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Wild catch fisheries
Research project

Develop a strong current warning system and inform knowledge of the nearshore current regime influencing the Western Rock Lobster fishery

This project aims to develop a predictive warning system for ocean conditions that can be used by the Western Rock …
  • Funded by

    Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC)

  • Project date

    31 Dec 2017 -
    29 Dec 2021

  • Research organisation

    The University of Western Australia (UWA)

Wild catch fisheries
Research project

Development of a Stock Status Report Card for Rays and Sharks

With growing concerns for the status of shark and ray populations world-wide and increasing pressure to ensure Australia’s 320 species …
  • Funded by

    Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC)

  • Project date

    31 Jul 2021 -
    30 Apr 2023

  • Research organisation

    University of Tasmania (UTAS)

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)

Sugar
Input management
Research project

Mackay Whitsunday Cane to Creek

This project is focussed on engaging with growers in Central region, with an emphasis on priority sub-catchments in the Pioneer and Plane Creek Basins, to improve understanding of the science behind water quality targets and to implement change on their farms.
  • Funded by

    Sugar Research Australia (SRA)

  • Project date

    17 Jul 2020 -
    31 Oct 2023

  • Research organisation

    Sugar Research Australia

Cotton
Plant science
Research project

Increased yield through improved management of soil constraints in cotton farming systems

Each year, soil compaction costs the Australian cotton industry $30 million. It increases waterlogging, and restricts crop growth, nutrition, yield and …
  • Funded by

    Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC)

  • Project date

    1 Jun 2019 -
    30 Jun 2022

  • Research organisations

    Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC), University of Southern Queensland (USQ)

Cotton
Plant science
Research project

CottonInfo Irrigation Field Days

The principal outcome of the CottonInfo program is to provide an efficient and effective pathway for the delivery of the …
  • Funded by

    Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC)

  • Project date

    12 Dec 2018 -
    30 Mar 2020

  • Research organisations

    Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC), Cotton Seed Distributors (CSD), New South Wales Department of Primary Industries (NSW DPI), Southern Valley Cotton Growers Association

Wild catch fisheries
Research project

NCCP: defining best practice for viral susceptibility testing of non-target species to Cyprinid herpesvirus 3 -a discussion paper based on systematic quantitative literature reviews

The National Carp Control Plan (NCCP) aims to reduce common carp numbers in Australian waters. A key aspect of this …
  • Funded by

    Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC)

  • Project date

    3 Dec 2017 -
    29 Nov 2018

  • Research organisation

    The University of Adelaide (UA)

Wild catch fisheries
Fisheries technology
Research project

Evaluating of the role of direct fish-to-fish contact on horizontal transmission of Koi herpesvirus

Common carp (Cyprinus carpio) is a widely cultured fish produced for food globally. It was introduced into Australia for aquaculture …
  • Funded by

    Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC)

  • Project date

    14 Apr 2021 -
    14 Jan 2022

  • Research organisation

    New South Wales Department of Primary Industries (NSW DPI)

Multiple industries
Cereal grains Oilseeds Pulse grains
Plant science
Research project

Post-Doctoral Fellowship: Understanding causes of physical constraints in sandy soils and implications for targeted deep tillage

Physical constraints to crop water-use are prevalent in sandy soils of the southern region, but the nature of the physical …
  • Funded by

    Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC)

  • Project date

    15 Jun 2019 -
    30 Jun 2021

  • Research organisation

    Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO)

Cotton
Research project

Baselining Lower Namoi Groundwater and Evaluating Pilliga CSG Developments

Sustainable access to groundwater is an ongoing concern for irrigators throughout the Lower Namoi. Previous groundwater investigations have established that …
  • Funded by

    Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC)

  • Project date

    1 Jul 2015 -
    31 Dec 2018

  • Research organisations

    Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC), University of New South Wales (UNSW)

Cereal grains
Plant science
Research project

Validation trials for dwarfing genes, vigour x management interactions, and preliminary assessment of rate of grain-filling

Grain yield is a genetically complex character making selection for combinations of favourable alleles for performance under water limitation difficult. …
  • Funded by

    Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC)

  • Project date

    30 Jun 2015 -
    31 Dec 2020

  • Research organisation

    Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO)

Cotton
Research project

Impacts and solutions: A scoping study on relative impacts of irrigation infrastructure on fish

This project is a scoping study designed to evaluate the impact of river water extraction for irrigation on fish numbers. …
  • Funded by

    Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC)

  • Project date

    1 Jul 2020 -
    30 Jun 2022

  • Research organisations

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

Aquaculture
Research project

Research to provide data to support application for a minor use permits for chemicals including trichlorfon, chlorine, copper sulfate, hydrogen peroxide, benzylkonium chloride for control of disease including White Spot Syndrome Virus (WSSV) in Australian prawn farms.

Currently there are no approved treatment options to assist control of ponds and water to provide biosecure operation of farms …
  • Funded by

    Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC)

  • Project date

    18 Dec 2018 -
    29 Aug 2019

Aquaculture
Research project

Storm Bay Biogeochemical Modelling & Information System: Supporting sustainable aquaculture expansion in Tasmania

For the Tasmanian Salmon Industry to expand into new coastal and offshore areas it must demonstrate responsible stewardship and sustainable …
  • Funded by

    Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC)

  • Project date

    31 Jul 2018 -
    29 Jul 2021

  • Research organisation

    Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere

Cereal grains
Plant science
Research project

Improved Adaption of Barley to Acid Soils

Soil acidity with high levels of toxic aluminium is the largest (in area) soil constraint limiting sustainable barley production in …
  • Funded by

    Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC)

  • Project date

    1 Jan 2015 -
    31 Dec 2020

  • Research organisation

    Murdoch University

Wild catch fisheries
Multiple technology areas
Data and AI Fisheries technology
Research project

Understanding the stock structure of Rock Flathead and the role of movement dynamics in influencing the performance of the Corner Inlet fishery

Rock flathead supports an important commercial fishery in Corner Inlet. However, the stock structure of rock flathead in Victorian waters, …
  • Funded by

    Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC)

  • Project date

    29 May 2020 -
    29 Sep 2022

  • Research organisation

    Deakin University

Wine
Input management
Research project

Physiology of root:shoot interactions

Rootstock effects on grapevine scion vigour and fruit composition are driven by a variety of root-to-shoot signals, which vary further …
  • Funded by

    Wine Australia

  • Project date

    1 Jul 2017 -
    30 Jun 2022

  • Research organisation

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

Sugar
Multiple technology areas
Input management Plant science
Research project

Australian sugar industry soil health benchmarking in the Central region of Qld - increasing profit and transforming soil health practices through cooperative industry research, extension and adoption

This project will directly address soil and nutrient management practices which have off-farm impacts on water quality of the Great Barrier Reef (GBR).
  • Funded by

    Sugar Research Australia (SRA)

  • Project date

    1 Jul 2019 -
    15 Dec 2021

  • Research organisation

    Farmacist

Cereal grains
Multiple technology areas
Automation Crop protection Harvest technology Imagery Input management Plant science
Research project

Rice Extension Program

The Rice Extension program is key to influencing and increasing the adoption of water saving technologies and other good management …
  • Funded by

    AgriFutures Australia

  • Project date

    31 Dec 2021 -
    30 Oct 2026

  • Research organisation

    SunRice

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