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PhD-Manipulating residual yolk sac uptake in broiler chickens logo
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PhD-Manipulating residual yolk sac uptake in broiler chickens

AgriFutures Australia

Support towards a Master's conversion to a PhD candidate, for his proposed research "Manipulating residual yolk sac uptake in broiler chickens".

1 Jan 2017 - 30 Dec 2018

New South Wales, Australia

The University of Sydney

Extension for improved efficiency and sustainability in the rice industry logo
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Extension for improved efficiency and sustainability in the rice industry

AgriFutures Australia

This extension project provides for improved efficiency and sustainability in the Australian rice industry through the effective dissemination of Research and Development (R&D) information. The project will coordinate on ground extension providers and research and development activities ensuring R&D information is presented in a way that is readily understood and...

31 Jan 2018 - 31 Jan 2022

New South Wales, Australia

Ricegrowers' Association of Australia

Management of the AgChem Access Priorities Forum logo
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Management of the AgChem Access Priorities Forum

AgriFutures Australia

This project provides vital coordination and facilitation of a collaborative approach to addressing the pest and disease management needs of Australia’s agriculture sector. Through this project, Growcom will support the continuing success of the AgVet Collaborative Forum by providing secretariat services to the Forum, coordinating an annual review of plant...

17 Feb 2017 - 30 Nov 2019

New South Wales, Australia

Growcom

RIRDC contribution to the AECL Spotty Liver projects logo
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RIRDC contribution to the AECL Spotty Liver projects

AgriFutures Australia

Spotty Liver Disease (SLD) is an emerging disease in extensively housed poultry. It's most commonly seen in free-range layer hens but has also been reported in broiler breeders. This disease is associated with increased mortality, particularly around the time of peak production. This project supports the Australian Egg Corporation's (AECL)...

1 Jul 2017 - 3 Jun 2019

New South Wales, Australia

Australian Eggs Limited

Ginger Development and Extension logo
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Ginger Development and Extension

AgriFutures Australia

The overall objective of this project is to implement an Extension and Development program that supports all ginger growers to increase productivity, farm gate profitability and competitiveness. The project will deliver three main components; Food safety and clean seed extension, Industry pest and disease management, and Communication and industry development...

22 Nov 2017 - 31 Jul 2019

New South Wales, Australia

Department of Primary Industries - Queensland

Siriver – producing lucerne breeders seed logo
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Siriver – producing lucerne breeders seed

AgriFutures Australia

Siriver is the most popular and important variety of lucerne planted in Australia. The hybrid variety has been in existence since the late 1970's but only 0.96 grams of breeder's seed was left. This project will develop a strategy for, and then, produce a minimum of 3kg of seed per...

25 Jun 2017 - 30 May 2020

New South Wales, Australia

Lucerne Australia Inc.

Northern Australia Rice - Developing and building capacity logo
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Northern Australia Rice - Developing and building capacity

AgriFutures Australia

The overall objective of this project is to increase the scale of the Northern Australia rice industry by providing overarching project coordination, management and reporting of project milestones and activities while delivering on the following objectives: Varietal Selection & Assessment, Best Practice Agronomy, Grower Adoption, Post Harvest.

15 Dec 2017 - 30 Apr 2020

New South Wales, Australia

Rice Research Australia Pty Ltd

Contribution towards the National Plant Biosecurity RD&E logo
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Contribution towards the National Plant Biosecurity RD&E

AgriFutures Australia

On site.

15 Jun 2017 - 16 Jul 2018

New South Wales, Australia

Plant Health Australia Limited

Animal welfare and sustainability of the Australian kangaroo harvesting industry logo
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Animal welfare and sustainability of the Australian kangaroo harvesting industry

AgriFutures Australia

Commercial harvesting is currently the only effective and relatively humane method of reducing the broad scale abundance of kangaroos and their negative impacts on primary production and the environment. Harvested kangaroo populations continue to be monitored under a range of harvest regimes and environmental conditions, providing a stronge understanding of...

1 Aug 2017 - 26 Mar 2020

New South Wales, Australia

(DPIE) The Crown in right of the State of NSW acting through the DPI within the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment

Hazelnuts in Australia: Productivity & Economic Analysis for Industry Expansion logo
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Hazelnuts in Australia: Productivity & Economic Analysis for Industry Expansion

AgriFutures Australia

This investment will produce resources to inform and guide existing and new hazelnut growers on productive farm management strategies and economic potential. Resources will include regional understanding of soils, varieties, nutrition, water management and pest/disease/weed management.

28 Feb 2018 - 30 May 2022

New South Wales, Australia

(DPIRD NSW) The Crown in right of the State of New South Wales acting through the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development