3727 research projects
Research project
Dairy Up project 10: Non replacement dairy calves pathways
Dairy Australia
This project builds on an earlier pilot project (Non-Replacement Calf Pathways Pilot Project) that considered community attitudes, local barriers and opportunities for reducing early life calf slaughter. This project will develop dairy beef and veal pathways that are socially and economically sustainable; and support the development of regional projects (eg...
1 Apr 2021 - 30 Jun 2023
Victoria, Australia
Research project
Updated Marginal Abatement Cost Curve
Dairy Australia
Marginal abatement cost (MAC) curves are a commonly used policy tool that indicate the potential for Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emission abatement and associated costs. This project's objective is to provide a robust decision-making framework through an updated MAC to inform the adoption of GHG emissions reduction solutions on dairy farms....
1 Aug 2021 - 30 Jun 2022
Victoria, Australia
Research project
Impact Assessment of Investment in Processing RD&E Projects
Australian Pork (APL)
As part of its Statutory Funding Agreement with the Commonwealth Government, Australian Pork Ltd (APL) is required to prepare and maintain an Evaluation Framework in line with APL’s Research, Development and Extension (RD&E) Program Framework. In 2021, AgTrans Research was contracted to examine the economic, environmental, and social impacts of...
12 Apr 2021 - 31 Aug 2021
Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Research project
Measuring Emissions Intensity at Dairy Farm and Industry Scale
Dairy Australia
This project aims to provide farmers with an accurate method to measure on-farm emissions intensity (EI) and to research ways to reduce it across the Australian dairy industry. The industry is committed to reducing EI of milk production by 30% by 2030.
30 Aug 2021 - 31 May 2023
Victoria, Australia
Research project
Building advisory capability in nutrient management planning
Dairy Australia
The objective of this project it to establish ongoing funded regional roles to, work with networks, support job seekers and farmers and deliver activities that lead to the successful attraction and recruitment of a sustainable workforce
15 Sep 2021 - 15 Sep 2024
Victoria, Australia
Research project
Building capacity in effluent system design for dairy
Dairy Australia
The objective of this project is to provide certified accredited training for service providers in effluent (liquid waste and sewage) design and management, so that dairy farmers have access to qualified personnel to assist with their systems and ensure that effluent management is within Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) guidelines for...
19 Jul 2021 - 30 Jun 2022
Victoria, Australia
Research project
Optimising the duration of betaine supplementation in pig production
Australian Pork (APL)
Betaine is a conditional supplement used in pig production which has been found to enhance growth of pigs, thereby reducing production costs. Further it can reduce fat deposition in carcasses resulting in fewer penalties for producers at processing. However, the key factors that determine the cost-effectiveness of betaine use, when...
14 Nov 2018 - 15 Feb 2021
Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Research project
Amino acid balance and appetition in weaned pigs
Australian Pork (APL)
It is a common practice for producers to include excess levels of some amino acids in pig diets to minimise growth variation in pigs, further correct dietary levels of amino acids like lysine and leucine can improve feed intake and increase average daily gain in weaner pigs, as well as...
30 Jun 2016 - 7 Apr 2021
Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Research project
Smarter irrigation for profit
Dairy Australia
This project established under the Rural R&D For Profit Program, focusses on practical, cost effective strategies to improve the water productivity of Australian cropping and pasture irrigators and by doing so address and provide solutions to the challenge of reduced water availability. Improving water use efficiency both pre farm and...
1 Jul 2019 - 30 Jun 2022
Victoria, Australia
Research project
Anticoagulant rodenticide excretion in rats following median lethal dose (LD50) administration
Australian Pork (APL)
While rodenticide residue levels are low and therefore unlikely to affect the safety of pork, there is a consumer perception of food safety risk. Understanding anticoagulant excretion and behavioural/mobility changes that occur when rodents consume anticoagulant rodenticides is critical for managing the risks associated with rodenticide use and in developing...
29 Nov 2018 - 29 Jan 2020
Australian Capital Territory, Australia