Research projects

Explore research

Browse and tap into research projects pushing the boundaries of agrifood innovation and science in rural industries.

Explore Showcase

3726 research projects

Research project

Quantifying inter-sectoral values within and among the Indigenous, commercial and recreational sectors

Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC)

The FRDC is seeking to understand contrasting and complementary values among Indigenous, commercial, and recreational fishing sectors. This project will provide valuable information towards building trust across the industry through an improved understanding of the social, economic and ecological values within and among these three sectors. The primary objective of...

10 Jan 2021 - 29 Jun 2021

Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Research project

An audit of plastic use in the fishing and aquaculture sectors

Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC)

A major challenge facing the Australian seafood industries is the lack of baseline data to support plastic usage trends. It was assumed that the cost of purchasing plastics, and in particular, packaging, represented a material cost of production. Most stakeholders, however, could only provide rough guesses at the volumes consumed...

12 Feb 2021 - 29 Jun 2021

Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Research project

Circular Economy Opportunities for Fisheries and Aquaculture in Australia (CEOFAA)

Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC)

This project aims to develop increased knowledge of how the concept of circular economy relates to Australian fishing and aquaculture industries, including downstream activities such as post-harvest processing and packaging. It will provide information on how circular practices being applied in other sectors and industries could be adopted by fishing...

16 Mar 2021 - 29 Sep 2021

Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Research project

Assessing the effectiveness of artificial reefs and FADs in creating recreational opportunities for Tasmania’s recreational fishers

Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC)

The 2018 Tasmanian state Election Commitment ‘Taking Recreational Fishing and Boating to the Next Level’ has provided $1.0M over the next two years to install artificial reefs in Tasmania. There is also an addition $450K for the installation and management of Fish Aggregation Devices (FADs). Both projects aim to provide...

31 Dec 2021 - 30 Dec 2023

Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Research project

SeSAFE – Delivering Industry Safety through Electronic Learning

Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC)

Working in the Australian fishing and aquaculture industries is one of the most hazardous occupations in the country. The goal of this project is to raise awareness and improve safety performance in the fishing and aquaculture industry Australia wide.

31 Mar 2021 - 28 Dec 2023

Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Research project

Minimising plastic in the western rock lobster industry (Phase 1 – scope and identify)

Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC)

Recent studies have estimated that approximately eight million tonnes of plastic end up in the world’s oceans every year. This contributes to the deaths of the marine animals that become entangled. Plastic can also find its way into the stomachs of seabirds, sea mammals, fish and other marine life, affecting...

30 Aug 2020 - 31 May 2022

Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Research project

Western Rock Lobster professional industry development

Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC)

This project is designed to assist with the professional development of people involved in the Australian western rock lobster industry. It will ensure that stakeholders are confident in dealing with government and other organisations and understand and have the ability to engage effectively and appropriately.

28 Apr 2021 - 29 Jun 2025

Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Research project

Seventh National Abalone Convention 2019

Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC)

The ACA is obligated within its IPA to host a convention every three years or so. The primary need is to showcase R&D investment related to the abalone and paua industry. 1. To host a successful convention that showcases recent abalone related R&D as well addresses the theme of the...

31 Jul 2021 - 30 Nov 2021

Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Research project

Remote Operations (Gamification) – Stage 1

Australian Meat Processor Corporation (AMPC)

Gamification brings about elements of game-playing, like point scoring, competition or rules of play, into a non-game environment. In the processing sector, AMPC is testing whether gamification could help businesses upskill staff from hands-on operators to console operators, to increase efficiency and productivity, enhance safety and open up roles to...

10 May 2021 - 21 May 2021

New South Wales, Australia

Research project

Remote Operations - Shadow Robots

Australian Meat Processor Corporation (AMPC)

A shadow robot is able to precisely mimic human actions, meaning it is ideally suited to tasks where human dexterity or skill is required, but where it is better, often for safety reasons, if a person does not have to perform the task directly. AMPC as part of this research...

18 Mar 2021 - 24 May 2021

New South Wales, Australia