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Research project

Industry Development Grant - Lena Schmidt

This research aims to understand the contribution of floral resources to colony and population health of honeybees and native bees, …
  • Funded by

    AgriFutures Australia

  • Project date

    11 Jun 2020 -
    30 Jun 2021

  • Research organisation

    Western Sydney University (WSU)

Honey bees
Animal technology
Research project

Improving the health of hives used in pollination

The project will investigate the effects of three commonly used fungicide active ingredients during flowering of almond and canola on …
  • Funded by

    AgriFutures Australia

  • Project date

    24 Jul 2018 -
    16 Jul 2020

  • Research organisation

    The University of Adelaide (UA)

Honey bees
Animal technology
Research project

Probiotic development for bees: analyzing gut bacteria in healthy bees

This investment will establish the commercial feasibility of developing probiotic feeds for bees based on native bee gut bacteria. Bees …
  • Funded by

    AgriFutures Australia

  • Project date

    13 Jul 2018 -
    30 Jan 2021

  • Research organisation

    University of Canberra

Honey bees
Animal technology
Research project

Investigating factors that influence chalkbrood outbreaks in Australia

Nosema (N. apis and N. ceranae) and chalkbrood (Ascosphaera apis) are significant honeybee pathogens that reduce hive productivity and cause …
  • Funded by

    AgriFutures Australia

  • Project date

    6 Jul 2018 -
    30 Jan 2021

  • Research organisation

    Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO)

Multiple industries
Cereal grains Oilseeds Other rural industries Pasture, fodder & feed Pulse grains
Plant science
Research project

BA- Australian Grains Genebank 2017-2022

The Australian Grains Genebank (AGG) represents the national, consolidated deposit of all major grains germplasm collections. The AGG has a …
  • Funded by

    Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC)

  • Project date

    1 Jul 2017 -
    30 Jun 2022

  • Research organisation

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

Pasture, fodder & feed
Plant science
Research project

Ensuring Lucerne seed production in the absence of bees

Lucerne is an important pasture species that is dependent on bees for pollination. To overcome this potential vulnerability, this project …
  • Funded by

    AgriFutures Australia

  • Project date

    1 May 2017 -
    31 Oct 2021

  • Research organisation

    The University of Western Australia (UWA)

Honey bees
Plant science
Research project

US - Secure Pollination for more productive agriculture (RnD4Profit-15-02-035)

Quantification of pollinator impacts on crop yields that assists adoption of pollinator services by growers including the establishment of vegetation …
  • Funded by

    AgriFutures Australia

  • Project date

    31 Jan 2017 -
    3 Feb 2021

  • Research organisation

    The University of Sydney (USYD)

Honey bees
Plant science
Research project

ANU - Secure Pollination for more productive agriculture (RnD4Profit-15-02-035)

Quantification of pollinator impacts on crop yields that assists adoption of pollinator services by growers including the establishment of vegetation …
  • Funded by

    AgriFutures Australia

  • Project date

    31 Jan 2017 -
    3 Feb 2021

  • Research organisation

    Australian National University (ANU)

Animal technology
Research project

Progressing implementation of genetic selection in Australian Honeybees

Building on earlier proof-of-concept work this project aims to advance the genetic improvement of Australian honeybees for production and health …
  • Funded by

    AgriFutures Australia

  • Project date

    30 Jul 2016 -
    9 Oct 2019

  • Research organisation

    University of New England (UNE)

Honey bees
Animal technology
Research project

Improving Biosecurity Resources and Better Understanding Bee Health in Australia

Biosecurity planning provides a mechanism for the Australian honeybee industry, government and other relevant stakeholders to assess current biosecurity practices …
  • Funded by

    AgriFutures Australia

  • Project date

    15 Apr 2016 -
    30 Jul 2019

  • Research organisation

    Plant Health Australia (PHA)

Honey bees
Multiple technology areas
Animal technology Crop protection
Research project

Selection and Development of Australian Hygienic Honey Bee Lines,

This project investigated the relationship between honey bees and the most economically significant pathogen affecting the Australia honey bee industry, …
  • Funded by

    AgriFutures Australia

  • Project date

    30 Sep 2015 -
    14 Feb 2019

  • Research organisation

    Bee Scientifics

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