Other rural industries Animal technology Research project PhD Understanding, reducing the effects of heat stress on TB stallion fertility Systemic heat stress is detrimental to sperm production and male fertility but this phenomenon has not been adequately examined in … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 29 May 2018 - 1 Jul 2020 Research organisation The University of Newcastle
Multiple industries Cereal grains Oilseeds Pasture, fodder & feed Pulse grains Plant science Research project DAN00206 - Innovative approaches to managing subsoil acidity in the southern grain region Subsoil acidity is a major constraint to crop productivity in the high rainfall zone (500-800 mm) of south-eastern Australia. Soil … Funded by Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) Project date 1 Jan 2015 - 30 Jun 2021 Research organisation Department of Regional New South Wales (DRNSW)
Pasture, fodder & feed Plant science Research project Delivering a step change in agronomic management of export oaten hay in SA and Vic Oaten hay is a major export fodder produced in Australia. Hay management practices to increase yield and quality traits of … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 3 Dec 2023 - 20 Apr 2027 Research organisation The University of Adelaide (UA)
Pulse grains Crop protection Research project Program 2 - Towards effective genetic and sustainable management of Ascochyta blight of Chickpea Chickpea is an internationally important pulse crop the profitability of which is consistently negatively affected by Ascochyta blight (Didymella rabiei) … Funded by Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) Project date 1 Jul 2020 - 30 Jun 2024
Pulse grains Crop protection Research project Program 1: Towards effective genetic and sustainable management of Ascochyta blight of chickpea - Ascochyta blight pathogen biology, population dynamics and epidemiology. Ascochyta Blight (AB, Phoma rabiei) is a major fungal disease capable of causing significant loss and management costs to chickpea … Funded by Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) Project date 1 Jul 2020 - 30 Jun 2024 Research organisation Griffith University
Multiple industries Aquaculture Other rural industries Multiple technology areas Alternative protein Novel ingredients Research project Innovating communications for accelerated growth in emerging industries CQUniversity will develop and implement customised communications strategies for each of the six emerging industries identified by AgriFutures. These … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 26 May 2022 - 24 Jul 2025 Research organisation Central Queensland University Australia (CQU)
Nuts Plant science Research project Genetic diversity and population structure of wild and domesticated macadamia This investment is uncovering information on the genetic history of macadamias that will ultimately assist in the development of new … Funded by Hort Innovation Project date 5 Sep 2019 - 30 Nov 2021 Research organisation Southern Cross University (SCU)
Multiple industries Cereal grains Oilseeds Pasture, fodder & feed Pulse grains Plant science Research project Boosting profit and reducing risk on mixed farms in low and medium rainfall areas with newly discovered legume pastures enabled by innovative management methods – western region (Dryland pasture legume systems). Growers have shifted their focus from livestock to crops over the last 30 years, however continuously cropped paddocks are not sustainable … Funded by Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) Project date 22 May 2018 - 30 Jun 2022 Research organisation Murdoch University
Aquaculture Aquaculture technology Research project Real time monitoring of water quality and mechanisation of pond management to boost productivity and increase profit Aquaculture is conducted largely on experience often driven by “gut-feel” in response to biological demands and environmental constraints of production … Funded by Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) Project date 28 Jan 2018 - 30 Jun 2018 Research organisation James Cook University (JCU)
Cereal grains Crop protection Research project Australian Cereal Rust Control Program (ACRCP) - CSIRO: Delivering genetic tools and knowledge required to breed wheat and barley with resistance to leaf rust, stripe rust and stem rust Rust diseases are a significant threat to wheat production in Australia. Disease control relies heavily on breeding for disease resistance. … Funded by Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) Project date 1 Jan 2018 - 31 Dec 2022 Research organisation Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO)
Multiple industries Cereal grains Oilseeds Crop protection Research project Development of gene deployment strategies: using evolutionary principles to optimise the development of genetic resistance in crops Disease control in agriculture is very often ephemeral with resistance based on genetic approaches often showing little durability. A major … Funded by Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) Project date 1 Jul 2015 - 30 Dec 2020 Research organisation Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO)
Wild catch fisheries Research project Options to effectively monitor and regulate recreational catch in the Tasmanian rock lobster fishery Southern Rock Lobster support a major commercial fishery in Tasmania, with recent catches on the order of 1000 tonnes per year … Funded by Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) Project date 30 Nov 2020 - 29 Nov 2021 Research organisation University of Tasmania (UTAS)
Pulse grains Crop protection Research project Program 5: IDM package for Ascochyta Blight in chickpeas Ascochyta blight (AB, Phoma rabiei) is a devastating fungal disease of chickpea in Australia and worldwide. Current control recommendations often … Funded by Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) Project date 1 Jul 2020 - 30 Jun 2024 Research organisation Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO)
Cereal grains Crop protection Research project Improved genetic solutions for management of yellow spot in wheat This project is the second phase of a significant research effort to provide improved genetic solutions for yellow spot (YS) … Funded by Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) Project date 1 Jun 2015 - 31 Dec 2020 Research organisation Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) [WA]
Multiple industries Cereal grains Pulse grains Multiple technology areas Alternative protein Crop protection Plant science Research project National Field Pea Breeding Program The National Field Pea Breeding program is focussed on developing improved, high yielding varieties faster. The program deploys breeding technologies … Funded by Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) Project date 31 May 2021 - 30 Jun 2026 Research organisation Department of Jobs Precincts and Regions (DJPR) [Vic]
Research project SA Drought Resilience Adoption and Innovation Hub- Innovation Grant South Australia’s primary industries and agribusiness are a significant contributor to the State’s economy with revenue (… Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 31 May 2023 - 29 Jun 2025 Research organisation The University of Adelaide (UA)