Pasture, fodder & feed Multiple technology areas Harvest technology Imagery Plant science Research project Dispelling value uncertainty for hay growers – application of high-throughput, low-cost phenomics to predict Oaten hay quality in-crop fields, while improving oat breeding selection efficiency. Oaten hay quality is determined by the variety grown, management of the crop and environmental conditions, and then estimated once … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 1 Apr 2024 - 14 Jan 2027 Research organisation The University of Adelaide (UA)
Research project Carbon pricing in global agricultural markets: Assessing impacts of carbon taxes on Australian agriculture To achieve greenhouse gas emissions reductions aligned with Nationally Determined Contributions, a range of carbon pricing schemes are being considered, … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 25 Feb 2024 - 30 Jul 2024 Research organisation Australian Farm Institute (AFI)
Research project Nature Repair Market Bill, Summary Paper Develop a research paper providing a comprehensive understanding of the new legislation framework creating a voluntary biodiversity market that will … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 19 Feb 2024 - 1 Apr 2024 Research organisation Ernst & Young
Other rural industries Multiple technology areas Alternative protein Animal technology Aquaculture technology Automation Consumer health Crop protection Data and AI E-commerce & market platforms Fisheries technology Food processing technology Harvest technology Imagery Indoor agriculture Research project Horizon Scanning for Australian rural industries Australia’s rural industries must be prepared to adapt to and thrive amidst a complex and increasingly uncertain future.&… Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 20 Dec 2023 - 16 May 2024 Research organisation Tenacious Insights Pty Ltd
Pasture, fodder & feed Plant science Research project Delivering a step change in agronomic management of export oaten hay in SA and Vic Oaten hay is a major export fodder produced in Australia. Hay management practices to increase yield and quality traits of … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 3 Dec 2023 - 20 Apr 2027 Research organisation The University of Adelaide (UA)
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
Other rural industries Crop protection Research project Chlorantraniliprole (Coragen) residue trials, analysis and permit for the ginger industry AgriFutures Australia on behalf of the Australian Ginger Industry Association (AGIA) is seeking the continued access to the selective agricultural … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 5 Nov 2023 - 14 Jun 2025 Research organisation Agaware Consulting Pty Ltd
Honey bees Research project Value of Pollination in the Australian Economy There have been a number of previous studies that have examined the value of honey bee pollination to the Australian … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 27 Jul 2023 - 16 May 2024 Research organisation Gillespie Economics
Pasture, fodder & feed Multiple technology areas Imagery Plant science Research project Benchmarking oat hay yield and quality in SA & Vic With the commercialisation of the National Oat Breeding program by Intergrain, an increased number of new varieties are expected to … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 29 Jun 2023 - 5 Nov 2023 Research organisation The University of Adelaide (PIRSA/SARDI)
Multiple industries Game Other rural industries Animal technology Research project Funding agreement - Improving health and welfare in the buffalo live export supply chain Co-funding Investment in research in ways to improve buffalo health and welfare, and establish best practice, within the supply … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 18 Jun 2023 - 12 Oct 2026 Research organisation CRC for Developing Northern Australia Ltd
Pasture, fodder & feed Research project National Hay Agronomy Stage 2 – Western Region – 2022 cropping season This project continues the investment in the National Hay Agronomy project (PRJ-011029) with a more targeted focus on WA. The … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 11 Jun 2023 - 26 Nov 2023 Research organisation Western Australian Agriculture Authority, a body corporate established under the Biosecurity and Agriculture Management Act 2007
Cross industry Multiple technology areas Alternative protein Food processing technology Input management Machinery & hardware Research project Regional manufacturing for Australian agriculture, fishing and forestry Australia has a diverse agricultural, fisheries and forestry sector, producing a range of crop and livestock products. Regulatory barriers, supply … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 10 Jun 2023 - 8 Oct 2023 Research organisation KPMG Australia
Other rural industries Alternative protein Research project Development of a RD&E Plan for the production of insects This project will support the growth of the Australian insect industry by developing an industry-endorsed RD&E plan, building … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 17 Apr 2023 - 26 Jul 2023 Research organisation Tenacious Insights Pty Ltd
Sheep & lamb Multiple technology areas Animal technology Aquaculture technology Research project Identification of novel anti-methanogenic pasture and freshwater and algae feed supplements Approximately 65% of Australian agricultural greenhouse gas emissions are attributed to methane emissions. As majority of Australian sheep and beef cattle … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 16 Apr 2023 - 9 Sep 2024 Research organisation The University of Adelaide (UA)
Multiple technology areas Animal technology Crop protection Imagery Input management IoT & smart-farming Machinery & hardware Plant science Renewable energy Research project Online Tool for Decision Making Pathways This project will provide farmer-friendly tools to assist farmers in adopting innovations that reduce their greenhouse gas emissions, improve soil … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 7 Apr 2023 - 31 Jul 2024 Research organisation Heytesbury District Landcare Network
Cereal grains Multiple technology areas Crop protection Plant science Research project ACRCP Phase 5: Optimising genetic control of wheat rusts through identification of gene editing targets for broad spectrum wheat rust control Plant diseases are a significant production constraint to all agricultural crops, including wheat where rust diseases remain a major threat. … Funded by Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) Project date 3 Apr 2023 - 31 May 2026 Research organisation Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO)
Fruits Research project Expansion of flies as berry crop pollinators This project will investigate the role of flies in berry crops as well as to determine the impact of different … Funded by Hort Innovation Project date 1 Apr 2023 - 17 Apr 2026 Research organisation University of New England (UNE)
Cross industry Multiple technology areas Input management IoT & smart-farming Plant science Research project Improving the Impact from Current and Future Genetic and Genomic Investments Emerging agriculture and aquaculture industries face barriers in accessing superior genetic material for improved productivity. These barriers can be commercial, … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 12 Mar 2023 - 12 May 2024 Research organisation The University of Queensland (UQ)
Fruits Crop protection Research project An Integrated Disease Management program for the Australian almond industry - Phase 2 The overall aim of the project is to investigate integrated disease management strategies that improve on-farm management of economically important … Funded by Hort Innovation Project date 28 Feb 2023 - 14 Dec 2027 Research organisation Department of Energy Environment and Climate Action (DEECA) [VIC]
Fruits Crop protection Research project An Integrated Pest Management program for the Australian almond industry - Phase 2 The overarching objective is to develop a toolkit of complementary pest management approaches, tools, and practices that form the backbone … Funded by Hort Innovation Project date 28 Feb 2023 - 14 Dec 2027 Research organisations State of Victoria as represented by the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Change (DEECA)