Pulse grains Crop protection Research project Program 5: IDM package for Ascochyta Blight in chickpeas Ascochyta blight (AB, Phoma rabiei) is a devastating fungal disease of chickpea in Australia and worldwide. Current control recommendations often … Funded by Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) Project date 1 Jul 2020 - 30 Jun 2024 Research organisation Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO)
Multiple industries Cereal grains Pulse grains Crop protection Research project Disease management strategies in broadacre grain crops for South Australia This project aims at improved management strategies for a number of broad-acre grain crop pathogens. Field trials for ascochyta blight … Funded by Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) Project date 1 Jul 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 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 Crop protection Research project Australian Herbicide Resistance Initiative - Phase 6 The evolution of herbicide resistance in agricultural weeds is a major concern to the productivity of Australian cropping systems. This … Funded by Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) Project date 1 Jul 2020 - 30 Jun 2025 Research organisation The University of Western Australia (UWA)
Dairy Research project Technical Policy Support This project invests in research that will assist the Australian dairy industry formulate policies that support the Australian dairy industry … Funded by Dairy Australia Project date 1 Jul 2020 - 30 Jun 2022
Multiple industries Sheep & lamb Wool Animal technology Research project Sheep Sustainability Framework The role of the SSF is to monitor, measure and report industry performance against agreed sustainability priorities, where sustainability is … Funded by Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) Project date 1 Jul 2020 - 30 Jun 2021 Research organisation Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)
Fruits Crop protection Research project Understanding the mode of action of phosphite in avocado for enhanced management of Phytophthora root rot This project is improving industry understanding of how the fungicide phosphite is metabolised by avocado trees infected with Phytophthora root … Funded by Hort Innovation Project date 30 Jun 2020 - 26 May 2022 Research organisation The University of Queensland (UQ)
Vegetables Crop protection Research project Investigating soil pH and nutrition as possible factors influencing Pink Rot in potatoes – a pilot study This project is investigating how soil pH and nutrition may play a part in reducing the impact of pink rot … Funded by Hort Innovation Project date 30 Jun 2020 - 31 Jul 2022 Research organisation University of Tasmania (UTAS)
Aquaculture Novel ingredients Research project Analysis and benchmarking Australian seaweed for use in health products Australian marine plants, comprising seaweed and algae, are incredibly diverse and contain bio actives with proven benefits for nutritional health. … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 29 Jun 2020 - 26 Feb 2021 Research organisation Sampano Pty Ltd
Other rural industries Multiple technology areas Plant science Traceability Research project Building a sustainable future for the Australian coffee growers' industry The potential for growth of the Australian coffee industry is significant (currently servicing less than 1% of demand), however industry growth … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 26 Jun 2020 - 28 Aug 2021 Research organisation Deakin University (a body politic and corporate established pursuant to the Deakin University Act 2009 (Vic))
Other rural industries Multiple technology areas Crop protection Plant science Research project De-risking, commercial validation & value maximisation of Plantago in the ORIA. This investment provides R&D to establish Plantago as a commercial crop option in the Ord River Irrigation Area (… Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 25 Jun 2020 - 29 Aug 2021 Research organisation RJ AGRICULTURAL SERVICES PTY LTD (T/A RAITECH)
Fruits Processing & packaging Research project Processing jackfruit into ready-to-eat products and ingredients The Australian jackfruit industry has been largely stagnate for the last decade. There are two key impediments to growth: (1) the … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 22 Jun 2020 - 26 Aug 2021 Research organisation Northern Territory Department of Industry, Tourism and Trade
Nuts Plant science Research project Hazelnut growth through the Implementation of the 2030 Strategic Blueprint The hazelnut industry is emerging in Australia with approximately 350 tonnes produced in Australia by local growers. In contrast, 4,000 tonnes of … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 14 Jun 2020 - 29 Oct 2021 Research organisation Hazelnut Growers of Australia Inc
Fruits Plant science Research project 2030 Strategic Development Framework for Jujubes in Australia This project will undertake preliminary research and pilots to inform a broader 3-5 year strategy for Australian Native Agriculture and … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 11 Jun 2020 - 29 Oct 2021 Research organisation South Australian Jujube Growers Association Inc
Honey bees Animal technology Research project Scoping a Communication Strategy for Raising Awareness of Honey Bees This project seeks to create a communications plan that assist industry in raising awareness of the importance of bees for; … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 2 Jun 2020 - 1 Sep 2020 Research organisation Australian Honey Bee Industry Council
Honey bees Novel ingredients Research project Optimising bioactive content of Australian stingless bee honey Trehalulose is a functional food ingredient with several patents in place particularly for blood glucose control. Trehalulose occurs naturally in … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 1 Jun 2020 - 30 May 2021 Research organisation The University of Queensland (UQ)
Wine Multiple technology areas Crop protection Traceability Research project Boosting Diagnostic Capacity for Plant Production Industries The broad aim of this cross-sectoral project is to improve our national plant diagnostic knowledge, processes and capacity for the … Funded by Wine Australia Project date 1 Jun 2020 - 1 Jun 2023
Other rural industries Research project Growing the Australian Native Ag+Food sector This project will undertake preliminary research and pilots to inform a broader 3-5 year strategy for Australian Native Agriculture and … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 31 May 2020 - 29 Aug 2021 Research organisation Food Futures Company
Other rural industries Input management Research project Assessing the performance of international coffee cultivars in Australia The Australian coffee grower industry generates a unique product from a small footprint. Established over the past 30 years it … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 30 May 2020 - 30 May 2025 Research organisation Southern Cross University (SCU)
Vegetables Crop protection Research project Development of a Biosecurity Plan for Australian mushrooms This investment is responsible for developing the mushroom industry’s biosecurity plan. The plan is a top-level document that identifies … Funded by Hort Innovation Project date 27 May 2020 - 20 Apr 2025 Research organisation Plant Health Australia (PHA)