3728 research projects
Research project
Delivery of a pest and disease diagnostic step change for the sugarcane industry (RSD - NIR)
Sugar Research Australia (SRA)
RSD is affecting sugarcane yield and profitability across Australia causing yield losses of over 30% in crop yield in some regions. To date, timely and accurate detection of RSD remains elusive due to a lack of highly sensitive and specific detection methods that are fast, robust and user friendly. The...
1 Jul 2023 - 1 Dec 2025
Queensland, Australia
Research project
Viruses to aid biological control of major root-feeding pests of sugarcane
Sugar Research Australia (SRA)
Australia’s $1.7 billion sugar industry is threatened by severe root-feeding pests such as canegrubs and soldier flies. There are no effective control strategies for soldier flies and reliance on pesticides for canegrub control has severe negative impacts on the industry and the wider environment, rendering it unsustainable. This project will...
1 Jul 2023 - 30 Jun 2027
Queensland, Australia
The University of Queensland (UQ)
Research project
Industry engagement capability building - new products and industry development
Sugar Research Australia (SRA)
There are significant new markets within the growing global bioeconomy; and the Australian sugarcane industry, as a large-scale supplier of feedstocks is placed to be a significant beneficiary of this opportunity. The Sugar Plus Roadmap sets out to strengthen and expand the Australian Sugarcane Industry through diversified products, achieved through...
1 Jul 2023 - 30 Jun 2024
Queensland, Australia
Queensland University of Technology (QUT)
Research project
Industry wide leaf and soil survey to detect hidden macro and micronutrient constraints
Sugar Research Australia (SRA)
Nutrient management research and development over the last 20 years has focussed on nitrogen due to its impact on reef water quality. Other macro and micronutrients have received little attention. While there hasn’t been significant reporting of the expression of nutrient deficiency symptoms, the industry is blind to the development...
10 Jul 2023 - 31 Mar 2024
Queensland, Australia
Sugar Research Australia (SRA)
Research project
Understanding phosphorous requirements for sugarcane crops growing in alkaline soils
Sugar Research Australia (SRA)
Phosphorus requirements for sugarcane crops growing in alkaline soils is poorly understood and will be investigated using a combination of pot and field experiments, soil and crop sampling and novel soil testing methods. This will improve the understanding of soil assays providing the best measure of plant available phosphorus, amount...
10 Jul 2023 - 10 Jun 2027
Queensland, Australia
Sugar Research Australia (SRA)
Research project
External review of the FRDC's Indigenous fishing and aquaculture coordination program
Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC)
The external review of the FRDC's Indigenous fishing and aquaculture coordination program aimed to assess its impact and provide recommendations for improvement. The review focused on evaluating the program's effectiveness in supporting Indigenous fishing and aquaculture RD&E activities and cultural fishing. It aimed to identify areas for enhancement, improve adoption...
19 Jan 2023 - 30 Mar 2023
Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Research project
Know & Show your Carbon Footprint - Discovery Phase
Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC)
Agriculture Innovation Australia's "Know & Show your Carbon Footprint - Discovery Phase" project brings several benefits to the fishing and aquaculture sectors. By engaging key stakeholders, the project facilitates consultation and collaboration within the industry, ensuring that diverse perspectives and requirements are considered. Through this process, functional and non-functional requirements...
31 Dec 2022 - 31 Jul 2023
Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Research project
Understanding Southern Bluefin Tuna distribution changes through satellite tagging
Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC)
The "Understanding Southern Bluefin Tuna distribution changes through satellite tagging" project brings significant benefits to the Southern Bluefin Tuna (SBT) industry. By deploying pop-up satellite tags (PSATs) on juvenile SBT in and around the Great Australian Bight, the project aims to understand the extent of their migration, residence, and behavior...
28 Feb 2023 - 28 Feb 2026
Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Research project
NPF Tiger Prawn Fishery Adaptation Strategy workshop
Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC)
The NPF Tiger Prawn Fishery Adaptation Strategy workshop project brings several benefits. Firstly, it addresses concerns about declining productivity in the NPF tiger prawn fishery, attributed to environmental and climate change factors rather than fishing effort. By identifying deficiencies in the current stock assessment model and data collection framework, the...
14 Jan 2023 - 30 May 2023
Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Research project
Embedding impact pathway thinking into the identification and prioritisation of RD&E needs and investments for FRDC
Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC)
The project of embedding impact pathway thinking into the identification and prioritization of RD&E needs and investments for FRDC offers several benefits. Firstly, it aims to support a greater degree of systems thinking in the prioritisation processes of advisory committees. By working with advisory committees, the project aims to test...
4 Dec 2022 - 30 Mar 2024
Australian Capital Territory, Australia