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719 results for water quality & efficiency

Multiple industries
Fruits Nuts
Input management
Research project

Development of Non-invasive methods and systems for the Assessment of Hive Health

The strength and health of bee colonies used for pollination need to be assured both on delivery to the grower, …
  • Funded by

    Hort Innovation

  • Project date

    18 Oct 2019 -
    15 Jul 2023

  • Research organisation

    Queensland University of Technology (QUT)

Sugar
Multiple technology areas
Crop protection Input management Plant science
Research project

Transformational crop protection - Innovative RNAi biopesticides for management of sugarcane root feeding pests

This project aims to deliver proof-of concept for delivering RNA biopesticides as an innovative non-GM, non-toxic, ecologically safe topical application for the control of canegrubs as serious pests of sugarcane. It will involve identification of the best target genes for RNAi based biopesticides for both cane grubs and soldier fly and testing the RNAi based biopesticides in feeding assays /glasshouse against canegrubs.
  • Funded by

    Sugar Research Australia (SRA)

  • Project date

    24 Jun 2021 -
    30 Jun 2024

  • Research organisation

    The University of Queensland

Cross industry
Research project

Development of the Australian Agricultural Sustainability Framework 2021-2022

The Australian Agricultural Sustainability Framework (AASF) is a unique piece of work which aims to provide a ‘translation layer’ between farm practices, markets and the community by drawing together information about Australian agricultural sustainability under a cohesive set of recognised principles and criteria.
  • Funded by

    National Farmers' Federation (NFF)

  • Project date

    1 Mar 2021 -
    1 Jun 2022

  • Research organisation

    Australian Farm Institute (AFI)

Research project

Decision support models for Australian dried tree fruit

The project provides a decision support tool that enables testing various scenarios and simulations, giving apricot growers a tool to explore the impact of variable changes to annual margins and longer-term return on investment
  • Funded by

    Hort Innovation

  • Project date

    10 Jan 2024 -
    15 Nov 2024

  • Research organisation

    Chaffey & Associates Pty Ltd

Multiple industries
Dairy Pasture, fodder & feed
Plant science
Research project

Dairy Up project 1a: Unlocking the potential of kikuyu based pastures

Kikuyu grass is a high yielding C4 species capable of producing well over 20 t of dry matter/ha. per annum. …
  • Funded by

    Dairy Australia

  • Project date

    1 Apr 2021 -
    30 Jun 2025

  • Research organisations

    Dairy Australia, New South Wales Department of Primary Industries (NSW DPI), The University of Sydney (USYD)

Wild catch fisheries
Research project

Sharing and preserving knowledge through story

This project will result in a high quality, documentary style production that can be used to protect, share and promote …
  • Funded by

    Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC)

  • Project date

    31 Jan 2019 -
    5 Dec 2019

Aquaculture
Consumer health
Research project

Verification program for the use of 'Rapid Test Kits' to safeguard and grow the WA Shellfish Industry

The production and sale of shellfish for human consumption in Western Australia (WA) is regulated through implementation of the Western …
  • Funded by

    Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC)

  • Project date

    2 Sep 2018 -
    30 Jan 2019

  • Research organisation

    Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) [WA]

Multiple industries
Beef cattle Sheep & lamb
Multiple technology areas
Automation Food processing technology Machinery & hardware Robotics
Research project

Robotic Removal of Button Bone and Flat Bone after Striploin Chine Bone Removal – Stage 1 Practical Feasibility

This first stage feasibility is to examine the following: - Method of locating and fixation of a striploin primal for …
  • Funded by

    Australian Meat Processor Corporation (AMPC)

  • Project date

    12 Jul 2019 -
    2 Dec 2019

Multiple industries
Aquaculture Wild catch fisheries
Aquaculture technology
Research project

Development of resources and equipment to enable best practice in the humane dispatch of sharks caught by commercial fishers in the NT

The development of resources and equipment for the humane dispatch of sharks caught by commercial fishers in the Northern Territory (…
  • Funded by

    Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC)

  • Project date

    31 Dec 2022 -
    29 Dec 2023

  • Research organisation

    DigsFish Services Pty Ltd

Multiple industries
Aquaculture Wild catch fisheries
Aquaculture technology
Research project

Trials of oceanographic data collection on commercial fishing vessels in SE Australia

The project on trials of oceanographic data collection on commercial fishing vessels in Southeast Australia offers several benefits for fisheries …
  • Funded by

    Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC)

  • Project date

    31 Jul 2022 -
    14 Jun 2024

  • Research organisation

    Fishwell Consulting Pty Ltd

Other rural industries
Multiple technology areas
Alternative protein Crop protection Harvest technology Input management Machinery & hardware Plant science Processing & packaging
Research project

Best practice manual for growing, harvesting and storing Industrial Hemp (Cannabis sativa) in Australia

The Australian Hemp Council (AHC) is a formal association of Australia's IH growers and crop consultants including personnel from state …
  • Funded by

    AgriFutures Australia

  • Project date

    28 Jun 2022 -
    17 Mar 2023

  • Research organisation

    Australian Hemp Council

Wine
Automation
Research project

Semi-automated undervine slasher development

Under vine management directly impacts on yield, quality and profitability of any vineyards. Regular slashing program plays a significant role …
  • Funded by

    Wine Australia

  • Project date

    1 Dec 2019 -
    30 Sep 2020

Poultry
Automation
Research project

Co-designed Scoping study to unlock the power of digital

Digital innovation lies at the heart of value adding to chicken meat. It is key to optimising individual stages of …
  • Funded by

    AgriFutures Australia

  • Project date

    1 May 2019 -
    14 Jun 2020

  • Research organisation

    Food Agility Cooperative Research Centre (Food Agility CRC)

Cotton
Crop protection
Research project

Conventional insecticide resistance in Helicoverpa - monitoring, management and novel mitigation strategies in Bollgard III

The Helicoverpa insecticide resistance project continues a long-term, pre-emptive monitoring program. Resistance data produced feeds directly into a process driven …
  • Funded by

    Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC)

  • Project date

    1 Jul 2014 -
    30 Jun 2019

  • Research organisations

    Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC), Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC), New South Wales Department of Primary Industries (NSW DPI)

Forestry
Plant science
Research project

Incorporating genetics into forest valuation models – IRRPLAN

The project aims to recognise the contribution of improved genetics in plantations at the time of establishment by estimating expected …
  • Funded by

    Forest and Wood Products Australia (FWPA)

  • Project date

    19 Mar 2019 -
    31 Jul 2021

Multiple industries
Forestry Fruits Nuts Other rural industries Vegetables
Plant science
Research project

Which plant where when and why database

This project investigates the suitability of various plants species in the urban environment under current and future climate scenarios. The …
  • Funded by

    Hort Innovation

  • Project date

    1 Apr 2016 -
    30 Aug 2021

  • Research organisation

    Macquarie University

Pork
Animal technology
Research project

More piglets born alive with dextrose

Seasonal infertility can manifest itself in various forms but reports typically concentrate on reductions in farrowing rate and litter size. …
  • Funded by

    Australian Pork (APL)

  • Project date

    12 Feb 2018 -
    27 Jun 2019

Wine
Multiple technology areas
Crop protection Plant science
Research project

Scion genetics & improvement: development of new disease-resistance varieties

The aim of this project is to breed second generation mildew-resistant scions combining powdery mildew and downy mildew resistance genes …
  • Funded by

    Wine Australia

  • Project date

    1 Jul 2017 -
    8 Aug 2022

  • Research organisation

    Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Agriculture and Food

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