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Poultry
Input management
Research project

Potential energy savings using direct-drive variable speed fans

The project will focus on new ventilation fan technology, namely direct drive, variable speed, which is currently available in Australia …
  • Funded by

    AgriFutures Australia

  • Project date

    31 May 2017 -
    31 Jul 2018

  • Research organisation

    Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (QDAF)

Nuts
Crop protection
Research project

IPM Program for the Macadamia Industry – DAF

This project is part of a research program responsible for developing, demonstrating and facilitating the adoption of integrated pest management (…
  • Funded by

    Hort Innovation

  • Project date

    1 Apr 2017 -
    1 Sep 2021

  • Research organisation

    Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (QDAF)

Fruits
Crop protection
Research project

Improved Plant protection for the Banana Industry

Carrying on from the previous iteration of the Banana Plant Protection Program, Improved plant protection for the banana industry (BA16001) …
  • Funded by

    Hort Innovation

  • Project date

    1 Mar 2017 -
    12 Dec 2021

  • Research organisation

    Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (QDAF)

Multiple industries
Fruits Nuts Vegetables
Multiple technology areas
Input management Processing & packaging
Research project

Serviced supply chains: Monitoring and modelling to improve the quality of Australian fresh produce into Asian markets

To build Australia’s reputation for providing a high value, premium product every stage of the chain needs to work …
  • Funded by

    Hort Innovation

  • Project date

    1 Oct 2016 -
    30 Sep 2021

  • Research organisation

    Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (QDAF)

Poultry
Multiple technology areas
Animal technology Crop protection
Research project

Development of a Myco-pesticide for control of lesser mealworm in broiler houses

Lesser mealworm is a significant pest of broiler houses that displays significant resistance to a number of current chemical controls. …
  • Funded by

    AgriFutures Australia

  • Project date

    30 Sep 2016 -
    31 Aug 2018

  • Research organisation

    Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (QDAF)

Crop protection
Research project

QDAF - Weed Biocontrol (RnD4Profit-15-02-005)

This project aims to improve the longterm profitability of primary producers by developing novel biocontrol solutions that reduce the recurrent …
  • Funded by

    AgriFutures Australia

  • Project date

    31 Aug 2016 -
    15 Jun 2020

  • Research organisation

    Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (QDAF)

Poultry
Research project

A detect-alert-deter system for enhanced AI biosecurity and risk assessment

To improve meat chicken farm biosecurity, awareness and a better understanding is required of the Avian Influenza (AI) transmission pathways …
  • Funded by

    AgriFutures Australia

  • Project date

    30 Jun 2016 -
    15 May 2019

  • Research organisation

    Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (QDAF)

Poultry
Input management
Research project

Effects of an in-shed sprinkler cooling system multiple parameters

This project set out to demonstrate the application of a water sprinkler cooling system into tunnel ventilated meat chicken sheds. …
  • Funded by

    AgriFutures Australia

  • Project date

    1 May 2016 -
    20 Aug 2018

  • Research organisation

    Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (QDAF)

Wool
Research project

Australian Pastures Genebank - Phase 3

The Australian Pastures Genebank (APG) Phase 1 was established in 2013 and operates under the framework of the International Treaty on Plant …
  • Funded by

    Australian Wool Innovation (AWI)

  • Project date

    1 Jul 2023 -
    30 Jun 2028

  • Research organisation

    South Australian Research and Development Institute (SARDI)

Multiple industries
Aquaculture Wild catch fisheries
Fisheries technology
Research project

Development of an Indigenous Engagement Strategy for fishing interests with a focus on Commonwealth fisheries

This project seeks to develop a strategy for effective engagement between Indigenous fishing interests and management agencies responsible for Commonwealth fisheries, to meet new requirements under the Commonwealth fisheries resource sharing framework. The strategy will also be relevant in other state and territory jurisdictions.
  • Funded by

    Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC)

  • Project date

    30 Sep 2021 -
    29 Jun 2023

  • Research organisation

    University of Technology Sydney (UTS)

Cross industry
Research project

Pre-Farm Gate Waste Program - Data Collection

Australian primary industries (agriculture, fisheries and forestry) produce a signification amount of bi-product and waste. This project will develop a …
  • Funded by

    AgriFutures Australia

  • Project date

    23 Jun 2021 -
    9 Oct 2022

Cotton
Multiple technology areas
Automation Input management
Research project

Smarter Irrigation 2: New tech integrated smart sensing & automation for cotton

This project aims to increase the adoption of automated irrigation technologies into the Australian cotton industry. Water price and labour …
  • Funded by

    Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC)

  • Project date

    1 Jul 2019 -
    30 May 2022

  • Research organisations

    Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC), Deakin University, Goanna Ag, Irrigation Research and Extension Committee (IREC)

Multiple industries
Cereal grains Cotton Dairy Oilseeds
Input management
Research project

Smarter Irrigation 2: Key Learning Sites Southern (making the most of water)

This project aims to increase water productivity and profitability by expanding growers’ knowledge of irrigation technology and best practice management. …
  • Funded by

    Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC)

  • Project date

    1 Jul 2019 -
    30 May 2022

Multiple industries
Cereal grains Oilseeds Pasture, fodder & feed Pulse grains
Plant science
Research project

GRDC Grower Solutions Extension for the northern region (Central Queensland)

GRDC Grower Solutions Projects are the link between regional research and localised development resulting in fast-tracked locally relevant outcomes to …
  • Funded by

    Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC)

  • Project date

    1 Jul 2015 -
    31 Dec 2020

  • Research organisation

    Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (QDAF)

Pasture, fodder & feed
Crop protection
Research project

Potential exotic virus threats to Lucerne seed production in Australia

Plant viruses cause significant economic losses in agriculture and may pose biosecurity risks to lucerne production and seed exports. A …
  • Funded by

    AgriFutures Australia

  • Project date

    1 Jun 2015 -
    30 Apr 2019

  • Research organisation

    The University of Queensland (UQ)

Pork
Multiple technology areas
Animal technology Data and AI
Research project

Piggery Odour Emission Rate Validation Study

Piggeries have the potential to cause odour impacts and as such, odour is an important consideration at all stages of …
  • Funded by

    Australian Pork (APL)

  • Project date

    13 Apr 2018 -
    4 Sep 2020

  • Research organisation

    Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (QDAF)

Pork
Indoor agriculture
Research project

Pathogens and piggery effluent - an updated review

Almost 20 years ago, the food and water borne pathogens and their potential environmental pathways within a piggery were identified to …
  • Funded by

    Australian Pork (APL)

  • Project date

    1 Mar 2018 -
    29 May 2019

  • Research organisation

    Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (QDAF)

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