3727 research projects
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Ginger Ninja: Automating disease detection in seed ginger stock
AgriFutures Australia
Pests and diseases pose a significant production concern to most ginger growers and are a constant threat to yields. Fusarium, in particular, is a key threat to ginger seed stock as it can be spread through soil from infected plant material. This project pilots the development of an automated vision...
1 Jul 2019 - 16 Apr 2021
New South Wales, Australia
Queensland University of Technology
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Branched-chain amino acids in wheat-based, crude protein-reduced diets
AgriFutures Australia
The chicken meat industry recognises the benefits associated with a reduced crude protein diet. This investment seeks to understand the impact of branched chain amino acids (BCAAs) on starch and protein dynamics. The investment will target development of optimal BCAA inclusion in reduced crude protein diets.
12 Jul 2019 - 15 Jul 2021
New South Wales, Australia
The University of Sydney
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Optimising ranging behaviour by free-range meat chickens
AgriFutures Australia
By altering rearing environments, early life experience and providing resources on the range, this investment aims to increase the number of chickens that access an outdoor range, increase the frequency and duration of visits to the range area and improve chicken distribution on the range. An increased in range use...
19 Dec 2019 - 4 Aug 2023
New South Wales, Australia
University of New England
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The response of broilers to insoluble fibre and exogenous enzymes in low protein
AgriFutures Australia
This investment examines whether lowering dietary crude protein in meat chicken feed can be realised through the supplementation of different sources of insoluble fibre and protease in the feed. The outcomes of this project will lead to the more effective use of protein in broiler diets to potentially reduce the...
12 Jul 2019 - 30 Aug 2021
New South Wales, Australia
University of New England
Research project
Assessment of sexing options to perform nutritional research in meat chickens
AgriFutures Australia
This project assesses options for sexing in chickens in hatcheries following changes in genetics that have resulted in the slow feathering female trait being no longer available breeding broilers. As a consequence, researchers in the areas of poultry nutrition are facing difficulty to perform effective and efficient studies. Other sexing...
14 Jun 2019 - 18 Dec 2020
New South Wales, Australia
University of New England
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Review of the Nutrient Content of Australian Feed Ingredients
AgriFutures Australia
Formulation of a cost-effective diet that meets broiler nutritional requirements is critical for efficient production. However, many nutrient specification databases contain dated information or lack Australian specific data. This project aims to rectify these shortcomings by: (i) compiling current Australian and global data in a review of the nutrient specifications...
5 Apr 2019 - 12 Mar 2020
New South Wales, Australia
University of New England
Research project
Co-designed Scoping study to unlock the power of digital
AgriFutures Australia
Digital innovation lies at the heart of value adding to chicken meat. It is key to optimising individual stages of production systems such as day to day shed operations, optimising inputs and meeting product specifications, to flows into and through logistics and distribution networks and to advanced consignment and traceability...
1 May 2019 - 14 Jun 2020
New South Wales, Australia
Food Agility CRC Limited
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Peri-hatching strategies to endure enteric pathogens in broilers
AgriFutures Australia
This investment will explore in ovo interventions and early post hatch feeding strategies to increase post hatching performance and robustness in chickens. Interventions include the development of an in ovo test for assessing the impact of Essential Oils (EOs) and selection of EOs for testing based on antimicrobial properties, antioxidant...
17 Aug 2019 - 1 Nov 2024
New South Wales, Australia
The University of Queensland
Research project
Best practice manual for managing litter
AgriFutures Australia
Litter conditions must be managed throughout the chicken meat production cycle to provide a comfortable environment for the chickens and ensure efficient poultry production. A large body of work exists, based on Australian and international research, outlining the best practices for managing litter in the sheds, and spent litter. This...
16 Aug 2019 - 4 Dec 2020
New South Wales, Australia
Integrity Ag Pty Ltd
Research project
Understanding the implications of bilateral trade wars on Australian agriculture
AgriFutures Australia
This report seeks to equip Australian agricultural exporters with information on the possible impacts of the current Trump Administration, and associated retaliatory trade measures on Australian export markets. It will be used to help Australian agricultural producers to prepare, manage and respond to possible changes in trade flows in international...
17 Dec 2018 - 12 Apr 2019
New South Wales, Australia
Oxley International Pty Ltd