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AgAsk: A Machine Learning Generated Question-Answering Conversational Agent for Data-driven Growing Decisions logo
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AgAsk: A Machine Learning Generated Question-Answering Conversational Agent for Data-driven Growing Decisions

Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC)

AgAsk, a machine learning question-answering system, will interpret natural language questions and provide contextualised access to insights into agricultural research. Text information that is currently locked away in GRDC project reports and scientific publications will be searched and synthesised by AgAsk into succinct and relevant answers to growers’ questions. The...

23 Mar 2020 - 22 Mar 2022

Australian Capital Territory, Australia

The University of Queensland (UQ)

DAN00212 - Pulse Breeding Australia (Chickpea) logo
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DAN00212 - Pulse Breeding Australia (Chickpea)

Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC)

Pulse Breeding Australia's (PBA) Chickpea national breeding program has made significant strides in improving chickpea since its inception in 2006. However, further investment is required to ensure the progress of other pipeline breeding material and to meet emerging production problems and marketing opportunities. To achieve this the breeding program will...

1 Jul 2016 - 30 Jun 2020

Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Department of Regional NSW (DR NSW)

UB00006 - GRDC Online Farm Trials system - Phase 2 logo
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UB00006 - GRDC Online Farm Trials system - Phase 2

Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC)

Online Farm Trials (OFT) is a web-based system that provides open and free access to on-farm, or field based, cropping research trial data and information. Interactive maps, searching and viewing tools are provided to enable quick and easy access to relevant information on a range of cropping topics, issues and...

27 Jun 2016 - 30 Jun 2020

Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Federation University of Australia

Clouds and Pasturella multocida logo
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Clouds and Pasturella multocida

Australian Eggs

This project was conducted to improve the ability of the industry both to prevent and control fowl cholera, an important disease that can cause significant mortalities, typically in laying birds. Importantly, fowl cholera, caused by the bacterium Pasteurella multocida, has emerged as a problem in free range and organic flocks...

Start: 1 Jan 2016

New South Wales, Australia

The University of Queensland (UQ)

Investigating drivers of biosecurity engagement and approaches for improving this engagement among egg producers in Australia logo
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Investigating drivers of biosecurity engagement and approaches for improving this engagement among egg producers in Australia

Australian Eggs

Previous research in the Australian poultry industry identified the need for increased adoption of biosecurity practices on Australian egg farms, across cage, barn and free-range production systems. The aim of this project was to determine the factors that influence adoption of biosecurity practices by Australian egg producers, and provide direction...

1 Jan 2017 - 31 Dec 2019

New South Wales, Australia

Charles Sturt University (CSU)

Examining the effect of feed additives on Spotty Liver Disease logo
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Examining the effect of feed additives on Spotty Liver Disease

Australian Eggs

Spotty Liver Disease (SLD) is a bacterial illness in laying hens that often results in reduced egg production and increased mortality. Proactive prevention or minimisation of the severity of SLD takes priority over antibiotic treatment of the disease after the outbreak has already been identified, to reduce any associated mortality...

1 Jan 2017 - 31 Dec 2018

New South Wales, Australia

Scolexia

Study of Salmonella epidemiology and intervention strategies logo
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Study of Salmonella epidemiology and intervention strategies

Australian Eggs

Human cases of salmonellosis are frequently linked with the consumption of contaminated table eggs. Over the past decade, the incidence of egg-related Salmonella outbreaks has been increasing in Australia. It was recognized that there is a need for an increased understanding of the dynamics of Salmonella through egg production systems...

1 Jan 2016 - 31 Dec 2019

New South Wales, Australia

The University of Adelaide (UA)

Improved Salmonella control in laying hens logo
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Improved Salmonella control in laying hens

Australian Eggs

The objectives of this project were to determine the capability to restrict Salmonella colonisation of and Salmonella shedding from layer chickens after differing vaccination regimes using live and inactivated Salmonella vaccines. These results were analysed to identify cost effective vaccination regime(s) to limit and achieve a reduction of Salmonella intestinal...

1 Jan 2017 - 31 Dec 2019

New South Wales, Australia

University of Sydney (USYD)

Promotion of competitive exclusion by 'good' bacteria against Salmonella logo
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Promotion of competitive exclusion by 'good' bacteria against Salmonella

Australian Eggs

This project aimed to determine if biocontrol of Salmonella in egg production environments using ‘good’ bacteria could be achieved hence presenting an approach which will be favourably viewed by consumers. There are a number of isolates with potential to act as biocontrol agents that contain some antimicrobial resistance genes or...

1 Jan 2017 - 31 Dec 2020

New South Wales, Australia

Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO)

Hen welfare literature review logo
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Hen welfare literature review

Australian Eggs

The aim of this project was to undertake a comprehensive independent literature review on layer hen welfare, with a particular focus on Australia, to inform current welfare discussions and the investment in welfare research and development. This review was conducted by Australian poultry experts from multiple institutions. The review focused...

1 Jan 2018 - 31 Dec 2019

New South Wales, Australia

The University of Melbourne