3727 research projects
Research project
Closing the Loop: Black Soldier Fly technology to convert agricultural waste
AgriFutures Australia
Black soldier flies feed on agricultural waste, and the resulting larvae and their excrement is rich in protein. Through black soldier fly farming, farmers can convert agricultural waste into high-quality fertilisers and potential protein sources for livestock feed. This multidisciplinary project aims to develop black soldier fly larvae and excrement...
16 Apr 2020 - 19 Jan 2023
New South Wales, Australia
Australian Pork Limited
Research project
Size and Scope of the Australian Honey Bee and Pollination Industry Snapshot
AgriFutures Australia
The objective of the project is to provide a detailed statistical analysis of the size and scope of the Australian honey bee and pollination industry. The project will report industry current status against a historical baseline of 1962. Particular knowledge gaps include: (i) Number of commercial and recreational beekeepers; (ii)...
15 May 2020 - 14 Oct 2020
New South Wales, Australia
AgEconPlus Pty Ltd
Research project
Chicken Meat Articles and Publications of Interest
AgriFutures Australia
"This 6-month project reviews newly published journal articles from the NCBI PubMed database of interest to the Chicken Meat Industry and provides regular updates to the extension officer and program manager for the Chicken Meat program. Articles of interest will be classified according to the AgriFutures Chicken Meat program objectives:...
10 Feb 2020 - 10 Aug 2020
New South Wales, Australia
Sativus Pty Ltd
Research project
Innovation & Technology to Improve Natural Disaster Management
AgriFutures Australia
For the ongoing growth and environmental sustainability of the agriculture, fisheries and forestry sector, Australian rural industries need to implement new technologies and innovations to improve their response and resilience to natural disasters. This project will review innovation and technologies to improve Natural Disaster Management and will characterise: (i) Practical...
27 Mar 2020 - 4 Sep 2020
New South Wales, Australia
GHD Pty Ltd
Research project
Building a sustainable future for the Australian coffee growers' industry
AgriFutures Australia
The potential for growth of the Australian coffee industry is significant (currently servicing less than 1% of demand), however industry growth is low. This investment will collect information from Australian growers and other members of the supply chain to develop a strategic research, development and extension plan for the Australian...
26 Jun 2020 - 28 Aug 2021
New South Wales, Australia
Deakin University (a body politic and corporate established pursuant to the Deakin University Act 2009 (Vic))
Research project
Investigating the potential of hemp as a forage crop
AgriFutures Australia
Currently the value of the hemp crop is limited, as only the seed is harvested and utilised the vegetative parts are discarded or burnt. This investment will assess the potential for industrial hemp to be utilised as a forage or dual-purpose crop.
29 Jun 2020 - 3 Jun 2022
New South Wales, Australia
University of Tasmania
Research project
Optimising bioactive content of Australian stingless bee honey
AgriFutures Australia
Trehalulose is a functional food ingredient with several patents in place particularly for blood glucose control. Trehalulose occurs naturally in native stingless bee honey and provides the opportunity to provide an authenticity marker for native stingless bee honey as well as demonstrating the potential therapeutic value . This investment will...
1 Jun 2020 - 30 May 2021
New South Wales, Australia
The University of Queensland
Research project
Increasing returns to Kakadu Plum growers through improved pollination
AgriFutures Australia
Kakadu plum (Terminalia ferdinandiana) is native to the northern regions of Australia, and is known to contain high concentrations of bioactive compounds. As such it has significant economic value as a super food and key ingredient of nutraceuticals. Emerging Kakadu plum growers have identified variable yields and quality as a...
7 Feb 2021 - 30 Aug 2022
New South Wales, Australia
Plant and Food Research Australia Pty Ltd
Research project
Analysis and benchmarking Australian seaweed for use in health products
AgriFutures Australia
Australian marine plants, comprising seaweed and algae, are incredibly diverse and contain bio actives with proven benefits for nutritional health. This investment will identify species that have nutritional bio actives or other benefits that could be adapted as health supplements, vitamins and skin care products. The investment will utilise a...
29 Jun 2020 - 26 Feb 2021
New South Wales, Australia
Sampano Pty Ltd
Research project
Introducing, testing and breeding low saponin quinoa genotypes in Australia
AgriFutures Australia
This project will introduce a set of low-saponin quinoa genotypes to Australia and test these across a range of environments to identify cultivars that may be grown commercially in Australia or be used as parents in quinoa breeding.
17 Apr 2021 - 10 Mar 2025
New South Wales, Australia
Murdoch University