Cereal grains Input management Research project Consultancy to explore options to improve the application of amendments for subsoil amelioration Soil constraints, which are responsible for significant yield losses globally, can be defined as any soil characteristic that limits crop … Funded by Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) Project date 1 Sep 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 Research organisation The University of Queensland (UQ)
Cereal grains Input management Research project Economics of Amelioration of Soil Sodicity The 2020-22 results from soil amelioration research trials (established by USQ1803-002RTX) were able to deliver significant yield increases … Funded by Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) Project date 1 Sep 2022 - 30 Jun 2026 Research organisation University of New England (UNE)
Pasture, fodder & feed Multiple technology areas Crop protection Harvest technology Input management Machinery & hardware Research project Increasing yield potential of Tasmanian white clover seed production crops Tasmania is a major producer of certified white clover seed production crops. The climate and environmental conditions in Southern … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 31 Aug 2022 - 30 Dec 2025 Research organisation Tasmanian Seed Industry Group Inc.
Cereal grains Multiple technology areas Imagery Input management Research project Application for Top-Up Scholarship - University of Queensland The water shortage brought about by a combination of climate changes and recent environmental flow legislation that limits irrigation water … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 18 Aug 2022 - 29 Aug 2025 Research organisation The University of Queensland (UQ)
Cereal grains Multiple technology areas Input management Plant science Research project NGN Improving and understanding the interaction between Water Use Efficiency and Nitrogen Use Efficiency in Canola Growers participating in National Grower Network (NGN) forums in Southern NSW require canola nitrogen management strategies for different seasonal water … Funded by Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) Project date 1 Jul 2022 - 20 Apr 2023 Research organisation Department of Regional New South Wales (DRNSW)
Multiple industries Cereal grains Cotton Input management Research project Exploring a cotton and grains agricultural traineeship model Exploring the potential for an agricultural traineeship model with a focus and benefit to cotton and grains. Funded by Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) Project date 1 Jul 2022 - 1 Jun 2023 Research organisation Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC)
Dairy Research project Soil function in varied pasture systems This project is an additional series of studies attached to the TIA Dairy High 2 project (Eliot research farm). The aims … Funded by Dairy Australia Project date 1 Jul 2022 - 31 Aug 2025
Dairy Research project Growing Beef from Dairy Based on experience with the NSW calf pathways project, this project aims to increase viable and long term options for … Funded by Dairy Australia Project date 1 Jul 2022 - 30 Jun 2027
Multiple industries Fruits Vegetables Input management Research project Sustainably Growing Horticulture Value in cool climate Australia This investment is tackling the barriers to sustainable expansion in cool climate horticulture by addressing critical issues and risks associated … Funded by Hort Innovation Project date 29 Jun 2022 - 30 May 2027 Research organisation Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture (TIA)
Other rural industries Multiple technology areas Alternative protein Crop protection Harvest technology Input management Machinery & hardware Plant science Processing & packaging Research project Best practice manual for growing, harvesting and storing Industrial Hemp (Cannabis sativa) in Australia The Australian Hemp Council (AHC) is a formal association of Australia's IH growers and crop consultants including personnel from state … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 28 Jun 2022 - 17 Mar 2023 Research organisation Australian Hemp Council
Vegetables Input management Research project Recycling SMS for fertiliser in a circular economy This investment is developing models for a spent mushroom substrate (SMS) circular economy by improving the value-proposition of SMS for … Funded by Hort Innovation Project date 26 Jun 2022 - 30 Mar 2024 Research organisation Frontier Ag and Environment
Fruits Multiple technology areas Input management Robotics Research project Opportunities to improve labour use efficiency through automation and improved management practices This investment is identifying opportunities to improve labour use efficiency in the rubus industry through automation and improved management practices. … Funded by Hort Innovation Project date 22 Jun 2022 - 4 Jul 2023 Research organisation The Growth Drivers
Fruits Input management Research project Growing robust avocados This project is increasing the quality of Australian avocado production by supporting the industry to grow robust produce through targeting … Funded by Hort Innovation Project date 20 Jun 2022 - 8 Jan 2025 Research organisation Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (QDAF)
Nuts Input management Research project Optimising almond production systems This project is building confidence in the almond industry by improving the efficiency of production through transitioning to higher density … Funded by Hort Innovation Project date 14 Jun 2022 - 18 Dec 2026 Research organisation South Australian Research and Development Institute (SARDI)
Multiple industries Beef cattle Pasture, fodder & feed Sheep & lamb Multiple technology areas Input management Plant science Research project Transformational and integrated feedbase for mixed farming zones of southern Australia The project will increase sustainability and productivity in the mixed farming zone of WA and NSW using advanced forage systems to support livestock enterprises. Funded by Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) Project date 30 May 2022 - 28 Aug 2027 Research organisation Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO)
Fruits Input management Research project Digital labour management system adoption program for Tasmanian fruit producers In this program, producers will be supported to trial and adopt digital software options to help them manage their labour … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 14 May 2022 - 14 May 2023 Research organisation Fruit Growers Tasmania Inc.
Sugar Input management Research project Systems biology for sustainable agriculture: evaluation of plant growth-promoting bacteria to produce high-performing biofertilisers Improved crop yields are a key target for farmers, but the overuse of chemical fertilisers to increase yields as much … Funded by Sugar Research Australia (SRA) Project date 1 Apr 2022 - 30 Apr 2025 Research organisation University of Queensland (UQ)
Other rural industries Multiple technology areas Crop protection Input management Plant science Research project Best practice manual for growing pomegranates in Australia Commercial production of pomegranates in Australia began in the early 2000s and the Australian industry has now been identified as … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 27 Mar 2022 - 8 Jun 2023
Forestry Multiple technology areas Input management Plant science Research project Innovative nursery management solutions to sustainably manage root disease, improve nursery utilization, and enhance resilience and productivity of planted pines Root-borne diseases are increasingly affecting tree production nurseries, lowering productivity and profitability. This project will improve nursery management by defining the right balance of fertilizer, fungicide and microbial inoculum to break the disease cycle, and use field trials to refine treatments to improve establishment and resilience post-planting. Funded by Forest and Wood Products Australia (FWPA) Project date 15 Mar 2022 - 30 May 2024 Research organisation Western Sydney University (WSU)
Vegetables Input management Research project Causes and management strategies for skin loss in Sweetpotato This investment is developing a comprehensive manual for sweetpotato growers on pre-and post-harvest best practices for reducing skin loss in … Funded by Hort Innovation Project date 5 Mar 2022 - 30 Mar 2025 Research organisation Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (QDAF)