3728 research projects
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2024 Benchmarking project, with improvement workshops for plant resource & emissions intensity, development of efficiency culture, and guidance on member sustainability reporting compliance
Australian Meat Processor Corporation (AMPC)
This is a flagship sector environmental project that supports participants in the 2024 EPR. It consists of four stages: • 1st stage - literature review to develop evidence-based case studies for plant best practice / high performers, including the latest best practice emissions, energy and water improvement opportunities • 2nd...
10 Jul 2024 - 15 May 2025
New South Wales, Australia
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Rapid Chill Tech. - Phase 1 Development, Understanding pH Temp Decline & Value Proposition for Lamb
Australian Meat Processor Corporation (AMPC)
The rate of carcase temperature and pH decline impacts tenderness (cold shortening/ heat toughening). Effective rapid chilling decreases meat temperature to 0֯C within 5 hours post-mortem to improve meat quality and prevent cold-shortening. Technology has been developed to perform this well within this timeframe. However, the proprietor will not invest...
27 Jun 2024 - 31 Jan 2025
New South Wales, Australia
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Remote Operations - Shadow Robots (Stage 4)
Australian Meat Processor Corporation (AMPC)
This project will demonstrate multiple (two) shadow robots in routine use in a meat processing boning room for a single dedicated application, and conduct work for future needs/other applications. Following some areas identified for improvement from prior work, we’ll complete a 1st round of trials where staff are trained and...
26 Jul 2024 - 28 Feb 2025
New South Wales, Australia
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Collecting data to support accreditation of the SOMA device for higher intramuscular fat scores in lamb
Australian Meat Processor Corporation (AMPC)
The SOMA device will provide processors with the opportunity to quickly delve into quantifying the IMF scores of individual cuts to a higher level of accuracy. The SOMA device offers industry a cheaper portable option for determining IMF. However currently the SOMA device is only currently accredited from 3.5-8%. The...
13 Aug 2024 - 24 Apr 2025
New South Wales, Australia
Research project
Silvervine: a natural lure to improve control of Aotearoa-NZ’s feral cat problem
Bioeconomy Science Institute
Worldwide, feral cats are responsible for one-third of island bird, mammal, and reptile extinctions. In Aotearoa-NZ our wildlife are particularly vulnerable, with this ‘super-predator’ responsible for local extinction of over 70 species. New, smart AI-driven surveillance devices or traps can be designed to specifically target feral cats but there are...
1 Oct 2024 - 30 Sep 2027
New Zealand
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Animal Husbandry AI Objective Measurement Validation in Australian Abattoirs
Australian Meat Processor Corporation (AMPC)
The project is a pilot of technology to track and understand the behavior of animals in lairage and assess the suitability, feasibility, and effectiveness of using AI technology to identify near real time animal welfare outcomes. The project will identify the immediate benefits for the commercial entities and create a...
5 Aug 2024 - 30 May 2025
New South Wales, Australia
Research project
Assessing the value of soil conditioner derived from red meat processing AD digestate
Australian Meat Processor Corporation (AMPC)
This market assessment focuses on the potential of a soil conditioner derived from anaerobic digestion (AD) digestate of red meat processing waste. The product aims to address market demands for sustainable soil amendments while repurposing organic waste. Through thorough analysis and field trials, the study evaluates the conditioner's market viability...
27 May 2024 - 8 Nov 2024
New South Wales, Australia
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Development of Industry safety and well-being materials and approaches for Pacific Island nationalities
Australian Meat Processor Corporation (AMPC)
Different cultures can have varying perspectives on safety and well-being. Cultural values, norms, and societal expectations play a significant role in shaping individuals' attitudes toward these concepts. With JBS’s Southern workforce (>40%) coming from international visa programs, specifically pacific island backgrounds, JBS and the wider industry need to evolve and...
27 Jun 2024 - 31 Mar 2027
New South Wales, Australia
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Validating the supply chain benefits & ROI of RCT® in beef processing plants
Australian Meat Processor Corporation (AMPC)
Potential adopters of Rinse & Chill® (RCT) are not confident of the financial, supply chain and business benefits RCT® provides across carcase types, production and processing systems. The technology has been shown in trials to increase boning room yields, offal yields and carcase yields while reducing dark cutters. This project...
13 Feb 2025 - 15 Jan 2027
New South Wales, Australia
Research project
Validating the impact of RCT® in a sheep processing plant
Australian Meat Processor Corporation (AMPC)
The adoption of RCT® is constrained by processing plants’ confidence in the financial and non-financial benefits, return on investment (ROI), processes and systems required to realize the espoused benefits. This project will validate the financial and business impact of using RCT® in a sheep and lamb processing plant. A business...
24 Dec 2024 - 21 May 2026
New South Wales, Australia