3728 research projects
Research project
Introducing a new major effect gene for crown rot resistance into Australian wheat
Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC)
Fusarium crown rot of wheat is estimated to cost the Australian grains industry $404 million per year in lost yield. There are currently limited control options for crown rot, with cultural controls the most effective. Although there are some quantitative resistance sources coming through Australian breeders' pipelines, additional sources are...
1 Oct 2021 - 28 Feb 2025
Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Research project
Australian Cereal Rust Control Program -Wheat and barley breeding support
Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC)
Cereal rust diseases can cause significant yield losses. Genetic resistance in commercial varieties is an important part of the management of cereal rusts in Australia. New rust pathotypes frequently occur in Australia, and can impact the expected resistance of cereal varieties. This project provides a rust resistance screening service for...
1 Jan 2018 - 31 Dec 2022
Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Research project
Vessel heat stress trial program
LiveCorp
Australia exports sheep to the Middle East via sea, and in some seasons there is a risk that heat and humidity on the ships will reach high levels. With funding from the Australian Government, LiveCorp conducted a global search for technology with the potential to reduce this risk by controlling...
18 Apr 2019 - 31 Aug 2021
New South Wales, Australia
Research project
Vessel network connectivity trial
LiveCorp
The livestock export industry and the regulator are increasingly interested in collecting data from sensors and smart devices to provide automated and independent monitoring and recording of conditions on the ships. However, the lack of connectivity on vessels as well as between vessels and the cloud is a major barrier...
9 Mar 2021 - 31 Aug 2021
New South Wales, Australia
Research project
LIVEXCollect digital
LiveCorp
LIVEXCollect is a data collection, management and analysis platform for the livestock export industry. As the mandatory reporting tool for pre-export quarantine feedlots, voyages by sea and air journeys, it captures information about the livestock's behaviour and condition, voyage conditions, and management practices which may affect animal welfare. With funding...
31 May 2021 - 30 Jun 2024
New South Wales, Australia
Research project
Validating HSRA data for shipping routes crossing the equator
LiveCorp
The heat stress risk assessment (HSRA) model used by the livestock export industry ahead of each voyage from Australia uses historical weather data for shipping routes and ports to determine the likelihood of hot and humid weather. It allows exporters to adjust the number of livestock loaded based on the...
21 Sep 2020 - 1 Nov 2022
New South Wales, Australia
Research project
HSRA Upgrade
LiveCorp
The livestock export industry uses a Heat Stress Risk Assessment (HSRA) model before each voyage, to adjust the number of sheep and cattle on a ship based on factors such as age and breed of the animals, time of year, departure and destination ports, and expected weather along the route....
22 Dec 2020 - 30 Dec 2021
New South Wales, Australia
Research project
Best practice manual and training package for livestock exports by air
LiveCorp
This project developed a comprehensive best practice manual and training package that addresses animal welfare management, current air freight best practice procedures and regulatory requirements for the livestock air export process.
20 Apr 2021 - 1 Jun 2022
New South Wales, Australia
Research project
Improved uptake of training and animal health and welfare practices
LiveCorp
This project identified training opportunities in the livestock export supply chain and developed a strategy to increase uptake of best practice animal health and welfare practices.
15 Aug 2021 - 30 Apr 2022
New South Wales, Australia
Research project
Improving regulatory efficiency and consistency through standardised export declarations
LiveCorp
This project developed standardised documentation for declarations required for Australian livestock export.
13 Aug 2021 - 31 Jan 2022
New South Wales, Australia