3728 research projects
Research project
Assessment of BlueTrace eID hardware and systems incorporated into a smallstock processing plant
Australian Meat Processor Corporation (AMPC)
Electronic identification (eID) systems are due to become mandatory in Western Australian sheep processing plants from 1st July 2025. WAMMCO has been in discussions with BlueTrace, an innovative eID RFID systems supplier servicing the saleyard and food industry. BlueTrace’s systems are yet to be independently investigated and this project will...
27 Feb 2025 - 30 Jan 2026
New South Wales, Australia
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Developing a strategy for responding to emerging global trends in the Red Meat Sector
Australian Meat Processor Corporation (AMPC)
The project involves a three-phased approach to support the Australian red meat industry by developing a strategic playbook to respond to emerging global trends. Baringa will actively engage with AMPC subject matter experts to capture insights and ensure strategic alignment while progressing through the project phases. The final report will...
26 Aug 2024 - 1 Nov 2024
New South Wales, Australia
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Fly Farm - small commercial pilot scale evaluation and optimisation
Australian Meat Processor Corporation (AMPC)
This project is a productivity improvement and emissions reduction initiative. It aims to valorise existing waste streams from red meat processing facilities that currently have low to no value, and/or are a cost to dispose of. The technology and process will utilise insects, and build on prior R&D (i.e. 2019-1061...
19 Aug 2024 - 30 Apr 2025
New South Wales, Australia
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Re-imagining aquaculture: inventing low-impact, offshore mobile technology that transforms finfish production
Bioeconomy Science Institute
Re-imagining Aquaculture will deliver new technologies for offshore finfish aquaculture, providing New Zealand with opportunities to significantly increase high-value finfish production with a minimal environmental footprint. Conventional inshore finfish aquaculture will be complimented by the development of a Mobile Autonomous Production System (MAPS) that uses New Zealand’s abundance of clean,...
1 Oct 2023 - 30 Sep 2026
New Zealand
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Evaluation of AGV for pen cleaning (and process cleaning)
Australian Meat Processor Corporation (AMPC)
This project is proposing to obtain, modify, adapt, and evaluate an AGV (from one of two vendors) currently used for cleaning milking sheds, to ascertain if it can be adapted for an ‘under pen’ solution to reduce noise, odour, water use, and safety risks in one of the most un-pleasant...
29 Jul 2024 - 30 Apr 2026
New South Wales, Australia
Research project
Managing workforce diversity and inclusion in the Australian meat processing industry to attract, engage and retain employees, and enhance psychosocial and cultural safety.
Australian Meat Processor Corporation (AMPC)
This project will examine how Australian meat processing workplaces can improve attraction, retention and engagement, reduce turnover, and promote psychosocial safety and wellbeing and cultural safety of its diverse workforce, including First Nations employees, through inclusive employment practices. A systematic review will identify relevant evidence-based research, theory, and workplace best...
21 Aug 2024 - 30 May 2025
New South Wales, Australia
Research project
Zero Net Emissions Agriculture (ZNE Ag CRC), stage 1
Australian Meat Processor Corporation (AMPC)
A multi-stakeholder, cross-sectoral, government co-funded co-operative research Centre approach to transitioning Australian agriculture to net-zero, healthy, resilient, and profitable food systems by 2040.
1 Jul 2024 - 1 Jul 2025
New South Wales, Australia
Research project
Microwave array system for measuring fat and muscle depth of beef striploin and cube roll (Stage 1 - Pre-alpha prototype)
Australian Meat Processor Corporation (AMPC)
This project will ascertain if the current microwave fat depth measurement system, developed by Murdoch University, currently under trial at Dardanup Butchering Company for hot carcase fat depth and soon to be installed permanently at JBS Bordertown to replace the GR knife, can be used to inform slicers in beef...
30 Sep 2024 - 15 Jan 2025
New South Wales, Australia
Research project
Barriers, opportunities and strategies to build neurodiverse-friendly work practices and cultures in the red meat processing industry (stage 1)
Australian Meat Processor Corporation (AMPC)
This Approach to Market (ATM) is for the provision of: This procurement is to develop a neurodiversity inclusion report that will inform future policy advice to government on supporting the agricultural workforce. Using the red meat processing industry as a case study, the report will identify key barriers and benefits...
5 Jun 2024 - 30 Sep 2024
New South Wales, Australia
Research project
Evaluating the socio-economic benefit of the red meat processing industry in regional Australia 2024
Australian Meat Processor Corporation (AMPC)
The project will model and provide analysis of the social-economic benefits generated by the red meat processing sector, including direct and indirect employment, value-added and household income generated by the industry. This project will provide an update on previous AMPC analysis including: - AMPC 2016-1031 - Evaluating the socio-economic benefit...
26 Jul 2024 - 20 Dec 2024
New South Wales, Australia