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Economic impact of non-starch polysaccharides in broiler diets

AgriFutures Australia

Non-starch polysaccharides (NSPs) have antinutritional effects on boiler chickens; insoluble NSP act as nutrient diluents and physical barriers to enzymes and soluble NSP increase digesta viscosity, thereby reducing efficient digestion and absorption of starch, protein and lipids. To overcome these antinutritional effects, NSP degrading enzymes (NSPases) are readily supplemented into...

12 Jul 2019 - 15 Jul 2021

New South Wales, Australia

University of New England

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Oaten Hay Breeding Program - Improving rate of gain

AgriFutures Australia

A desktop study providing recommendations on how to improve the efficiency and rate of progress in the fodder oat breeding program.

2 Oct 2018 - 24 Oct 2018

New South Wales, Australia

Andrew Barr Consulting PL

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Synthesis of Case Studies Investigating the Value of Seasonal Climate Forecasts

AgriFutures Australia

This project is a synthesis of the value of Seasonal Climate Forecasting (SCF) to Australian agriculture realised through the key results and findings of a number of existing case studies generated by the Managing Climate Variability program. The synthesis provides authoritative analysis of forecast value and the conditions required to...

20 Sep 2018 - 31 Oct 2019

New South Wales, Australia

The Crown in right of the State of NSW acting through the Department of Primary Industries

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Litter and Environment – BMPs and data to support production and industry growth

AgriFutures Australia

Shed and litter management practices such as litter tilling, litter reuse and on-farm fan activity can influence the in-shed air quality (atmospheric gases) and odour emissions on a farm. This project looks at how different litter management practices can influence air quality and then use this information to develop best...

26 Jul 2019 - 25 Apr 2023

New South Wales, Australia

Department of Primary Industries - Queensland

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Exploring the health beneficial properties of rice bran

AgriFutures Australia

The primary aim of this research project is to investigate the potential health benefits associated with the consumption of stabilised rice bran (SRB) by utilising a comprehensive analysis pipeline that encompasses invitro assays and human clinical trials.

12 Oct 2018 - 30 Apr 2019

New South Wales, Australia

Charles Sturt University

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The Therapeutic Properties of Coloured Rice-derived Polyphenols

AgriFutures Australia

Global obesity rates are of epidemic proportion. With limited treatments available there is a large demand for therapeutic alternatives. Polyphenols derived from coloured rice varieties may serve as a potential functional food alternative in combating obesity and obesity-related diseases. This project will investigate if polyphenols derived from coloured rice can...

12 Oct 2018 - 30 Apr 2019

New South Wales, Australia

Charles Sturt University

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The impact of farm practices on rice grain quality in south-eastern Australia

AgriFutures Australia

This project aims to help identify farm management practices that can improve Australian rice grain quality and on farm profitability. We will investigate how irrigation management, plant densities, and nitrogen rate and timing of application affect grain quality.

12 Oct 2018 - 30 Apr 2019

New South Wales, Australia

Charles Sturt University

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Effect of environment on cereal phenolic composition and its chemopreventive pot

AgriFutures Australia

This research is an attempt at investigating the effects climate has on Australian cereal crops such as rice, sorghum, oats and barley. This study involves screening of multiple varieties of these cereals to select the varieties with the most potent anticancer activity, extracts from these cereals will be tested on...

12 Oct 2018 - 30 Apr 2019

New South Wales, Australia

Charles Sturt University

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Factors affecting the starch digestibility of rice

AgriFutures Australia

This research will investigate the effect of industrial scale thermal processing on the starch digestibility of Australian medium and long grain rice varieties. The total starch, resistant starch and in vitro starch digestibility of processed samples will be measured. Textural, cooking and physicochemical properties of the samples will also determined...

12 Oct 2018 - 30 Apr 2019

New South Wales, Australia

Charles Sturt University

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Optimising amino acid profiles and energy in reduced-protein diets

AgriFutures Australia

This investment will investigate amino acid requirements and validate ideal protein ratios for modern genotype broiler chickens being fed reduced protein diets containing high inclusion levels of crystalline amino acids. The project will also determine how to best adjust metabolisable energy in reduced protein diets for optimal growth performance and...

11 Jul 2019 - 21 Jul 2022

New South Wales, Australia

The University of Sydney

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Economic impact of non-starch polysaccharides in broiler diets

Oaten Hay Breeding Program - Improving rate of gain

Synthesis of Case Studies Investigating the Value of Seasonal Climate Forecasts

Litter and Environment – BMPs and data to support production and industry growth

Exploring the health beneficial properties of rice bran

The Therapeutic Properties of Coloured Rice-derived Polyphenols

The impact of farm practices on rice grain quality in south-eastern Australia

Effect of environment on cereal phenolic composition and its chemopreventive pot

Factors affecting the starch digestibility of rice

Optimising amino acid profiles and energy in reduced-protein diets

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