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Beef cattle
Research project

Feedlot Industry Training Review

A series of eight sub-projects will deliver a Feedlot Industry Training Portal that enables the Australian feedlot industry to attract, …
  • Funded by

    Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)

  • Project date

    29 Jan 2020 -
    31 Mar 2021

  • Research organisation

    National Meat Industry Training Advisory Council Limited (MINTRAC)

Wild catch fisheries
Fisheries technology
Research project

Development of a user-friendly Management Strategy Evaluation framework for Queensland’s rocky reef fishery

This project was designed to develop a modelling tool to evaluate the management strategy for Queensland's Rocky Reef Fin Fish Fishery, where the two main fished species, snapper and pearl perch, are overfished. The MSE modelling framework is quick, user-friendly and adaptable for more fish species as needed.
  • Funded by

    Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC)

  • Project date

    5 Jan 2020 -
    10 Dec 2020

  • Research organisation

    Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (QDAF)

Wool
Multiple technology areas
Automation Robotics
Research project

Efficiency and Automation in Wool Harvesting

Labour is a significant cost in shearing, classing and wool handling. There are many activites in the wool zones where …
  • Funded by

    Australian Wool Innovation (AWI)

  • Project date

    1 Jan 2020 -
    30 Jun 2022

  • Research organisation

    University of Technology Sydney (UTS)

Cotton
Crop protection
Research project

Modern Systems Agronomy for Resilient Cotton Production

A key challenge for the cotton industry is to minimise climate-induced year to year production variability and maintain existing lint …
  • Funded by

    Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC)

  • Project date

    1 Jan 2020 -
    31 Dec 2022

  • Research organisations

    Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC)

Cotton
Research project

Cotton production course

The Cotton Production Course is the only university-level qualification specialising in cotton production. The benefit of the Cotton Production Course to the industry is an enhanced scientific-based understanding across the workforce, assisting with the invention and adoption of improved practices.
  • Funded by

    Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC)

  • Project date

    1 Jan 2020 -
    20 Jun 2023

  • Research organisation

    University of New England (UNE)

Wild catch fisheries
Multiple technology areas
Crop protection Fisheries technology
Research project

Industry travel bursary to attend the Thirteenth Meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS COP13)

This project offered a travel bursary to encourage fishing industry representatives to attend CMS COP13 in India, the Conference of Parties to the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals. The potential listing of school shark as a migratory species at the conference is of concern to Australia, and the Department of Environment strongly encouraged industry to attend.
  • Funded by

    Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC)

  • Project date

    31 Dec 2019 -
    30 Mar 2020

  • Research organisation

    Atlantis Fisheries Consulting Group (AFCG)

Sugar
Multiple technology areas
Crop protection Plant science
Research project

Advancing techniques for diagnosis of yellow canopy syndrome

This project will engage a PhD student to investigate potential causal agents of yellow canopy syndrome of sugarcane and examine foliar changes during YCS symptom expression.
  • Funded by

    Sugar Research Australia (SRA)

  • Project date

    30 Dec 2019 -
    13 Apr 2023

  • Research organisation

    Sugar Research Australia (SRA)

Multiple industries
Fruits Nuts Vegetables
Research project

Wide Span Farming: Economic and Logistic Feasibility Study

PhD project undertaking an economics and logistics feasibility study of adoptiing wide span technology in annual horticulture.
  • Funded by

    Hort Innovation

  • Project date

    20 Dec 2019 -
    20 May 2023

  • Research organisation

    University of Tasmania (UTAS)

Wine
Automation
Research project

Semi-automated undervine slasher development

Under vine management directly impacts on yield, quality and profitability of any vineyards. Regular slashing program plays a significant role …
  • Funded by

    Wine Australia

  • Project date

    1 Dec 2019 -
    30 Sep 2020

Forestry
Input management
Research project

Development of best-practice fatigue management for the Australian Forestry Industry

This project will provide evidence to tailor the implementation of fatigue management guidelines for different forestry workplace environments (e.g. …
  • Funded by

    Forest and Wood Products Australia (FWPA)

  • Project date

    22 Nov 2019 -
    30 Jun 2021

  • Research organisation

    University of South Australia (UniSA)

Multiple industries
Beef cattle Pasture, fodder & feed
Research project

Delivery PGS B Doonan Waverley Tasmania

Profitable Grazing Systems (PGS) is an Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) adoption program, which will drive measurable, improved business performance …
  • Funded by

    Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)

  • Project date

    22 Nov 2019 -
    15 Nov 2021

  • Research organisation

    Pinion Advisory Trust

Beef cattle
Research project

Delivery PGS B Doonan TRT Tasmania

Profitable Grazing Systems (PGS) is an Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) adoption program, which will drive measurable, improved business performance …
  • Funded by

    Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)

  • Project date

    22 Nov 2019 -
    30 Nov 2021

  • Research organisation

    Pinion Advisory Trust

Wool
Multiple technology areas
Automation Robotics
Research project

Development of a Smart Shearing Handpiece

Shearing handpieces have remained relatively unchanged since mechanisation. This investment will examine the opportunity to design smarter handpieces that incorporate …
  • Funded by

    Australian Wool Innovation (AWI)

  • Project date

    18 Nov 2019 -
    30 Jun 2020

Multiple industries
Beef cattle Sheep & lamb
Animal technology
Research project

Shipboard provision of animal health equipment

This project aimed to determine the most common shipboard illnesses and diseases for cattle and sheep, and identify current best …
  • Funded by

    LiveCorp

  • Project date

    15 Nov 2019 -
    30 Mar 2021

Multiple industries
Cereal grains Oilseeds Pulse grains
Imagery
Research project

Synchrotron Postdoctoral Fellow no. 1: Soil - root interactions using intact field soil cores.

Research on root morphology, distribution and function are complicated by the difficulties associated with taking root measurements without causing root …
  • Funded by

    Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC)

  • Project date

    15 Oct 2019 -
    30 Jun 2023

  • Research organisation

    The University of Queensland (UQ)

Multiple industries
Cereal grains Oilseeds Pulse grains
Imagery
Research project

Synchrotron Postdoctoral Fellow no. 2: Soil - nutrient availability mapping under field conditions using intact soil cores

Depletion of phosphorous (P) and potassium (K) in soil sublayers is a significant issue for crop production. Decreased availability of …
  • Funded by

    Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC)

  • Project date

    15 Oct 2019 -
    1 Mar 2023

  • Research organisation

    University of South Australia (UniSA)

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