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AMPC Hub LMS Adoption – Online Learning Readiness Program (CMA) logo
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AMPC Hub LMS Adoption – Online Learning Readiness Program (CMA)

Australian Meat Processor Corporation (AMPC)

Many red meat processors recognise the value of digital training but lack the tools, expertise, and internal capacity to adopt an online learning system. Barriers like limited hardware, course development skills, and uncertainty around process changes stall progress. This project provides tailored support to up to eight processing plants—five without...

1 Jul 2025 - 4 Jul 2027

New South Wales, Australia

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AMPC Hub LMS Adoption Program logo
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AMPC Hub LMS Adoption Program

Australian Meat Processor Corporation (AMPC)

While 70% of the red meat industry supports the concept of a centralised training hub, many processing plants lack the capability, confidence, or internal resources to adopt and implement its Learning Management System (LMS) effectively. Without structured support, there is a high risk of low uptake, wasted investment, and inconsistent...

30 Jul 2025 - 21 Aug 2026

New South Wales, Australia

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AMPC Hub LMS Lifecycle Management Project logo
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AMPC Hub LMS Lifecycle Management Project

Australian Meat Processor Corporation (AMPC)

The red meat processing industry continues to face challenges in delivering consistent, high-quality training. Without sustained support, the existing Hub Learning Management System (LMS) risks becoming underutilised, despite strong industry backing. The Lifecycle Management project proposes dedicated resourcing to manage and enhance The Hub LMS—covering system maintenance, user engagement, and...

4 Sep 2025 - 20 Mar 2028

New South Wales, Australia

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Ongoing management of the Handbook of Australian Meat (HAM) Application (App) logo
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Ongoing management of the Handbook of Australian Meat (HAM) Application (App)

Australian Meat Processor Corporation (AMPC)

Meat cut descriptions can be confusing for both processors and importers and can cause a market access issue if there is disagreement. The Handbook of Australian Meat (HAM) App, developed and maintained by AUSMEAT, aids in addressing this problem. the app is an international red meat resource which facilitates the...

1 Jul 2025 - 29 Dec 2028

New South Wales, Australia

AUS-MEAT Limited

Testing sheep and beef tissues for semi-carbazide residues logo
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Testing sheep and beef tissues for semi-carbazide residues

Australian Meat Processor Corporation (AMPC)

Detections of semi-carbazide residues in Australian sheepmeat and beef export products by Korea have led to the suspension of three export establishments and threaten access of all exporters to this key market. This project proposes to continue the investigation into this mysterious chemical residue by testing various tissues of sheep...

5 May 2025 - 7 Jul 2025

New South Wales, Australia

Department of Industry Science and Resources

From evidence to action – Maximising agriculture’s value to Australia’s economy logo
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From evidence to action – Maximising agriculture’s value to Australia’s economy

AgriFutures Australia

This research seeks to understand if current estimates properly reflect the true value agriculture contributes to Australia’s GDP (Gross Domestic Product). It will expand traditional economic analysis to include the economic contribution of the entire agricultural supply chain, including service industries, infrastructure development, educational institutions and specialised sectors. This holistic...

26 Nov 2025 - 14 May 2026

New South Wales, Australia

Australian Farm Institute

Seafood Directions Conference 2022, 2024, 2026 logo
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Seafood Directions Conference 2022, 2024, 2026

Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC)

Seafood Directions is regarded as the premier seafood industry conference in Australia. Seafood Directions provides an opportunity for the stakeholders of the seafood industry to come together and discuss issues and opportunities in a national forum. This is particularly valuable in bringing together the interests of the Australian Seafood Industry...

13 Jun 2021 - 30 Dec 2026

Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Development of a Stock Status Report Card for Rays and Sharks logo
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Development of a Stock Status Report Card for Rays and Sharks

Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC)

With growing concerns for the status of shark and ray populations world-wide and increasing pressure to ensure Australia’s 320 species are effectively managed and conserved, there is a need for decision makers in government, conservation advocates, scientists and the public to have access to comprehensive and accurate information to inform...

31 Jul 2021 - 30 Apr 2023

Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Evaluating of the role of direct fish-to-fish contact on horizontal transmission of Koi herpesvirus logo
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Evaluating of the role of direct fish-to-fish contact on horizontal transmission of Koi herpesvirus

Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC)

Common carp (Cyprinus carpio) is a widely cultured fish produced for food globally. It was introduced into Australia for aquaculture and carp is now abundant and widespread in many Australian waterways. Reported impacts from carp include reduction in water quality, river bank damage and may contribute to algae blooms. In...

14 Apr 2021 - 14 Jan 2022

Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Improving the availability of safe and effective veterinary medicines for Australia's seafood industry logo
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Improving the availability of safe and effective veterinary medicines for Australia's seafood industry

Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC)

Globally, disease is the major limiting factor restricting growth in aquaculture (Stentiford et al 2012; Jennings et al 2016), with impact of aquatic diseases exceeding $6 billion per annum. Aquaculture is the fastest growing livestock industry in Australia and is expected to double in value to $2 billion by 2027....

31 May 2021 - 27 Jun 2024

Australian Capital Territory, Australia