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Understanding the epidemiology of Chlamydia psittaci infections in mares logo
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Understanding the epidemiology of Chlamydia psittaci infections in mares

AgriFutures Australia

While a range of bacterial agents are a recognized cause of equine abortion, Chlamydia psittaci has emerged as a cause of reproductive loss as well as zoonotic disease of veterinarians and stud workers. This investment aims to reduce pregnancy losses in Australia's thoroughbred industry through an improved understanding of the...

20 Jun 2018 - 29 Jun 2022

New South Wales, Australia

University of the Sunshine Coast

Ginger Automation Scoping Study logo
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Ginger Automation Scoping Study

AgriFutures Australia

Undertake a scoping study on cutting and spraying technologies from a range of industries that could be applied to the Australian ginger industry. In addition, investigate opportunities for automating fresh market ginger processing.

1 Jun 2018 - 30 Nov 2018

New South Wales, Australia

University of Southern Queensland

Residue studies to enable acceleration of commercial Plantago production in ORIA logo
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Residue studies to enable acceleration of commercial Plantago production in ORIA

AgriFutures Australia

The overall objective of this project is to accelerate the opportunity for commercial Plantago ovata production in the Ord River Irrigation Area, by obtaining pesticide label registration, known as Minor Use Permits for use on commercial crops in 2019. There are no current pesticide label registrations for Plantago ovata. In...

19 Jul 2018 - 30 Apr 2019

New South Wales, Australia

RJ AGRICULTURAL SERVICES PTY LTD (T/A RAITECH)

Improved oat varieties for hay production 18-19 (extn PRJ-007615) logo
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Improved oat varieties for hay production 18-19 (extn PRJ-007615)

AgriFutures Australia

The National Oat Breeding Program (NOBP) develops improved hay and grain varieties for southern Australia. This project aims to increase yield, disease resistance and improve hay quality.

6 Aug 2018 - 31 May 2019

New South Wales, Australia

Department of Primary Industries and Regions

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

AgriFutures Australia

The National Plant Biosecurity RD&E Strategy is a component of the National Primary Industries RD&E Framework. The aim of the Framework is to ensure Australia’s RD&E capacities are aligned nationally with future industry and community needs, to initiate collaboration that strengthens Australia’s position internationally and to ensure that RD&E delivery...

22 Jun 2018 - 23 May 2019

New South Wales, Australia

Plant Health Australia Limited

Indigenous IP Awareness Study logo
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Indigenous IP Awareness Study

AgriFutures Australia

This project aims to identify the key legal and regulatory issues that arise in the development of new and emerging native food industries and based on this work develop Best Practice Guidelines for researchers interested in further research in this area.

26 Jun 2018 - 30 Sep 2018

New South Wales, Australia

The University of Queensland

Compilation of Final Report - Improved Seasonal Forecasting (RnDfP) logo
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Compilation of Final Report - Improved Seasonal Forecasting (RnDfP)

AgriFutures Australia

The ability to accurately predict the weather is crucial to agricultural industries. The Rural R&D for Profit Program project “Improved use of seasonal forecasting to increase farmer profitability” aimed to bridge the gap between seasonal climate forecasts and farm business decisions to improve profitability.

16 Jul 2018 - 26 Jul 2018

New South Wales, Australia

Sativus Pty Ltd

Joint-RDC Community Trust Scoping Study logo
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Joint-RDC Community Trust Scoping Study

AgriFutures Australia

This project will develop a strategy for a program of work to build and maintain trust in Australia's primary industries by addressing the following specific areas: 1) Research to identify community trust issues 2) Research to explore the values driving identified community trust issues 3) Analysis of research results to...

7 Sep 2018 - 14 Dec 2018

New South Wales, Australia

The University of Adelaide (now operating as Adelaide University)

Development of a Cell Line for ILTV Vaccine Production - Formerly PRJ-010654 logo
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Development of a Cell Line for ILTV Vaccine Production - Formerly PRJ-010654

AgriFutures Australia

Infectious Laryngotracheitis Virus (ILTV) is causing significant commercial burden to the Australian poultry industry. Emergence of more virulent strains of ILTV from the recombination of attenuated vaccine strains has added significant pressure to the control of this disease. A safe and effective ILTV vaccine offers possible control mechanism for ILTV,...

14 Aug 2019 - 14 Dec 2023

New South Wales, Australia

Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO)

Phase II - $100bn growth strategy logo
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Phase II - $100bn growth strategy

AgriFutures Australia

Evaluation of the current growth trajectory of Australia's agriculture, fishing and forestry industries. Identify potential growth opportunities above the forecasted base growth trajectory of $84B by 2030.

27 Aug 2018 - 31 Jan 2019

New South Wales, Australia

ACIL Allen Consulting Pty Ltd