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Epidemiological and bacteriological analyses of Salmonella infection in the Australian Thoroughbred horse breeding industry logo
Research project

Epidemiological and bacteriological analyses of Salmonella infection in the Australian Thoroughbred horse breeding industry

Salmonella is a bacterial pathogen that can infect horses of all ages and result in disease (including diarrhoea, dehydration and severe illness) and even death of affected animals. Salmonella can have major impacts on the health and well-being of horses, cause disruption to Thoroughbred stud farms, other horse properties and...

2 Aug 2022 - 2 Dec 2024

New South Wales, Australia

Charles Sturt University

Online Training Portal To Improve Animal Welfare Via Upskilling Existing And Prospective Breeding Farm Staff With A Focus On Early Career Workers logo
Research project

Online Training Portal To Improve Animal Welfare Via Upskilling Existing And Prospective Breeding Farm Staff With A Focus On Early Career Workers

This project will develop three courses that will utilise experts in various areas of welfare and factors that contribute to welfare. Courses will comprise of one or more subjects. Each subject will comprise of a combination of an explainer video or photo, a text article and a quiz.

The courses...

15 Jul 2022 - 30 Jan 2023

New South Wales, Australia

Thoroughbred Breeders Australia

Productivity Booster - Loss Reducer logo
Research project

Productivity Booster - Loss Reducer

The project aimed to increase the adoption of new technologies, specifically sugarcane harvesting yield and loss monitors, to enhance profitability in the Herbert sugarcane industry.

The primary objective was to demonstrate the benefits of improved harvesting practices through the use of yield and loss monitors. A demonstration trial was conducted...

23 Dec 2021 - 20 May 2023

New South Wales, Australia

Herbert River District Cane Growers Organisation Limited

Catalysing a $10M Australian Insect Industry: an industry-led RD&E plan logo
Research project

Catalysing a $10M Australian Insect Industry: an industry-led RD&E plan

AgriFutures Australia has identified insect farming as an emerging industry with high potential to reach $10 million per annum in the next five years. This project supports the long term growth and competitive advantage of Australian insect farmers by developing a practical, industry-led RD&E plan. The roadmap will identify industry...

20 Nov 2019 - 27 Mar 2020

New South Wales, Australia

AgThentic Pty Ltd

Improved oat varieties for hay production 18-19 finishing 2020 logo
Research project

Improved oat varieties for hay production 18-19 finishing 2020

The National Oat Breeding Program centred on South Australia develops improved oat varieties for hay production in Western Australia (WA), South Australia (SA), Victoria (Vic) and southern New South Wales (NSW). It releases improved oat hay varieties with high dry matter production, enhanced hay quality and superior combinations of disease...

1 Jul 2019 - 28 Feb 2020

New South Wales, Australia

Department of Primary Industries and Regions

Training and extension for the Chicken Meat Industry logo
Research project

Training and extension for the Chicken Meat Industry

This investment identifies training needs for the chicken industry and develops targeted extension programs to maximise the adoption relevant research and development outputs.

20 Oct 2019 - 31 Oct 2023

New South Wales, Australia

Department of Primary Industries - Queensland

International agriculture subsidies and the impact on Australian agriculture logo
Research project

International agriculture subsidies and the impact on Australian agriculture

The project provides an understanding of the current state of play with regard to agricultural subsidies paid by major agricultural exporting countries to their domestic producers. The extent to which those subsidies are impacting Australian agricultural producers is analysed.

30 Sep 2019 - 15 Jan 2020

New South Wales, Australia

Burnside Anderson Pty Ltd trading as Kym Anderson and Associates

Assessment of size and scope of the certified temperate pasture seeds industry logo
Research project

Assessment of size and scope of the certified temperate pasture seeds industry

This project creates a detailed database providing an assessment of the size and scope of the Australian certified temperate pasture seeds industry. Information provided includes: (i) the number of growers of certified pasture seed; (ii) crops/varieties grown; (iii) states/regions; (iv) hectares used (by grower and state/region); (v) tonnage produced (by...

20 May 2019 - 20 Oct 2019

New South Wales, Australia

RM Consulting Group Pty Ltd

Agricultural Health and Safety Statistics 2019 logo
Research project

Agricultural Health and Safety Statistics 2019

This project tracks 2019 annual statistics on farm deaths and injuries. It assesses data from the National Coroner's Information System and other information sources to gather data on unintentional farm injury and deaths in Australia. The information will also categorise the leading causes of death (tractors, quads, water/dams, farm utilities,...

25 Jun 2019 - 31 Jan 2020

New South Wales, Australia

The University of Sydney

Developing an ICIP Protocol and Engagement Strategy logo
Research project

Developing an ICIP Protocol and Engagement Strategy

Support AgriFutures to develop guidance for managing Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property issues.

7 May 2019 - 27 Apr 2020

New South Wales, Australia

Terri Janke and Company Pty Ltd