3726 research projects
Research project
Concentrated Solar Thermal Power
Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)
This project involves a review of available concentrated solar thermal (CST) and power (CSP) technologies, to understand the technical and financial viability of these systems for installation at Australian feedlots and abattoirs.
1 Apr 2018 - 1 Dec 2018
New South Wales, Australia
All Energy Pty Ltd
Research project
Facilitation of the Australian Red Meat Carbon initiative
Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)
This project will investigate two key problem areas identified within Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)'s Carbon Neutral 2030 initiative: 1. delivering an appropriate supply of 3-nitrooxypropanol and/or red as paragopsis algae into the rumen of cattle and sheep in order to reduce or eliminate methane emissions without compromising the digestive...
7 Aug 2018 - 22 Feb 2019
New South Wales, Australia
Cicada Innovations Pty Ltd
Research project
DEXA Cost Assessment
Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)
Presently, 55 beef and lamb processors across Australia have expressed interest in adopting DEXA technology and submitted associated budget infrastructure costs to implement. This will undertake an independent assessment to confirm that estimated costs for DEXA installation site infrastructure are consistent with the anticipated building and services modifications required for...
30 Apr 2019 - 20 Dec 2019
New South Wales, Australia
Meateng Pty Ltd
Research project
Rapid measurement of intramuscular fat
Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)
This project tested the potential for a high-resolution imaging needle probe to measure the intramuscular fat (IMF) percentage in lamb. The development of a tool that can measure the IMF percentage would provide carcase feedback that producers could use to optimise genetics and on-farm management practices.
30 May 2019 - 30 Dec 2019
New South Wales, Australia
The University of Adelaide (UA)
Research project
Research to provide data to support application for a minor use permits for chemicals including trichlorfon, chlorine, copper sulfate, hydrogen peroxide, benzylkonium chloride for control of disease including White Spot Syndrome Virus (WSSV) in…
Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC)
Currently there are no approved treatment options to assist control of ponds and water to provide biosecure operation of farms and for responding to outbreaks of white spot disease caused by the exotic pathogen white spot syndrome virus (WSSV). WSSV is one of a number of exotic pathogens that have...
18 Dec 2018 - 29 Aug 2019
Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Future Fisheries Veterinary Service (FFVS)
Research project
Identification of muscle parasite in Yellowtail Kingfish (Seriola lalandi) and Mahi Mahi (Coryphaena hippurus), and determination as to the efficacy of non-invasive screening technology for the purpose of identifying infected fish in a commercial fish…
Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC)
Yellowtail kingfish (Seriola lalandi) and Mahi mahi (Coryphaena hippurus) are increasingly important to New South Wales fishers with escalating consumer demand. Incidents of muscle parasite infections that cause muscle softening in both species have been reported with increasing frequency in recent years. These parasites are adversely impacting consumer confidence in...
2 Jul 2017 - 30 Oct 2018
Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Department of Agriculture and Fisheries Queensland (DAFQ)
Research project
Novel technologies to assist rapid and sensitive detection of brown marmorated stink bug
Hort Innovation
Interceptions of the Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (BMSB) at Australian ports have been increasing in number for several years. An accurate, fast, and cost-effective diagnostic is necessary to improve surveillance power and direct activities towards high risk pathways at the national border, and would increase capabilities of biosecurity personnel to...
New South Wales, Australia
CESAR
Research project
Crop and varietal data to better understand the importance of pollination
Hort Innovation
This project will ensure that all available crop pollination dependency data is easily accessible to relevant stakeholders (eg growers, apiarists, consultants, plant breeders) and that ongoing data collection is standardised and addresses research gaps. Having access to this information will enable strategies for effective pollination to be developed by industry...
End: 31 Aug 2026
New South Wales, Australia
Research project
Predictors of AI Success & Semen Standards
Australian Wool Innovation (AWI)
The aim of this project is to comprehensively analyse the impact of both male and female factors on the success of artificial insemination programs in the sheep industry.
End: 30 Apr 2024
New South Wales, Australia
Research project
Nursery Usage & Attitudes Benchmark Program
Hort Innovation
This project is benchmarking consumers’ attitudes and perceptions of the nursery category. The results will be used to inform and improve the impact of future marketing and provide the foundations to identify how future campaigns impact attitudes and behaviours. The benchmarking will determine the level of brand health (consideration, purchase...
New South Wales, Australia