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Quantitative DNA tests for lucerne seed wasp and associated parasitoid wasps logo
Research project

Quantitative DNA tests for lucerne seed wasp and associated parasitoid wasps

Lucerne seed wasp (LSW; Bruchophagus roddi) is a major economic and production threat to the Australian lucerne seed industry. This project will develop quantitative DNA soil tests for LSW and two associated parisitoid wasps; Idiomacromerus perplexus and Pteromalus sequester. This project will also evaluate different sampling strategies to monitor lucerne...

1 Jul 2020 - 30 Sep 2023

New South Wales, Australia

The University of Adelaide (PIRSA/SARDI)

Review of PRJ-010702 - ManukaLife Project logo
Research project

Review of PRJ-010702 - ManukaLife Project

This project aims to enhance the production of high grade Australian Manuka honey through selection of species and hybrids within Leptospermum that will provide desired attributes for the cosmetic, pharmaceutical, neutraceutical and medicinal industries.

19 Sep 2019 - 30 Oct 2019

New South Wales, Australia

Edward Murray Spicer

Study of protein source and selected amino acids for gut integrity of chickens logo
Research project

Study of protein source and selected amino acids for gut integrity of chickens

Recent research has looked at how low protein poultry diets aim to improve production and welfare. This investment investigates how manipulating specific amino acids in low protein diets can improve the intestinal gut barrier function by reducing gut permebility and inflammation leading to improved health and performance.

30 Sep 2020 - 10 Aug 2023

New South Wales, Australia

The University of Adelaide (PIRSA/SARDI)

Effective stunning and slaughter for poultry training workshops logo
Research project

Effective stunning and slaughter for poultry training workshops

Animal welfare is a high priority for the Australian poultry industry and maintaining skills and knowledge in this area with key staff is important. The purpose of these training workshops is to improve the understanding of commercial poultry stunning and slaughter systems, as they impact on welfare outcomes and product...

22 Jun 2020 - 15 Jan 2021

New South Wales, Australia

Mintrac

Scoping a Communication Strategy for Raising Awareness of Honey Bees logo
Research project

Scoping a Communication Strategy for Raising Awareness of Honey Bees

This project seeks to create a communications plan that assist industry in raising awareness of the importance of bees for; healthy ecosystems, healthy forests and global food security. The focus of the communications plan will target delivery for best reach and impact using a variety of communication methods and channels....

2 Jun 2020 - 1 Sep 2020

New South Wales, Australia

Australian Honey Bee Industry Council

Composition of Australian honey logo
Research project

Composition of Australian honey

This project will develop a database of the composition of Australian honey based on internationally recognised regulations. This database will indicate the variations in the composition of Australian honey and could be used to develop an Australian honey standard in collaboration with an organisation such as Standards Australia or Australia/New...

1 Jul 2020 - 30 Aug 2023

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

New opportunities for the production of premium and medicinal honey logo
Research project

New opportunities for the production of premium and medicinal honey

This investment will review a range of annual and perennial legumes suitable for use by the honeybee industry across southern Australia and will demonstrate the commercial application of suitable legumes as a source for nectar and pollen to the bee and pasture seeds industry.

24 Jun 2020 - 15 Jun 2021

New South Wales, Australia

University of Western Australia

The impact of climate on sorghum utilisation in poultry diets logo
Research project

The impact of climate on sorghum utilisation in poultry diets

Variable climatic conditions in Australia has meant that drought has become a reoccuring feature. Sorghum is often used in broiler diets in Australia, however the previous drought recorded higher sorghum inclusion rates due to the shortage and high price of wheat, however reduced performance was recorded in flocks fed drought...

30 Sep 2020 - 29 Jan 2026

New South Wales, Australia

The University of Sydney

Accelerating Wattle Seed production for the Australian Native Food Industry logo
Research project

Accelerating Wattle Seed production for the Australian Native Food Industry

There are over 100 edible wattle species recognised across Australia and they grow in every ecosystem represented across the entire continent. This investment will research existing plantings and new trials for species selection and agronomy management as well as developing mechanical planting and harvesting methodology required for commercial production. The...

22 Jun 2020 - 2 Jul 2023

New South Wales, Australia

Australian Native Food Industry Limited

Nutritional & Environmental Comparison of Chicken Meat and Alternative Proteins logo
Research project

Nutritional & Environmental Comparison of Chicken Meat and Alternative Proteins

In Australia, surveys show a substantial increase in the number of consumers identifying as vegetarian and vegan in the past five years. In the food market, plant based alternatives (PBAs) and cultured meat companies are actively competing with traditional meat, using environmental credentials as a major point of difference. However,...

16 Jan 2020 - 16 Dec 2021

New South Wales, Australia

Integrity Ag Pty Ltd