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Influencing SBTi

Australian Wool Innovation (AWI)

This project will engage the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) in a two-phase strategy to improve recognition and guidance for methane’s distinct warming profile, using split-gas-aligned modeling and outreach via trusted intermediaries. In phase two, it will broaden the work through science and policy channels with industry partners, including research...

7 Jan 2025 - 30 Jun 2026

New South Wales, Australia

Integrity Ag

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Breeding for Redcuded Methane Emissions

Australian Wool Innovation (AWI)

The purpose of this project is to provide ram breeders with genetic tools (first Research Breeding Values, then Australian Sheep Breeding Values, Indexes, and if possible, Genomic only Breeding Values) to assist ram breeders to breed for lower methane and or lower methane intensity (lower methane per unit of product)....

1 Jan 2026 - 26 Mar 2029

New South Wales, Australia

University of new England

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Glyco-Relevant Flystrike Vaccines

Australian Wool Innovation (AWI)

Key flystrike antigens have been identified for potential vaccine development, supported by in vitro and in vivo assays to measure performance. This project advances that work by optimising antigen structure and exploring new adjuvants and delivery methods to enhance sheep immunity and protective response.

1 Apr 2026 - 28 Feb 2029

New South Wales, Australia

CSIRO

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Environmentl Sustainability Extension FY26-FY27

Australian Wool Innovation (AWI)

The project aims to equip Australian woolgrowers with clear, consistent, and practical environmental sustainability information that supports sustainable, profitable sheep production. This will involve the development of information that closely links with productivity, ensuring the information is delivere to woolgrowers in a way that is understood by them, is of...

10 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2027

New South Wales, Australia

Enviro-Dynamics

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Validation of Genomic Breeding Values

Australian Wool Innovation (AWI)

This project aims to independently evaluate Merino genomic breeding values to validate their accuracy against animal performance at one and two years of age. By assessing 2,000 sire evaluation lambs across three sites, the study seeks to build breeder confidence in early DNA-based selection, reducing reliance on costly ASBV testing...

12 Jan 2025 - 9 Jan 2028

New South Wales, Australia

Austalian Merino Sire Evaluation

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Bioharvesting Phase 2

Australian Wool Innovation (AWI)

This phase of Bioharvesting aims to refine and validate a safe treatment that weakens wool fibres so fleeces can be removed gently and efficiently without the need for shears. This project is an extension to ON-00832 Next Generation Wool Harvesting which has made significant progress towards making bioharvesting a commercial...

1 Apr 2026 - 31 Dec 2028

New South Wales, Australia

The University of Adelaide (UA)

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Biogenic Carbon Case Studies

Australian Wool Innovation (AWI)

This project will deliver detailed farm case studies to provide the high-quality data needed to establish, validate, and support global acceptance of the IWTO Biogenic Carbon Model for wool enterprises. The work will quantify emissions and carbon drawdowns across the production system, enabling robust measurement of wool and sheep meat’s...

14 Jul 2025 - 30 Jun 2026

New South Wales, Australia

International Wool Textile Organisation

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Piloting Nature Positive Farming

Australian Wool Innovation (AWI)

This project will validate and refine AWI’s nature positive farming framework to provide robust, repeatable, and scalable measures of environmental outcomes on Australian wool farms, ensuring alignment with international schemes like SBTN and TNFD. Building on earlier investments, it seeks co-funding, to support widespread adoption that balances productivity, resilience, and...

1 Dec 2026 - 31 Dec 2028

New South Wales, Australia

Macdoch Foundation Ltd

Flystrike multi-insecticide resistance logo
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Flystrike multi-insecticide resistance

Australian Wool Innovation (AWI)

This project will strengthen the Flystrike Resistance Model by incorporating resistance data for imidacloprid and ivermectin, alongside existing dicyclanil and cyromazine profiles, to improve sustainable flystrike management. By analysing resistance trends and on-farm insecticide use, the project will enable refinement of the model and delivery of tailored chemical rotation strategies...

23 Jun 2025 - 30 Sep 2026

New South Wales, Australia

Department of Primary Industries new South Wales

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Sheep liveweight estimation systems

Australian Wool Innovation (AWI)

This project will develop a cost-effective, remote system using 3D camera and LiDAR technology to estimate sheep weight by creating accurate size and volume models linked to RFID tags. The portable system will enable frequent, real-time flock and individual monitoring, improving decision-making for productivity, health, welfare, and profitability.

17 Sep 2025 - 17 Dec 2026

New South Wales, Australia

CSIRO