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

Desktop analysis of opportunities for oil-enhanced forages

Feed quality from pastures and of forages is directly related to animal productivity. Higher quality forage lines will contribute to …
  • Funded by

    Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)

  • Project date

    15 Jun 2021 -
    6 Feb 2023

  • Research organisation

    Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO)

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

Feedbase Support

This short term project is to assist in implementing the Feedbase Program business plan. The Feedbase Program targets sustainable livestock production and nutrition, through the development of resilient plants, improved management practices, use of forages, and reduced impact from pests and weeds.
  • Funded by

    Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)

  • Project date

    15 Jun 2021 -
    30 Jun 2022

  • Research organisation

    Pasturewise Pty Ltd

Other rural industries
Plant science
Research project

Development of a RD&E Plan for the Australian Cocoa Industry

A well-researched and extensively consulted 5-year strategic RD&E plan is required to guide industry development and investment in …
  • Funded by

    AgriFutures Australia

  • Project date

    10 Jun 2021 -
    19 Nov 2021

  • Research organisation

    Roth Rural and Regional Pty Ltd

Other rural industries
Multiple technology areas
Animal technology Plant science
Research project

Opening the gates to hemp grazed livestock in Australia - phase 2

This project follows on from 'Opening the gates to hemp grazed livestock in Australia- Phase 1' (PRJ-012286).Phase 2 of 'Opening …
  • Funded by

    AgriFutures Australia

  • Project date

    6 Jun 2021 -
    10 Nov 2023

  • Research organisation

    Western Australian Agriculture Authority, a body corporate established under the Biosecurity and Agriculture Management Act 2007

Multiple industries
Cereal grains Pulse grains
Multiple technology areas
Alternative protein Crop protection Plant science
Research project

National Field Pea Breeding Program

The National Field Pea Breeding program is focussed on developing improved, high yielding varieties faster. The program deploys breeding technologies …
  • Funded by

    Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC)

  • Project date

    31 May 2021 -
    30 Jun 2026

  • Research organisation

    Department of Jobs Precincts and Regions (DJPR) [Vic]

Cross industry
Multiple technology areas
Input management Plant science Renewable energy
Research project

Collaborative management and measurement of carbon farming and its co-benefits

Farmers can earn money by storing carbon in their soils, but there is an opportunity to work together to develop …
  • Funded by

    AgriFutures Australia

  • Project date

    30 May 2021 -
    14 Dec 2022

  • Research organisation

    University of Technology Sydney (UTS)

Other rural industries
Plant science
Research project

Development of a RD&E Plan for an Australian sunn hemp industry

This project will develop a Research, Development and Extension (RD&E) Plan for the Australian sunn hemp industry. The …
  • Funded by

    AgriFutures Australia

  • Project date

    30 May 2021 -
    29 Jan 2022

  • Research organisation

    Robinson, Michael Barrett (Science Leadership Services)

Other rural industries
Multiple technology areas
Input management Plant science Renewable energy
Research project

Can freshwater plants act as a feed supplement to reduce methane emissions from cattle?

Farmers seeking to develop Soils Carbon Projects based upon the drawdown of CO2e through vigorous plant growth must offset …
  • Funded by

    AgriFutures Australia

  • Project date

    29 May 2021 -
    12 Dec 2022

  • Research organisation

    Deakin University (a body politic and corporate established pursuant to the Deakin University Act 2009 (Vic))

Pulse grains
Multiple technology areas
Crop protection Input management Plant science
Research project

Development and extension to close the economic yield gap and maximise farming systems benefits from grain legume production in South Australia.

The investment will deliver local development and extension to close the economic yield gap and maximise faming systems benefits from …
  • Funded by

    Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC)

  • Project date

    26 May 2021 -
    30 Jun 2025

  • Research organisation

    The University of Adelaide (UA)

Pulse grains
Multiple technology areas
Crop protection Input management Plant science
Research project

Development and extension to close the economic yield gap and maximise farming systems benefits from grain legume production in Victoria

This investment will deliver local development and extension to close the economic yield gap and maximise faming systems benefits from …
  • Funded by

    Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC)

  • Project date

    20 May 2021 -
    31 Jul 2025

  • Research organisation

    Department of Jobs Precincts and Regions (DJPR) [Vic]

Essential oils
Plant science
Research project

Enhanced Extension for the Australian Tea Tree Industry

The Enhanced Extension for the Australian Tea Tree Industry project is designed to provide an industry-based extension service to tea …
  • Funded by

    AgriFutures Australia

  • Project date

    14 Apr 2021 -
    18 Apr 2024

  • Research organisation

    Farmacist Pty Ltd

Cereal grains
Plant science
Research project

Investigating the value of companion cropping systems of chickpea and cereals for improved crop and fallow water use efficiency.

Grains growers in Australia have successfully implement retained stubble farming systems to reduce evaporative water loss on their farm systems, …
  • Funded by

    Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC)

  • Project date

    1 Apr 2021 -
    30 Jun 2023

  • Research organisation

    Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (QDAF)

Multiple industries
Dairy Pasture, fodder & feed
Plant science
Research project

Dairy Up project 1a: Unlocking the potential of kikuyu based pastures

Kikuyu grass is a high yielding C4 species capable of producing well over 20 t of dry matter/ha. per annum. …
  • Funded by

    Dairy Australia

  • Project date

    1 Apr 2021 -
    30 Jun 2025

  • Research organisations

    Dairy Australia, New South Wales Department of Primary Industries (NSW DPI), The University of Sydney (USYD)

Multiple industries
Dairy Pasture, fodder & feed
Plant science
Research project

Dairy Up project 1b: Unlocking the potential of kikuyu based pastures - antinutritional factors

Kikuyu is a C4 tropical grass which in Australia is an important component of dairy pastures in many areas of …
  • Funded by

    Dairy Australia

  • Project date

    1 Apr 2021 -
    30 Jun 2025

  • Research organisations

    Dairy Australia, New South Wales Department of Primary Industries (NSW DPI), New South Wales Local Land Services (NSW LLS), The University of Sydney (USYD)

Multiple industries
Dairy Pasture, fodder & feed
Multiple technology areas
Automation Plant science
Research project

Dairy Up project 1d: Unlocking the potential of kikuyu based pastures - environmental impact

The Australian dairy industry is committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions (GHG). This project will develop whole-farm GHG mitigation strategies …
  • Funded by

    Dairy Australia

  • Project date

    1 Apr 2021 -
    30 Jun 2025

  • Research organisations

    Dairy Australia, The University of Sydney (USYD)

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

Ecosystem services

Certain plant species grown in and around vineyards can provide tangible benefits, such as supporting predators of common vineyard pests. This project aims to expand knowledge of the benefits of ground cover species and different types of adjacent vegetation.
  • Funded by

    Wine Australia

  • Project date

    1 Apr 2021 -
    30 Jun 2022

  • Research organisation

    Charles Sturt University (CSU)

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