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Evaluation of bioprotective bacteria to reduce Campylobacter on raw chicken meat at the end of primary processing logo
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Evaluation of bioprotective bacteria to reduce Campylobacter on raw chicken meat at the end of primary processing

AgriFutures Australia

Campylobacter is a major foodborne disease-causing bacterium that is commonly present in raw chicken meat. This project will explore the potential of good bacteria to kill Campylobacter, thereby making this food safer for human consumption. We will screen over 1,000 harmless bacteria from different foods to identify those which...

2 Dec 2022 - 2 Mar 2025

New South Wales, Australia

Department of Primary Industries - Queensland

Improving water efficiency through uptake of advanced irrigation technologies in Australian Tea Tree logo
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Improving water efficiency through uptake of advanced irrigation technologies in Australian Tea Tree

AgriFutures Australia

The project aimed to enhance water management practices among tea tree growers in far north Queensland. Conducted by Farmacist in collaboration with the NQ Essential Oils cooperative, the project involved the installation of soil moisture monitoring probes and rain gauges at four different properties. These installations allowed growers to monitor...

5 Apr 2022 - 19 Mar 2023

New South Wales, Australia

ATTIA Ltd

Evaluation of a prototype vaccine for rattles in foals logo
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Evaluation of a prototype vaccine for rattles in foals

AgriFutures Australia

Rattles is a severe and potentially fatal disease of Thoroughbred foals, caused by the bacterium Rhodococcus equi. As the bacterium is present in virtually all soils it is very difficult to prevent foals from being exposed to it. Up to 20% of foals exposed to the bacterium will develop...

15 Jun 2023 - 28 Nov 2027

New South Wales, Australia

The University of Queensland

Shared solutions; Developing farmer driven on-farm trials demonstrating the value of technology in the dryland broadacre low-rainfall farming system logo
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Shared solutions; Developing farmer driven on-farm trials demonstrating the value of technology in the dryland broadacre low-rainfall farming system

AgriFutures Australia

The project aimed to increase the implementation of farmer-driven research and highlight the value of technology to support on-farm decision-making. The project engaged BCG’s Young Farmer Network (YFN) to drive these initiatives.

The project involved five groups from Buloke, Loddon, Quambatook and surrounds, West Wimmera, and Yarriambiack. During YFN meetings,...

15 Dec 2021 - 21 Jan 2023

New South Wales, Australia

Birchip Cropping Group Inc

Productivity Booster - Loss Reducer logo
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Productivity Booster - Loss Reducer

AgriFutures Australia

The project aimed to increase the adoption of new technologies, specifically sugarcane harvesting yield and loss monitors, to enhance profitability in the Herbert sugarcane industry.

The primary objective was to demonstrate the benefits of improved harvesting practices through the use of yield and loss monitors. A demonstration trial was conducted...

23 Dec 2021 - 20 May 2023

New South Wales, Australia

Herbert River District Cane Growers Organisation Limited

Evaluation and positioning of dual purpose cereals for the export hay market logo
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Evaluation and positioning of dual purpose cereals for the export hay market

AgriFutures Australia

Dual purpose wheat and barley hay are being investigated to provide exporters with a broader suite of fodder products and to enhance hay yield and quality, and reduce risk for growers. The project will investigate hay yield and quality, and grain yield and protein of dual purpose wheat, barley and...

10 Nov 2022 - 18 Mar 2025

New South Wales, Australia

Agrilink Agricultural Consultants (Australia) Pty Ltd

Review of chemistry associated with honey testing logo
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Review of chemistry associated with honey testing

AgriFutures Australia

A literature review will be undertaken to investigate analytical methods to determine adulteration and quality of Australian honey samples. This will include determination of limitations of different analytical techniques and provide recommendations as to which analytical methods are likely to be the most appropriate for the Australian honey industry.

4 Mar 2019 - 7 Jun 2019

New South Wales, Australia

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

A Novel Device for the On-farm Assessment of Stallion Sperm Fertility logo
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A Novel Device for the On-farm Assessment of Stallion Sperm Fertility

AgriFutures Australia

The use of assisted reproductive technologies is prohibited in the Thoroughbred industry. Historically this has meant that stallion sperm quality cannot be thoroughly assessed prior to breeding the mare. The determination of putative stallion fertility at the time of cover would allow managers to make informed decisions about strategic breeding...

17 May 2019 - 31 May 2022

New South Wales, Australia

The University of Newcastle

Developing a novel diagnostic test for early pregnancy in the mare logo
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Developing a novel diagnostic test for early pregnancy in the mare

AgriFutures Australia

Despite gold standard management practices, breeding in the Thoroughbred industry is still inefficient. While fertilisation rates are estimated at 95%, only about 65% of matings result in a foal being born. This investment will use world first in vitro strategies to investigate the unique biological features of equine pregnancy including...

18 May 2019 - 30 Apr 2023

New South Wales, Australia

The University of Newcastle

Scoping study of sustainable weed management in tea tree oil plantations logo
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Scoping study of sustainable weed management in tea tree oil plantations

AgriFutures Australia

This project for the tea tree oil industry (TTO) undertakes a comprehensive literature review of weed management in Melaleuca production and similar perennial farming systems, including innovative practices. It will consult widely with tea tree oil producers and industry experts in the two main production regions (Northern Rivers, NSW; Atherton...

1 Sep 2019 - 31 Aug 2020

New South Wales, Australia

University of New England