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Multiple industries
Beef cattle Sheep & lamb
Animal technology
Research project

Building faster and improved genetic evaluation tools and systems

This project will further amplify the cumulative and permanent genetic gains in the Australian red meat industry, investing in genetic evaluation of new traits such as methane output and novel measures of animal welfare and resilience, along with more specific measures of consumer acceptance and nutritional value traits.
  • Funded by

    Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)

  • Project date

    30 Nov 2021 -
    1 Mar 2027

  • Research organisation

    University of New England (UNE)

Multiple industries
Beef cattle Dairy Pasture, fodder & feed Sheep & lamb Wool
Plant science
Research project

Testing Tropicals - NSW Southern Slopes

This project will fund a Producer Demonstration Site (PDS) featuring tropical and sub-tropical pasture species in production systems on the southern slopes of New South Wales. Producers will be able to compare these species to current summer feed options (e.g. lucerne and summer-active perennials), and work out what management adaptations would be necessary to successfully incorporate these species.
  • Funded by

    Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)

  • Project date

    10 Nov 2021 -
    1 Jun 2027

  • Research organisation

    Holbrook Landcare Group

Fruits
Plant science
Research project

Genetics of Fruit Sensory Preferences

This project is exploring how the sensory qualities of fruit, such as taste, smell, look and feel contribute to consumer preferences, purchasing and consumption of fruit, and feeding that information into breeding programs to improve fruit varieties for both the grower and the consumer.
  • Funded by

    Hort Innovation

  • Project date

    2 Nov 2021 -
    15 May 2026

  • Research organisation

    Griffith University

Multiple industries
Beef cattle Pasture, fodder & feed Sheep & lamb Wool
Multiple technology areas
Animal technology Input management Plant science
Research project

Healthy Subsoils Produce More Red Meat

The Southern Australia Livestock Research Council (SALRC) promotes innovation and learning in the red meat and livestock industries of southeast Australia. This project funds a Producer Demonstration Site (PDS) to address the priority to 'Improve pasture establishment, productivity and persistence in landscapes prone to subsoil compaction or hard pan soil structure'. The project is to be conducted with the Yarra Valley Farmers and Alexandra/Mansfield Farmers Groups in north central Victoria.
  • Funded by

    Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)

  • Project date

    1 Nov 2021 -
    11 Jul 2028

  • Research organisation

    Agridome Consultancy

Multiple industries
Dairy Pasture, fodder & feed
Multiple technology areas
Animal technology Input management Plant science
Research project

Determining the Benefits of Mixed Species Pastures in a Changing Climate

Regenerative agriculture is a system of farming practices that seeks to rehabilitate and enhance the entire ecosystem of the farm through the holistic management of key facets, including soil health, water and fertiliser use. This pilot program will identify the key areas for further research to develop a scientifically robust approach to regenerative farming in Australian dairy systems.
  • Funded by

    Dairy Australia

  • Project date

    1 Nov 2021 -
    30 Jun 2022

  • Research organisation

    Dairy Australia

Wild catch fisheries
Crop protection
Research project

Abalone Viral Ganglioneuritis (AVG) R&D Needs Workshop

Abalone Viral Ganglioneuritis (AVG) disease is caused by a herpesvirus and was first detected in Victoria in December 2005. Since May 2021, cases of AVG in Victoria have been confirmed as far east as Cape Otway and as far west as the Discovery Bay Marine Park. This review will support those involved in the outbreak and urgently seek solutions through researching current biosecurity protocols, options for surveillance and diagnostic tools to aid rapid detection, to future proof the industry.
  • Funded by

    Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC)

  • Project date

    31 Oct 2021 -
    17 Mar 2022

  • Research organisation

    Abalone Council Victoria

Multiple technology areas
Imagery Input management Plant science
Research project

Agronomy and remote sensing to maximise rice water productivity

Rice growers require best management practice guidelines for rice varieties grown under the diverse range of water management practices and …
  • Funded by

    AgriFutures Australia

  • Project date

    31 Oct 2021 -
    30 Aug 2024

  • Research organisation

    New South Wales Department of Primary Industries (NSW DPI)

Sheep & lamb
Multiple technology areas
Animal technology Automation Processing & packaging Robotics
Research project

Calibration and accreditation of the SOMA device to measure IMF in sheepmeat

Soma Optics, Ltd is a Japanese supplier of near infrared technologies to assess meat quality characteristics in livestock. This project will support the final calibration of three SOMA devices to predict intramuscular fat (IMF) in Australian sheepmeat, which is an indicator of eating quality.
  • Funded by

    Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)

  • Project date

    30 Oct 2021 -
    29 Dec 2023

  • Research organisations

    FHK FUJIHIRA INDUSTRY CO., LTD

Sugar
Multiple technology areas
Animal technology E-commerce & market platforms Novel ingredients
Research project

Demonstration of safety, palatability, and efficacy of novel, sugarcane-derived feed ingredients in ruminants

Bagasse is the pulpy fibrous material that remains after sugarcane is crushed to extract its juice. The SRA has invested in new technologies to transform it into a nutritious animal feed ingredient, and this project will trial bagasse-derived fibre as a sheep feed and model potential production and markets.
  • Funded by

    Sugar Research Australia (SRA)

  • Project date

    28 Oct 2021 -
    30 Aug 2022

  • Research organisation

    Queensland University of Technology (QUT)

Fruits
Multiple technology areas
Consumer health Food processing technology Traceability
Research project

Effective control of Listeria on rockmelons through alternative post-harvest treatment methods

This project is determining the optimum postharvest strategies to reduce the risk of rockmelons being contaminated by listeria, a bacteria found widely in soil, water and vegetation that can cause the disease, listeriosis. Trials will evaluate the effectiveness of five common sanitisers against listeria and make best practice recommendations for growers.
  • Funded by

    Hort Innovation

  • Project date

    25 Oct 2021 -
    1 Nov 2022

  • Research organisation

    Applied Horticultural Research (AHR)

Dairy
Research project

People In Agriculture 2

People in Agriculture is a free online resource that features information on employment law, career management and professional practice for employees and employers in agriculture. This investment will provide employment information to dairy farmers to enable safe, positive, productive agricultural workplaces; improve the perception of agriculture as a workplace and career; and enable them to attract and retain capable people in agriculture through a collective (collaborating Research and Development Corporations), independent approach to reach new cohorts.
  • Funded by

    Dairy Australia

  • Project date

    21 Oct 2021 -
    30 Jun 2024

  • Research organisation

    Dairy Australia

Fruits
Multiple technology areas
Crop protection Plant science
Research project

Integrated disease management of black core rot in citrus

This project is developing tools for the effective management of citrus black core rot, which causes internal rot and bitter flavours in infected fruit that is often undetected until it reaches the juicing plant or kitchen bench. It aims to unravel the disease cycle, including sources of inoculum and timing of infection. A post graduate will be involved throughout the project to increase the future research capability of the Australian citrus industry.
  • Funded by

    Hort Innovation

  • Project date

    14 Oct 2021 -
    27 Feb 2026

  • Research organisation

    The University of Queensland (UQ)

Multiple industries
Aquaculture Natural capital assets Other rural industries
Multiple technology areas
Aquaculture technology Renewable energy
Research project

Overcoming propagule supply bottlenecks for seaweed production

Asparagopsis taxiformis, a red seaweed, seems to be the most effective species of macroalgae to reduce methane production in Australian livestock. To support the Australian livestock sector to reduce its emissions footprint by adding it to animal feed, there is an urgent need and significant commercial incentive to rapidly develop next-generation ways to propagate, farm and process Asparagopsis taxiformis at scale. This project will develop micropropagation tools for seaweed farming. By using plant tissue in small amounts, micropropagation can produce large numbers of disease-free plants in a short period, using small spaces.
  • Funded by

    Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC)

  • Project date

    14 Oct 2021 -
    30 Oct 2022

  • Research organisation

    University of Technology Sydney (UTS)

Wild catch fisheries
Multiple technology areas
Fisheries technology Traceability
Research project

Digital transformation of the WRL industry to help resolve challenges and leverage opportunities to grow GVP and maintain competitiveness

Fishers in the valuable Western Rock Lobster (WRL) fishery, off the southern coast of Western Australia, face a complex operating environment with multiple layers of compliance, often administered by different entities. This project will research options for resource co-management and improved control of compliance and operational costs; investigate traceability systems to track catch to plate; and increase sustainability through precision fishing backed by robust data analytics platforms, to provide members with greater financial and operational certainty.
  • Funded by

    Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC)

  • Project date

    14 Oct 2021 -
    27 Jun 2024

  • Research organisation

    Western Rock Lobster Council Inc (WRLC)

Vegetables
Crop protection
Research project

Insecticide resistance in serpentine leafminer, Liriomyza huidobrensis

The project will develop and deliver cost effective and accurate insecticide resistance surveillance tools and management strategies for serpentine leafminer (…
  • Funded by

    Hort Innovation

  • Project date

    1 Oct 2021 -
    1 Oct 2024

  • Research organisation

    New South Wales Department of Primary Industries (NSW DPI)

Multiple industries
Beef cattle Sheep & lamb
Multiple technology areas
Animal technology E-commerce & market platforms
Research project

Statistical Support for MSA Research & Development

Meat Standards Australia (MSA) was developed by the Australian red meat industry to improve the eating quality consistency of beef and sheepmeat. This funding will provide project and study design consultation as well as statistical support for MSA research and development, as directed by authorised MSA personnel.
  • Funded by

    Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)

  • Project date

    1 Oct 2021 -
    30 Mar 2023

  • Research organisation

    Strategic Bovine Services

Fruits
Multiple technology areas
Crop protection Input management Plant science
Research project

Dried Grape Production Innovation and Adoption Program 2021-2026

This project builds on a previous program to assist dried grape producers to access and share emerging research and knowledge on production techniques to grow skills, improve productivity and keep quality high. It will provide benchmarks for production per hectare, production practices, prices received and input costs, and track overall industry productivity growth.
  • Funded by

    Hort Innovation

  • Project date

    30 Sep 2021 -
    31 Jul 2026

  • Research organisation

    Dried Fruits Australia

Multiple industries
Aquaculture Wild catch fisheries
Fisheries technology
Research project

Development of an Indigenous Engagement Strategy for fishing interests with a focus on Commonwealth fisheries

This project seeks to develop a strategy for effective engagement between Indigenous fishing interests and management agencies responsible for Commonwealth fisheries, to meet new requirements under the Commonwealth fisheries resource sharing framework. The strategy will also be relevant in other state and territory jurisdictions.
  • Funded by

    Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC)

  • Project date

    30 Sep 2021 -
    29 Jun 2023

  • Research organisation

    University of Technology Sydney (UTS)

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