Plant science Research project RD&E Strategic Plan for Australian Sesame Through significant industry engagement, this project will develop a research, development and extension plan for the Australian sesame industry. The … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 31 Dec 2020 - 28 Dec 2021 Research organisation CESAR Pty. Ltd
Multiple industries Pasture, fodder & feed Sheep & lamb Plant science Research project Optimising Pastures in Low Rainfall Zones This Producer Demonstration Site (PDS) is designed to identify and demonstrate if improved perennial and annual pasture systems that are … Funded by Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) Project date 10 Dec 2020 - 15 Apr 2027
Multiple technology areas Crop protection Plant science Research project Improving ginger, to future proof the industry against major pest and diseases Introducing genetic diversity to Australian ginger is required for the ginger industry to cope with growing pest and disease pressures. … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 1 Dec 2020 - 15 Jul 2024 Research organisation University of the Sunshine Coast (USC)
Fruits Plant science Research project eDNA analysis of plant-pollinator relationships to improve Hass avocado production in south-west Western Australia Inadequate pollination has been identified as one of the main contributors impacting fruit production in avocados, an issue experienced in … Funded by Hort Innovation Project date 26 Nov 2020 - 30 Nov 2023 Research organisation Curtin University
Fruits Multiple technology areas Crop protection Plant science Research project Preparedness and management of huanglongbing (Citrus greening disease) to safeguard the future of citrus industry in Australia, China and Indonesia This project aims to leverage global knowledge and investigate effective and efficient options to manage citrus Huanglongbing to enhance the … Funded by Hort Innovation Project date 26 Nov 2020 - 31 Jan 2025 Research organisation New South Wales Department of Primary Industries (NSW DPI)
Dairy Plant science Research project Smarter Irrigation 2: Economic dairy case studies An outcome of the Smarter Irrigation for Profit (SIP) project is the adoption of new irrigation technologies and science application … Funded by Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC) Project date 1 Nov 2020 - 28 Feb 2022
Fruits Plant science Research project Minimum maturity standards adoption across the table grape supply chain This investment aims to ensure that the new minimum maturity standards for table grapes are fully adopted across the supply … Funded by Hort Innovation Project date 30 Oct 2020 - 28 Oct 2023
Cotton Plant science Research project Identifying key issues to maintain and improve Australian cotton fibre quality (including CottonInfo Technical Lead) Australian cotton is highly sought after by international spinners and attracts a premium because of its excellent fibre characteristics and … Funded by Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC) Project date 1 Oct 2020 - 30 Jun 2023 Research organisation Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC)
Multiple technology areas Machinery & hardware Plant science Research project Implementing new technologies for assessing oaten hay yield and quality There are current limitations for assessing biomass and quality traits in oaten hay breeding and agronomy research. The FieldExplorer is … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 28 Sep 2020 - 30 Mar 2024 Research organisation The University of Adelaide (UA)
Multiple industries Cereal grains Oilseeds Pasture, fodder & feed Pulse grains Plant science Research project Agronomic management of weeds, crop nutrition and farming practices in Northern NSW & Southern QLD to maximise crop profitability This investment aims to validate and extend current key research findings into weed management, crop nutrition and farming systems across … Funded by Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) Project date 15 Sep 2020 - 15 Jul 2023
Multiple industries Cereal grains Oilseeds Pulse grains Plant science Research project CSIRO - UNDERSTANDING CONSTRAINTS TO CROP PROFITS ON HIGHLY CALCAREOUS SOIL Very highly calcareous soils contain 30-90% free lime and pH is above 8.0 which has major implications for crop nutrition, root … Funded by Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) Project date 15 Sep 2020 - 1 Jun 2023 Research organisation Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO)
Cross industry Plant science Research project Dieback: Comprehensive diagnostic analysis of pasture affected dieback The project will complete an analysis of pastures in the main areas affected by dieback to identify the range of … Funded by Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) Project date 10 Sep 2020 - 3 Mar 2022 Research organisation Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (QDAF)
Vegetables Plant science Research project Remastering Cassava in Australia Early work on cassava in Australia focussed on the crop as a source of ethanol and later as feed for … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 7 Sep 2020 - 4 Dec 2021 Research organisation Agsight Pty Ltd
Multiple technology areas Crop protection Plant science Research project DNA testing for mycotoxin producing fungi in fodder Mycotoxins are toxic chemicals produced by a range of mould and plant pathogenic fungi that affect many crop production systems. … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 3 Sep 2020 - 1 Sep 2023 Research organisation The University of Adelaide (PIRSA/SARDI)
Cross industry Plant science Research project Dieback: Determining the Role of Ground Pearls This project forms part of Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) Pasture Dieback response under the federal government grant. The primary … Funded by Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) Project date 25 Aug 2020 - 30 Jul 2024 Research organisation The University of Queensland (UQ)
Cross industry Plant science Research project Dieback: Rapid diagnosis of pasture dieback using SIFT-MS Rapid and accurate identification of pasture dieback is essential to correctly identifying outbreaks and the application of suitable management interventions … Funded by Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) Project date 15 Aug 2020 - 30 Nov 2021 Research organisation Queensland University of Technology (QUT)
Cereal grains Multiple technology areas Novel ingredients Plant science Research project Assessing artisan perennial wheat material as a new food crop Perennial grain production systems are being developed to increase sustainability and profitability for Australian farmers. This project aims to form … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 10 Aug 2020 - 10 Aug 2021 Research organisation New South Wales Department of Primary Industries (NSW DPI)
Cereal grains Plant science Research project Transition Investment to secure critical outputs from current UQ00070 and previous Sorghum core pre-breeding investments This investment supports the transition of sorghum pre-breeding to the same trait-based model used for all other mandated crops. The … Funded by Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) Project date 6 Aug 2020 - 31 Aug 2021 Research organisation The University of Queensland (UQ)
Essential oils Multiple technology areas Crop protection Plant science Research project Sustainable Invertebrate pest and disease management in tea tree Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 3 Aug 2020 - 5 Feb 2021 Research organisation Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (QDAF)
Multiple industries Cereal grains Oilseeds Pulse grains Plant science Research project Developing more informed decisions for management of infertile sandy soils in the southern Mallee region This investment aims to complete research into the potential impacts of soil amelioration and herbicide residues on crop production on … Funded by Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) Project date 1 Aug 2020 - 31 May 2021 Research organisation The University of Adelaide (UA)