Animal technology Research project Sesamoid bone adaptation and repair in Thoroughbred race horses in training Limb injuries are a major cause of poor performance, suffering and death of racehorses and jockey injury. Sesamoid bone injuries … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 1 Dec 2020 - 29 Jun 2024 Research organisation The University of Melbourne
Multiple industries Aquaculture Wild catch fisheries Fisheries technology Research project Development of a sustainable scallop (Ylistrum balloti) fisheries enhancement program for Western Australia: Preliminary Feasibility Study The integration of aquaculture and wild fisheries is becoming increasingly recognised as a tool for enhancing fishery productivity (Taylor et … Funded by Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) Project date 31 Oct 2020 - 30 Apr 2023
Wild catch fisheries Research project Risk analysis to identify and minimise biosecurity risks arising from recycling bivalve mollusc shell waste during shellfish reef restoration projects in Australia Attempts to restore lost shellfish reefs in Australian estuaries using recycled bivalve shells as reef cultch to attract wild oyster … Funded by Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) Project date 23 Jan 2020 - 19 Nov 2020
Wild catch fisheries Harvest technology Research project Integrating recreational fishing information into harvest strategies for multi-sector fisheries Recreational fishing (RF) is an important and often neglected component of fisheries in Australia. Recreational fishers in New South Wales(… Funded by Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) Project date 31 Oct 2019 - 31 Oct 2023 Research organisation New South Wales Department of Primary Industries (NSW DPI)
Oilseeds Crop protection Research project Program 2 - Towards Effective Control of Blackleg of Canola: Coordinating international blackleg research and development The use of resistance genes is one of the major strategies for minimising the impact of blackleg disease of canola. … Funded by Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) Project date 1 May 2019 - 30 Jun 2023 Research organisation The University of Melbourne
Other rural industries Animal technology Research project Computational modelling of limb loads from galloping horses on different tracks Musculoskeletal injuries in racehorses are commonly caused by repeated high magnitude loading generated during galloping that results in deterioration of … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 20 Aug 2018 - 29 May 2020 Research organisation The University of Melbourne
Sugar Input management Research project SIX EASY STEPS - continuing perspectives in time and space The objective of this project is to update and further refine the SIX EASY STEPS program, which is currently accepted as a best practice for nutrient management in the Australian sugar industry. Funded by Sugar Research Australia (SRA) Project date 1 Jan 2018 - 1 Feb 2022 Research organisation University of Southern Queensland
Pulse grains Plant science Research project DAN00212 - Pulse Breeding Australia (Chickpea) Pulse Breeding Australia's (PBA) Chickpea national breeding program has made significant strides in improving chickpea since its inception in 2006. However, … Funded by Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) Project date 1 Jul 2016 - 30 Jun 2020 Research organisation Department of Regional New South Wales (DRNSW)
Eggs Research project Clouds and Pasturella multocida This project was conducted to improve the ability of the industry both to prevent and control fowl cholera, an important … Funded by Australian Eggs Project date 1 Jan 2016 Research organisation The University of Queensland (UQ)
Research project Identification of Exotic and Emergency Animal Disease risks and minimisation strategies to Australian thoroughbred breeding industry This project will collect information critical for thoroughbred breeders to manage risks to their animals and enterprise from exotic diseases … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 3 Mar 2023 - 30 May 2023 Research organisation R M Hedlefs BVSc
Pasture, fodder & feed Crop protection Research project Testing and understanding herbicide resistance in weeds of importance in pasture seed production Herbicide resistant weeds can be a major constraint to management of pasture seed production. There are increasing concerns with herbicide … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 2 Feb 2023 - 21 Dec 2023 Research organisation The University of Adelaide (UA)
Other rural industries Imagery Research project Australian Industrial Hemp (Cannabis sativa) agronomic scoping studies The Australian industrial hemp industry, which currently is focused predominantly on the use of fibre and seed, is … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 20 Jun 2022 - 10 Mar 2023 Research organisation Growfield Agricultural Consultancy
Cross industry Machinery & hardware Research project Annan, Endeavour and Normanby Catchment's Community, Producer Technology Uptake-Building Drought Resilience This project will provide all land managers and producers the ongoing support for the cutting edge innovation needed to manage … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 12 Dec 2021 - 18 Jan 2023 Research organisation Cape York Weeds and Feral Animals Incorporated
Wild catch fisheries Research project Quantifying the exposure, protection and recovery of seafloor habitats in Spencer Gulf to prawn trawling The Spencer Gulf Prawn Fishery (SGPF), a bottom trawl fishery, is the third most valuable prawn fishery in Australia (EconSearch 2018). … Funded by Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) Project date 10 Jan 2021 - 15 Dec 2022 Research organisation The University of Adelaide (UA)
Multiple industries Cereal grains Pulse grains Multiple technology areas Crop protection Plant science Research project Program 3: Towards effective genetic and sustainable management of Ascochyta blight of Chickpea - Identification and characterisation of novel sources of AB resistance in elite cultivars and wild relatives of chickpea The aim of this research is to stabilise yield and increase grower profitability through the reduction of loss associated with … Funded by Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) Project date 1 Jul 2020 - 30 Jun 2024 Research organisation The University of Adelaide (UA)
Pulse grains Plant science Research project Program 3: Towards effective genetic and sustainable management of Ascochyta blight of Chickpea - Identification and characterisation of novel sources of AB resistance in elite cultivars and wild relatives of chickpea The aim of this research is to stabilise yield and increase grower profitability through the reduction of loss associated with … Funded by Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) Project date 1 Jul 2020 - 30 Jun 2024 Research organisation The University of Adelaide (UA)
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 Cereal grains Oilseeds Pasture, fodder & feed Pulse grains Research project Virtual fencing for better crop integrated weed management Livestock can be a key Integrated Weed Management (IWM) tool in cropping systems through grazing in the summer fallow, the … Funded by Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) Project date 24 Jun 2019 - 30 Jun 2022 Research organisation Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO)
Fruits Crop protection Research project Integrated Pest Management of Redberry Mite, Acalitus essigi, on Blackberries This project identified and assessed the impact of integrated pest management (IPM) strategies on the sustainable control of redberry mite … Funded by Hort Innovation Project date 13 Dec 2017 - 30 Oct 2020 Research organisation University of Tasmania (UTAS)
Cross industry Research project US00087 - A platform to interpret soil attributes to support profitable farming systems Profitable farming systems depend on high quality data, including soil data, to manage annual agronomic decisions affecting crop performance. Good … Funded by Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) Project date 30 Jun 2017 - 30 Jun 2020 Research organisation The University of Sydney (USYD)