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Development of an RD&E Plan for the Lavender Industry logo
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Development of an RD&E Plan for the Lavender Industry

AgriFutures Australia

This project will profile the Australian lavender industry and identify the supply chains, local and export markets and growth projections, and analyse the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats. This will provide the basis of the Research Development and Extension(RD&E) Plan. The Plan will look broadly across the industry and include...

5 May 2021 - 4 Sep 2022

New South Wales, Australia

La Trobe University

Australian Date Palm Industry strategic vision, research and communication plan logo
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Australian Date Palm Industry strategic vision, research and communication plan

AgriFutures Australia

This project will consult with industry and associated stakeholders to assess the priorities of the Australian Date Growers Association (ADGA) for the next five years. The consultation will identify assumptions and options for a new strategic plan. The outcomes will inform a literature review into research gaps. A research, development...

14 May 2021 - 15 Aug 2022

New South Wales, Australia

Australian Date Growers Association Inc

Sea cucumber health and biosecurity for aquaculture development. logo
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Sea cucumber health and biosecurity for aquaculture development.

AgriFutures Australia

Australian sea cucumber (Holothuria scabra) production is in its infancy. This two-year pilot study comprises of three components with an aim to assist the scale of commercial production in Australia. Hatchery health will be examined with an aim to create a structured approach to monitoring and enhancing the health of...

19 Oct 2021 - 19 Oct 2023

New South Wales, Australia

Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO)

Undertaking a feasibility study and developing a RD&E Plan for Pine Nut Industry in Australia logo
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Undertaking a feasibility study and developing a RD&E Plan for Pine Nut Industry in Australia

AgriFutures Australia

This project will undertake a feasibility study for establishing a pine nut industry in Australia. The study will scope the domestic and international market for pine nuts and determine a ‘critical mass of product’ required to develop the Australian export market. The study will identify how the global demand for...

30 Mar 2021 - 31 Oct 2021

New South Wales, Australia

Australian Taste Pine Nuts Pty Ltd

Future options for the control of the RLEM earth mite in Australian Pasture Seed logo
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Future options for the control of the RLEM earth mite in Australian Pasture Seed

AgriFutures Australia

The redlegged earth mite (RLEM) is one of the most destructive pests in broadacre crops and pastures in southern Australia. Control of the RLEM is complicated by increasing resistance issues to key chemicals in Australian RLEM populations. To help growers better manage RLEM in the future and increase confidence in...

15 Jan 2021 - 29 Nov 2023

New South Wales, Australia

Cesar Pty Ltd

Enhanced Extension for the Australian Tea Tree Industry logo
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Enhanced Extension for the Australian Tea Tree Industry

AgriFutures Australia

The Enhanced Extension for the Australian Tea Tree Industry project is designed to provide an industry-based extension service to tea tree growers, oil producers and service providers to accelerate the adoption of improved production techniques and develop an extension service platform that can endure for industry benefit.
This project will...

15 Apr 2021 - 19 Apr 2024

New South Wales, Australia

Farmacist Pty Ltd

Agriculture Health and Safety Statistics 2021 logo
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Agriculture Health and Safety Statistics 2021

AgriFutures Australia

This project aims to track 2021 annual statistics on farm deaths and injuries. Agriculture is recognised as a highly dangerous sector worldwide, hence the use of evidence-based solutions to address injury related incidents are critical to prevention.

22 Feb 2021 - 30 May 2021

New South Wales, Australia

The University of Sydney

Producer Technology Workshops logo
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Producer Technology Workshops

AgriFutures Australia

This project will develop tailored workshop content for farming groups to improve producer capacity and provide practical information to support technology adoption. The workshop content will be developed for both face-to-face delivery and online, including for utilisation in informative webinars. Workshop development will account for issues like a potential lack...

13 Apr 2021 - 5 Jul 2021

New South Wales, Australia

Rural Edge Australia Inc.

Clover4bees pilot study logo
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Clover4bees pilot study

AgriFutures Australia

Concerns around access to floral resources for honeybees has resulted in the need to seek alternatives. This project will short-list the priority pasture legume species of interest to the honey bee industry. The short-listing process will be informed by field data that quantifies the floral attributes of 20 annual and...

2 Jan 2022 - 31 Oct 2024

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

Understanding the current and future demand for Australian tea tree oil logo
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Understanding the current and future demand for Australian tea tree oil

AgriFutures Australia

Australian Tea Tree Oil production has increased over recent years due to tea tree oil (TTO) producers expanding planting areas. AgriFutures’ breeding program, along with agronomic practice enhancements, have also resulted in higher average yields. Global demand for Australian TTO has increased (up to 90% is exported to over 70...

21 Mar 2021 - 16 May 2021

New South Wales, Australia

Strategic Project Partners Pty Ltd