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Industry Development Grant_Alan Dorin
The funds will be used to support a current project by allowing us to extend an existing, working, single-unit honeybee activity monitoring prototype. This prototype contains a high quality digital camera, portable Raspberry-Pi computer for in-field installation, power source and solar support, and custom machine learning software that tracks insect...
20 Oct 2020 - 19 Nov 2021
New South Wales, Australia
Monash University
Research project
Feasibility study and development of RD&E Plan for the Australian teff industry
This project will undertake a feasibility study that determines the potential of teff production in Australia and develop a research, development and extension plan for the Australian teff industry. The plan will clearly prioritise key research, development and extension needs and identify opportunities for growth within the teff industry.
5 Jun 2021 - 5 Sep 2022
New South Wales, Australia
The University of Melbourne
Research project
Australian Date Palm Industry strategic vision, research and communication plan
This project will consult with industry and associated stakeholders to assess the priorities of the Australian Date Growers Association (ADGA) for the next five years. The consultation will identify assumptions and options for a new strategic plan. The outcomes will inform a literature review into research gaps. A research, development...
14 May 2021 - 15 Aug 2022
New South Wales, Australia
Australian Date Growers Association Inc
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Enhanced Extension for the Australian Tea Tree Industry
The Enhanced Extension for the Australian Tea Tree Industry project is designed to provide an industry-based extension service to tea tree growers, oil producers and service providers to accelerate the adoption of improved production techniques and develop an extension service platform that can endure for industry benefit.
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15 Apr 2021 - 19 Apr 2024
New South Wales, Australia
Farmacist Pty Ltd
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Goat Fibre Sustainable Production Guidelines and Manual
Goat fibre products are in high demand and short supply across the globe. With a local industry, there is an opportunity for Australian producers to increase participation in this trade.With this in mind, this project aims to develop Goat Fibre Sustainable Production Guidelines and a Production Manual for use by...
1 Oct 2019 - 15 Jul 2020
New South Wales, Australia
Schuster Consulting Group Pty Ltd
Research project
Rapid point of care diagnosis of equine Hendra Virus using LAMP technology
Hendra virus (HeV) is a highly lethal zoonotic paramyxovirus that is a occupational hazard in the equine industries. This investment targets the optimisation of LAMP (Loop-mediated isothermal amplification) technology for rapid clinic or field based testing. The current test requires 5 days for the result and the develpment of this...
15 May 2020 - 15 Jun 2021
New South Wales, Australia
The University of Queensland
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)
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
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
Research project
Opening the gates to hemp grazed livestock in Australia
This research forms part of a larger project co-funded by Meat and Livestock Australia. It uses controlled feeding trials to study the effects of consuming whole plant hemp (leaves, flowers, stems) on the performance and meat quality of sheep.
1 Jul 2019 - 1 Jun 2021
New South Wales, Australia
Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (WA)