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Cotton
Plant science
Research project

More profit from nitrogen - enhancing nutrient use efficiency in cotton

This project will undertake research on both nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P) and aims to increase understanding of the relationship …
  • Funded by

    Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC)

  • Project date

    1 Jul 2016 -
    30 Jun 2021

  • Research organisations

    Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC), New South Wales Department of Primary Industries (NSW DPI), The University of Melbourne, The University of Queensland (UQ), University of New England (UNE)

Wild catch fisheries
Fisheries technology
Research project

Stable isotopes: a rapid method to determine lobster diet and trace lobster origin?

Southern rock lobster is only found in the waters of Southern Australia and New Zealand. Chemical tracers such as stable …
  • Funded by

    Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC)

  • Project date

    30 Jun 2021 -
    29 Jun 2022

  • Research organisation

    University of Tasmania (UTAS)

Multiple industries
Cereal grains Pulse grains
Plant science
Research project

UMU00044 - Identifying low pH tolerance and effective rhizobia for wild Cicer to improve adaptation to acid sandy soils

Soil acidity restricts plant growth mainly due to the toxicity effects of Aluminium (Al) and Manganese (Mn). Deficiencies of Molybdenum (…
  • Funded by

    Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC)

  • Project date

    30 Jun 2014 -
    31 Jan 2022

  • Research organisation

    Murdoch University

Wool
Research project

Filling gaps - wool's dynamic benefits

Currently, outdoor clothing designers use steady-state laboratory equipment to develop sportswear for stop-go sports even though they're used in anything …
  • Funded by

    Australian Wool Innovation (AWI)

  • Project date

    1 Feb 2024 -
    30 Jun 2025

  • Research organisation

    North Carolina State University

Input management
Research project

Soil Wealth and Integrated Crop Protection - phase 3

The Soil Wealth and Integrated Crop Protection program assists melon and vegetable growers to improve the management of their soil and crop health, to drive their productivity, profitability and sustainability on-farm
  • Funded by

    Hort Innovation

  • Project date

    1 Apr 2023 -
    1 Mar 2028

  • Research organisation

    Applied Horticultural Research (AHR)

Cross industry
Research project

Managing farm-related land use conflict in NSW

This project evaluated the impact of land use conflict on NSW primary producers by investigating relevant policies, frameworks and regulations with the aim of enabling compliant farmers to operate modern, competitive and sustainable farm businesses while maintaining harmonious and vibrant regional communities.
  • Funded by

    New South Wales Department of Primary Industries (NSW DPI)

  • Project date

    1 Aug 2019 -
    30 Jun 2020

  • Research organisation

    Australian Farm Institute (AFI)

Research project

Agri-Climate Outlooks

Agri-Climate Outlooks is a four-year program focused on improving and enhancing seasonal outlook services provided to Australian farmers, fishers, and foresters to support better decision-making and greater resilience. The program will develop decision-specific digital forecast tools and products tailored to specific commodities. It also supports improvements to Australia's dedicated weather forecast modelling system.
  • Funded by

    Agricultural Innovation Australia (AIA)

  • Project date

    30 Jun 2022 -
    31 Dec 2026

Other rural industries
Research project

Increasing producer use of the TAFCO online automatic weather stations

Our project opens the door for producers to uptake new technology and increase knowledge, in turn producers will be able …
  • Funded by

    AgriFutures Australia

  • Project date

    14 May 2022 -
    14 May 2023

  • Research organisation

    Tobacco & Associated Farmers Co-operative Limited

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)

Multiple technology areas
Automation Crop protection Data and AI Imagery Input management
Research project

Quick and Easy Precision Ag tools to increase rice yield and WUE

This project will deliver quick and easy Precision Agriculture tools to the whole rice industry, to increase yield and improve …
  • Funded by

    AgriFutures Australia

  • Project date

    15 Nov 2021 -
    15 May 2024

  • Research organisation

    DataFarming

Other rural industries
Multiple technology areas
Harvest technology Plant science Processing & packaging
Research project

Australian Coffee Growers' Manual

This project will develop a Manual of current best practices for growing, harvesting and processing coffee grown in Australia. The …
  • Funded by

    AgriFutures Australia

  • Project date

    29 Nov 2023 -
    8 Jun 2024

  • Research organisation

    Peasley Horticultural Services Pty Ltd

Research project

NCCP: Review of Carp control via commercial exploitation

The National Carp Control Plan (NCCP) is presently considering strategies that will effect widespread control of a dominant invasive freshwater …
  • Funded by

    Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC)

  • Project date

    31 Aug 2017 -
    30 Mar 2018

  • Research organisation

    La Trobe University

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