Wool Input management Research project Understanding and Prevention of Shearer Injuries Shearing is a physically demanding occupation accompanied with a range of potential injuries. This investment will utilise data from wearable … Funded by Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) Project date 1 Mar 2019 - 30 Jun 2020 Research organisation The University of Melbourne
Forestry Input management Research project Options for Operating Efficiently and Sustainably within Forest Water Licence Rules Plantation managers have the opportunity to manage their forest and licenced water assets and develop methods to efficiently and sustainably … Funded by Forest and Wood Products Australia (FWPA) Project date 1 Mar 2019 - 30 Dec 2020 Research organisation University of South Australia (UniSA)
Sheep & lamb Input management Research project The Sense in Supplementation This Producer Demonstration Site will show producers that supplementation of lambs on finishing crop and pasture systems can significantly increase … Funded by Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) Project date 28 Feb 2019 - 30 Jul 2023
Multiple industries Forestry Natural capital assets Input management Research project Unlocking Financial Innovation in Forest Products with Natural Capital Natural capital is the soil, air, water biodiversity and land resources that underpin food and fibre production. The forest industry … Funded by Forest and Wood Products Australia (FWPA) Project date 15 Feb 2019 - 1 Apr 2022 Research organisation Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO)
Multiple industries Cereal grains Oilseeds Pulse grains Input management Research project Re-engineering soils to improve the access of crop root systems to water and nutrients stored in the subsoil. Multiple interacting soil constraints are reducing Plant Available Water (PAW), grain production and long-term profitability of crops across most of … Funded by Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) Project date 1 Feb 2019 - 30 Jun 2024 Research organisation Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) [WA]
Forestry Input management Research project A forest resource characterisation of Tasmania – Stage 1 of 2. Feasibility This project is the first stage in a proposed two part project on developing more accurate and reliable models that … Funded by Forest and Wood Products Australia (FWPA) Project date 21 Jan 2019 - 30 Jun 2020 Research organisation University of Tasmania (UTAS)
Pulse grains Input management Research project Increasing the effectiveness of nitrogen fixation in pulses through improved rhizobial strains in the GRDC northern region This investment aims to develop improved rhizobial strains and inoculation practices for chickpea, lentil and faba bean in acidic soils … Funded by Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) Project date 15 Jan 2019 - 30 Jun 2023 Research organisation Department of Regional New South Wales (DRNSW)
Multiple industries Other rural industries Vegetables Input management Research project Optimizing nitrogen use efficiency in mushroom composting The yield and quality of a mushroom crop depends on consistent quality in the compost used to grow the mushrooms. … Funded by Hort Innovation Project date 15 Jan 2019 - 31 Jul 2023 Research organisation The University of Sydney (USYD)
Cotton Input management Research project Cotton Landcare Tech Innovations: Threatened species in cotton growing areas and guidelines for their management, and development of a MERI framework This project is part of the National Landcare Program’s Smart Farming Partnerships initiative. It aims to build on international … Funded by Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC) Project date 11 Jan 2019 - 30 Jun 2019 Research organisation Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC)
Pulse grains Input management Research project Increasing the effectiveness of nitrogen fixation in pulses through improved rhizobial strains in the GRDC western region The adaptation of high value pulse crops (chickpea, lentil and faba bean) is restricted by the suitability of current rhizobial … Funded by Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) Project date 1 Jan 2019 - 31 May 2023 Research organisation Murdoch University
Multiple industries Cereal grains Oilseeds Pulse grains Input management Research project Increasing farming system profitability and longevity of benefits following soil amelioration Research and consultant analysis indicates that amelioration of sandplain soils in the western region is highly profitable, resulting in consistent … Funded by Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) Project date 1 Jan 2019 - 15 Jun 2024 Research organisation Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) [WA]
Cotton Input management Research project Honours: Soil Coalescence & compaction in southern NSW Sub-surface coalescence/compaction can significantly limit yields of all broad acre crops but there is limited understanding of whether it … Funded by Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC) Project date 1 Jan 2019 - 31 Dec 2019 Research organisations Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC), The University of Sydney (USYD)
Forestry Input management Research project Optimising machinery configurations for profitable harvesting operations of small-scale plantations This project will provide guidelines and a web-based decision support tool (DSS) to effectively select harvesting equipment configurations for smaller, … Funded by Forest and Wood Products Australia (FWPA) Project date 15 Dec 2018 - 31 Oct 2020 Research organisation University of the Sunshine Coast (USC)
Forestry Input management Research project Improved tools to predict fertiliser response and profitability in softwood plantations across Australia. Component 2: Eastern Australia ProFert is a decision support tool for assisting plantation growers in predicting growth responses to and financial performance of fertiliser … Funded by Forest and Wood Products Australia (FWPA) Project date 3 Dec 2018 - 28 Feb 2022
Wool Input management Research project Wild Dog Community Engagement Greater understanding of the capacity and motivations of rural communities to engage in vertebrate pest management is fundamental to delivering … Funded by Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) Project date 23 Nov 2018 - 30 Aug 2020 Research organisation Centre for Invasive Species Solutions
Cross industry Input management Research project FeralScan This project will support the integration of PestSmart and the proven community-centred FeralScan pest surveillance, detection, mapping, and response technologies (… Funded by Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) Project date 5 Nov 2018 - 30 Jun 2022 Research organisation Centre for Invasive Species Solutions
Multiple industries Fruits Vegetables Input management Research project Managing flies for crop pollination This investment is investigating the potential of using flies as alternative crop pollinators, including looking at the effectiveness of specific … Funded by Hort Innovation Project date 1 Nov 2018 - 15 Sep 2023 Research organisation Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) [WA]
Cross industry Input management Research project National Wild Dog Management Coordinator Coordination of Wild Dog Management at a national level will continue to build on the platform for strategic management developed … Funded by Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) Project date 30 Oct 2018 - 30 Jun 2022 Research organisation Centre for Invasive Species Solutions
Cross industry Multiple technology areas Input management Plant science Research project Post factory Pilot of SitPlus Fly production The sterile insect technique (SIT) is a promising control method for Queensland fruit fly. Currently a significant research effort is … Funded by Hort Innovation Project date 23 Oct 2018 - 10 Dec 2023 Research organisation Macquarie University
Beef cattle Input management Research project Feedlot energy efficiency and cost reduction This project will update the current energy use practices and costs in the Australian feedlot industry. This will include how … Funded by Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) Project date 15 Oct 2018 - 1 Nov 2019 Research organisation All Energy Pty Ltd