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Multiple industries
Sheep & lamb Wool
Input management
Research project

Improving Drought Resilience through Cluster Fencing

Cluster fences involves collaborative efforts by private landholders and governments to erect exclusion fences around a number of properties primarily …
  • Funded by

    Australian Wool Innovation (AWI)

  • Project date

    1 Jan 2018 -
    30 Jun 2023

Wool
Research project

A new method for conducting FECRTs

Internal parasites are ranked the highest costing disease in the Australian sheep industry. Losses in production will continue to rise …
  • Funded by

    Australian Wool Innovation (AWI)

  • Project date

    1 Dec 2017 -
    30 Jun 2020

Cotton
Crop protection
Research project

National biosecurity and disease extension and coordination and CQ regional extension

This investment supports delivery of extension and adoption priorities for cotton production in central Queensland (CQ) as part of the …
  • Funded by

    Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC)

  • Project date

    1 Jul 2017 -
    30 Jun 2021

  • Research organisations

    Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC), Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (QDAF)

Wool
Research project

Rabbits Research and Development

Rabbits are Australian agriculture’s most costly vertebrate pest animal. Research has led to biocontrol programs which have been extremely …
  • Funded by

    Australian Wool Innovation (AWI)

  • Project date

    22 Aug 2016 -
    30 Jun 2019

  • Research organisation

    Centre for Invasive Species Solutions

Pork
Input management
Research project

Optimising particle size distribution for grains and protein sources

Grain processing and particle size is one of the biggest factors affecting how efficient pigs are in utilising the grains …
  • Funded by

    Australian Pork (APL)

  • Project date

    1 Aug 2016 -
    1 Jan 2016

  • Research organisation

    The University of Queensland (UQ)

Research project

3D Printing – Rural Industry Opportunities

The project involves a multi-pronged approach to investigating and documenting the potential for 3D printing in agriculture, fisheries and forestry …
  • Funded by

    AgriFutures Australia

  • Project date

    31 Jul 2016 -
    30 Jun 2021

  • Research organisation

    University of Technology Sydney (UTS)

Pulse grains
Plant science
Research project

PulseBio 4: Biosecure pulse seeds

The Australian Grains Genebank imports pulse germplasm for use by breeders and researchers. The two main bottlenecks in accessing and …
  • Funded by

    Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC)

  • Project date

    1 Jul 2016 -
    30 Jun 2021

  • Research organisation

    Department of Jobs Precincts and Regions (DJPR) [Vic]

Other rural industries
Animal technology
Research project

Studies on gastrointestinal nematodes of alpacas

The health and productivity of alpacas can be compromised by gastrointestinal nematodes (GINs), resulting in substantial economic losses. Very limited …
  • Funded by

    AgriFutures Australia

  • Project date

    15 Dec 2014 -
    31 Aug 2018

  • Research organisation

    The University of Melbourne

Multiple industries
Dairy Pasture, fodder & feed
Input management
Research project

Feeding Pastures For Profit

Feeding Pastures for Profit (FPFP) helps to improve the profit of Australian dairy farm businesses by using more home-grown pasture …
  • Funded by

    Dairy Australia

  • Project date

    1 Jan 1998

  • Research organisation

    Dairy Australia

Multiple industries
Fruits Nuts
Crop protection
Research project

Strategic Agrichemical Review Process (SARP) 2023 updates

This project delivers the 2023 Strategic Agrichemical Review Process (SARP) for each of the following industries: almond, avocado, banana, berry, lychee, macadamia, melon, olive, onion, papaya, passionfruit, pineapple and Summerfruit
  • Funded by

    Hort Innovation

  • Project date

    6 Nov 2023 -
    30 Jun 2025

  • Research organisation

    AGK Services

Eggs
Research project

Sustainable feeds to optimise layers' productive life

This project investigates the impacts of several alternative protein ingredients including insect meals on laying performance, egg quality, and welfare …
  • Funded by

    Australian Eggs

  • Project date

    1 Oct 2023 -
    31 Mar 2027

  • Research organisation

    The University of Queensland (UQ)

Multiple industries
Game Other rural industries Poultry
Research project

Develop a Biosecurity Manual for the Ratite Program

To help the ratite (emu and ostrich) industry to reduce and manage biosecurity risks, there is a need for a …
  • Funded by

    AgriFutures Australia

  • Project date

    17 Feb 2023 -
    28 Jul 2023

  • Research organisation

    Animal Health Australia (AHA)

Multiple industries
Aquaculture Wild catch fisheries
Aquaculture technology
Research project

Artificial Reefs: Suitability of recycled materials for integration into purpose built artificial reefs for enhancing marine productivity, biodiversity and social outcomes

The project on recycled materials in artificial reefs aims to maximize marine benefits by exploring use of alternative materials. It …
  • Funded by

    Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC)

  • Project date

    14 Jun 2022 -
    14 Feb 2024

  • Research organisation

    Recfishwest

Other rural industries
Multiple technology areas
Data and AI IoT & smart-farming
Research project

Connecting Rice Research to the Internet of Things and beyond

This project will support producers on their Agtech journey by removing risks associated with identifying the correct IoT sensor networks …
  • Funded by

    AgriFutures Australia

  • Project date

    15 May 2022 -
    15 May 2023

  • Research organisation

    Rice Research Australia Pty Ltd

Multiple industries
Beef cattle Sheep & lamb
Research project

Review of producer information needs for seasonal climate forecasting

Interpretation of seasonal climate forecasting information (separate to 1-10 day forecasts) can significantly affect producer profitability and risk management. Therefore, …
  • Funded by

    Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)

  • Project date

    1 Mar 2021 -
    30 Nov 2021

Wine
Multiple technology areas
Crop protection Plant science Traceability
Research project

Best practice management of grapevine viruses in Australia

The key purpose of this project is to improve the management of grapevine viruses such as Leafroll and Shiraz Disease that cause reduced vine vigour, quality and yield. As well as a Best Management Practice Guide for virus management in established vineyards and new plantings in Australia, the project will identify knowledge gaps to be addressed by future research.
  • Funded by

    Wine Australia

  • Project date

    1 Feb 2021 -
    1 Mar 2022

  • Research organisation

    The New Zealand Institute for Plant and Food Research

Multiple industries
Cereal grains Oilseeds Pasture, fodder & feed Pulse grains
Crop protection
Research project

Future options for the control of RLEM in Australian grain crops

The red legged earth mite (RLEM) is one of the most destructive and economically important establishment pests of grain crops. …
  • Funded by

    Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC)

  • Project date

    1 Oct 2020 -
    30 Sep 2024

  • Research organisation

    CESAR Pty. Ltd

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