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RIRDC contribution to the AECL Spotty Liver projects logo
Research project

RIRDC contribution to the AECL Spotty Liver projects

Spotty Liver Disease (SLD) is an emerging disease in extensively housed poultry. It's most commonly seen in free-range layer hens but has also been reported in broiler breeders. This disease is associated with increased mortality, particularly around the time of peak production. This project supports the Australian Egg Corporation's (AECL)...

1 Jul 2017 - 3 Jun 2019

New South Wales, Australia

Australian Eggs Limited

Ginger Development and Extension logo
Research project

Ginger Development and Extension

The overall objective of this project is to implement an Extension and Development program that supports all ginger growers to increase productivity, farm gate profitability and competitiveness. The project will deliver three main components; Food safety and clean seed extension, Industry pest and disease management, and Communication and industry development...

22 Nov 2017 - 31 Jul 2019

New South Wales, Australia

Department of Primary Industries - Queensland

Siriver – producing lucerne breeders seed logo
Research project

Siriver – producing lucerne breeders seed

Siriver is the most popular and important variety of lucerne planted in Australia. The hybrid variety has been in existence since the late 1970's but only 0.96 grams of breeder's seed was left. This project will develop a strategy for, and then, produce a minimum of 3kg of seed per...

25 Jun 2017 - 30 May 2020

New South Wales, Australia

Lucerne Australia Inc.

Northern Australia Rice - Developing and building capacity logo
Research project

Northern Australia Rice - Developing and building capacity

The overall objective of this project is to increase the scale of the Northern Australia rice industry by providing overarching project coordination, management and reporting of project milestones and activities while delivering on the following objectives: Varietal Selection & Assessment, Best Practice Agronomy, Grower Adoption, Post Harvest.

15 Dec 2017 - 30 Apr 2020

New South Wales, Australia

Rice Research Australia Pty Ltd

Contribution towards the National Plant Biosecurity RD&E logo
Research project

Contribution towards the National Plant Biosecurity RD&E

On site.

15 Jun 2017 - 16 Jul 2018

New South Wales, Australia

Plant Health Australia Limited

Animal welfare and sustainability of the Australian kangaroo harvesting industry logo
Research project

Animal welfare and sustainability of the Australian kangaroo harvesting industry

Commercial harvesting is currently the only effective and relatively humane method of reducing the broad scale abundance of kangaroos and their negative impacts on primary production and the environment. Harvested kangaroo populations continue to be monitored under a range of harvest regimes and environmental conditions, providing a stronge understanding of...

1 Aug 2017 - 26 Mar 2020

New South Wales, Australia

(DPIE) The Crown in right of the State of NSW acting through the DPI within the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment

Hazelnuts in Australia: Productivity & Economic Analysis for Industry Expansion logo
Research project

Hazelnuts in Australia: Productivity & Economic Analysis for Industry Expansion

This investment will produce resources to inform and guide existing and new hazelnut growers on productive farm management strategies and economic potential. Resources will include regional understanding of soils, varieties, nutrition, water management and pest/disease/weed management.

28 Feb 2018 - 30 May 2022

New South Wales, Australia

(DPIRD NSW) The Crown in right of the State of New South Wales acting through the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development

Kangaroo Commercial Code Review logo
Research project

Kangaroo Commercial Code Review

This project aims to deliver a revised National Code of Practice for the humane slaughter of kangaroos and wallabies for commercial purposes. Issues including welfare impacts on dependent kangaroo young; euthanasia methods for in pouch young and young at foot; and male only harvesting strategies will be incorporated into a...

2 Mar 2018 - 25 May 2019

New South Wales, Australia

(DPIRD NSW) The Crown in right of the State of New South Wales acting through the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development

Market and Production Potential for Australian Produced Propolis logo
Research project

Market and Production Potential for Australian Produced Propolis

Propolis is a resinous mixture that honey bees produce from saliva, beeswax and the exude of tree buds, sap flows and other botanical sources. It is used as a sealant for unwanted open spaces in the hive. Humans make use of the antimicrobial properties of propolis for a range of...

9 Jul 2018 - 31 May 2019

New South Wales, Australia

AgEconPlus Pty Ltd

Tea Tree Breeding Program 2 logo
Research project

Tea Tree Breeding Program 2

Tea tree (Melaleuca alternifolia) is grown for its essential oil, which is distilled from the leaf and sold for use in cosmetic and healthcare products.This project builds on the previous tea tree breeding program and focusses on improving the quality and quantity of oil produced in tea tree plantations.

1 Jul 2017 - 15 May 2019

New South Wales, Australia

Southern Cross University