Cotton Input management Research project A sprayable water barrier to line irrigation channels - Scoping Study This scoping study conducted a literature review and engaged with water board authorities, grower organisations and individual growers to identify … Funded by Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC) Project date 1 Oct 2017 - 30 Sep 2018 Research organisations Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC)
Multiple industries Fruits Nuts Vegetables Input management Research project Stingless Bees as Effective Managed Pollinators for Australia Horticulture This project is examining Australia’s native stingless bees for their suitability as alternative pollinators to honey bees in horticulture … Funded by Hort Innovation Project date 22 Sep 2017 - 30 Aug 2022 Research organisation Western Sydney University (WSU)
Multiple industries Sheep & lamb Wool Input management Research project RRD4P Dryland Legume Pasture Systems The project seeks to increase the adoption of novel legumes in the low and medium rainfall areas of southern Australia. … Funded by Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) Project date 1 Sep 2017 - 30 May 2022 Research organisation Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC)
Cotton Input management Research project Development of next generation evaporation mitigation technology with increased resistance to wind Evaporation losses from farm water storages are the major loss of water on cotton farms, estimated to be between 20 – 40%. Monolayer … Funded by Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC) Project date 1 Sep 2017 - 31 Aug 2018 Research organisation The University of Melbourne
Cross industry Input management Research project National Wild Dog Action Plan Stage 3 The National Wild Dog Action Plan is Australia’s blueprint strategy for wild dog management that guides state, regional and … Funded by Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) Project date 1 Sep 2017 - 30 Jun 2021 Research organisation Australian Wool Innovation (AWI)
Wild catch fisheries Input management Research project Assessing the efficiency of alternative pot designs for the Southern Rock Lobster (Jasus edwardsii) fishery Currently in South Australia, Southern Rock Lobster are captured with pots designed in line with State fishing gear regulations. However, … Funded by Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) Project date 31 Jul 2017 - 30 May 2020 Research organisation South Australian Research and Development Institute (SARDI)
Vegetables Input management Research project Optimising cover cropping for the Australian Vegetable Industry This project supported Australian vegetable growers to effectively use cover crops to boost soil health and reap productivity benefits. It … Funded by Hort Innovation Project date 16 Jul 2017 - 15 Jul 2020 Research organisation Applied Horticultural Research (AHR)
Dairy Input management Research project Advanced Nutrition in Action The goal of the Advanced Nutrition in Action training program is to enable farmers and service providers improve herd nutrition … Funded by Dairy Australia Project date 1 Jul 2017 Research organisation Dairy Australia
Dairy Input management Research project Nutrition Fundamentals This two-day short course is designed for dairy farmers, farm employees and dairy service providers with little or no experience … Funded by Dairy Australia Project date 1 Jul 2017 Research organisation Dairy Australia
Dairy Input management Research project C4 Milk Project This project aims to assist dairy farmers in Queensland and northern New South Wales to increase their margin over feed … Funded by Dairy Australia Project date 1 Jul 2017 - 30 Jun 2022 Research organisations Dairy Australia, Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (QDAF), The University of Queensland (UQ)
Cotton Input management Research project Quantifying the nitrogen cycle: from farm gate to catchments, groundwater and atmosphere Nitrogen is fundamental to cotton growing and the industry needs to understand its full role, especially given that high N … Funded by Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC) Project date 1 Jul 2017 - 30 Jun 2021 Research organisations Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC), University of New South Wales (UNSW)
Wine Input management Research project Physiology of root:shoot interactions Rootstock effects on grapevine scion vigour and fruit composition are driven by a variety of root-to-shoot signals, which vary further … Funded by Wine Australia Project date 1 Jul 2017 - 30 Jun 2022 Research organisation Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Agriculture and Food
Wine Input management Research project Adjusting grape berry ripening to suit a changing climate: plant growth regulator-based solutions Control of the initiation and progression of ripening can alleviate problems associated with increasingly narrow harvest windows and undesirable shifts … Funded by Wine Australia Project date 1 Jul 2017 - 30 Jun 2022 Research organisation Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Agriculture and Food
Wine Input management Research project Climate adaptation: developing irrigation strategies to combat dry winters Australian winegrowing regions are expected to experience warmer and dryer winters due to climate change. This project will provide information … Funded by Wine Australia Project date 1 Jul 2017 - 30 Jun 2022 Research organisation South Australian Research and Development Institute (SARDI)
Multiple industries Cereal grains Oilseeds Pasture, fodder & feed Pulse grains Input management Research project Fertiliser form and soil interactions when applied in high concentration bands – Post-Doctoral Fellow aligned UQ00063 Although crop rotations with grain legumes and ley pastures play an important role in maintaining and improving soil fertility, fertilisers … Funded by Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) Project date 5 Jun 2017 - 15 Apr 2021 Research organisation The University of Queensland (UQ)
Fruits Multiple technology areas Input management Plant science Research project Maximising yield and reducing seasonal variation This project is developing the knowledge and tools needed to manipulate and maximise avocado tree yields. Specifically, the project is … Funded by Hort Innovation Project date 31 May 2017 - 31 Aug 2021 Research organisation Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO)
Poultry Input management Research project Potential energy savings using direct-drive variable speed fans The project will focus on new ventilation fan technology, namely direct drive, variable speed, which is currently available in Australia … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 31 May 2017 - 31 Jul 2018 Research organisation Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (QDAF)
Poultry Input management Research project Utilisation of synthetic amino acids by poultry A fundamental issue to the development of low protein diets for the Australian chicken meat industry is how efficiently broiler … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 31 May 2017 - 4 Oct 2019 Research organisation The University of Sydney (USYD)
Input management Research project Management of the AgChem Access Priorities Forum This project provides vital coordination and facilitation of a collaborative approach to addressing the pest and disease management needs of … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 17 Feb 2017 - 30 Nov 2019 Research organisation Growcom
Wild catch fisheries Multiple technology areas Fisheries technology Input management Research project Assess causes and implications of anomalous low lobster catch rates in the shallow water areas near the centre of the Western Rock Lobster fishery During the 1970s and 1990s the area between Dongara and Leeman, supported large numbers of boats and produced very good … Funded by Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) Project date 8 Jan 2017 - 19 Dec 2019 Research organisation The University of Western Australia (UWA)