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Ginger Extension Coordination Project
This investment provides effective and timely dissemination of key RD&E information for ginger based farming systems that are easy for growers to understand and apply on farm. Information is focused on best management production to maximise yield and quality to improve profitability and sustainability.
29 Aug 2019 - 31 Aug 2023
New South Wales, Australia
Australian Ginger Industry Association Incorporated
Research project
Developing a novel diagnostic test for early pregnancy in the mare
Despite gold standard management practices, breeding in the Thoroughbred industry is still inefficient. While fertilisation rates are estimated at 95%, only about 65% of matings result in a foal being born. This investment will use world first in vitro strategies to investigate the unique biological features of equine pregnancy including...
18 May 2019 - 30 Apr 2023
New South Wales, Australia
The University of Newcastle
Research project
Coxiella burnetii infection in association with equine abortion
Coxiella burnetii causes 'Q fever' in humans and can cause abortions in some other species including horses. This project uses molecular techniques to understand the biology of C. burnetii in equine abortion, the potential risks to human and horse health and possible transmission pathways. The findings will inform the development...
17 May 2019 - 31 Dec 2020
New South Wales, Australia
The University of Melbourne
Research project
Science fact not fiction: Detecting gene edited racehorses
Horse racing officials from the International Federation of Horseracing Authorities (IFHA) have been closely monitoring developments in gene editing and the potential to threaten the definition of the Thoroughbred. Currently, the only way to determine whether a Thoroughbred has been gene edited is to examine its DNA sequence and compare...
29 Jul 2019 - 31 Aug 2022
New South Wales, Australia
Racing Australia Limited
Research project
Scoping study of sustainable weed management in tea tree oil plantations
This project for the tea tree oil industry (TTO) undertakes a comprehensive literature review of weed management in Melaleuca production and similar perennial farming systems, including innovative practices. It will consult widely with tea tree oil producers and industry experts in the two main production regions (Northern Rivers, NSW; Atherton...
1 Sep 2019 - 31 Aug 2020
New South Wales, Australia
University of New England
Research project
Developing Industry Standards for Australian Native Oils
The investment supports the growth of the native oils industry through; development of industry standards for oil quality and identification; development of a database of native oil properties, applications and regulatory information; collection and curation of specimens from plant populations representing key Australian essential oil bearing plants
11 Oct 2019 - 15 Jul 2023
New South Wales, Australia
Essential Oil Producers Association of Australia
Research project
Age dependent energy and digestible amino acids of common Australian feedstuffs
Phase feeding is a chicken feeding system in which energy content of the diet is increased and dietary amino acids (AA) levels are reduced steadily over time in an attempt to reduce costs associated with excess dietary protein. A lack of information on nitrogen corrected apparent metabolisable energy (AMEn) and...
12 Mar 2020 - 30 Apr 2023
New South Wales, Australia
Massey University
Research project
Determining pregnancy status in camels
This project will develop and validate a rapid and reliable blood test suitable for field use to determine pregnancy status in the camel utilising existing technology and equipment with the aim of supporting industry growth.
13 Jun 2019 - 15 May 2020
New South Wales, Australia
Australian Camel Products Industry Association Ltd
Research project
Yield and quality assessment of dual purpose wheat for the export hay industry
Awnless wheat is a market preferred option for wheaten hay in the export market and is a potential complementary product to oats for hay production. This project provides growers, processors and exporters with hay and yield quality data of dual purpose, awnless wheat varieties, as well as the potential for...
27 Aug 2019 - 31 Mar 2023
New South Wales, Australia
Agrilink Agricultural Consultants (Australia) Pty Ltd
Research project
Fodder Safe
Fodder Safe is an online chemical recording system for the Australian export fodder industry. This project will create a fodder chemical database, develop an electronic spray diary to record growers' chemical applications, and provide maximum residue level information to growers to ensure that fodder for export is suitable for export...
14 Oct 2019 - 15 Jun 2022
New South Wales, Australia
Agsmart Pty Ltd