3727 research projects
Research project
DAWE Antimicrobial Resistance
Dairy Australia
Improve the management of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) at a farm level that would support industry’s ability to mitigate risks associated with AMR transmission and development (including impacts of usage on risk of AMR development and antimicrobial residues, and biosecurity risks such as pathways of antimicrobials and AMR dissemination from wildlife...
1 Feb 2022 - 30 Jun 2024
Victoria, Australia
Research project
Climate Resilience with Mixed Species and Nutrient Cycling
Dairy Australia
Changes to pasture management from reliance on perennial ryegrass dominant pastures and high inputs of N fertilisers to multispecies pastures (grass, legume, herb) provide potential opportunities to increase home grown feed in more challenging seasons, reduce reliance on costly nitrogen fertilisers, reduce environmental impacts, build deeper soil carbon, and improve...
1 Apr 2023 - 30 Jun 2028
Victoria, Australia
Research project
DairyFeedbase 2023-28
Dairy Australia
The objective of this project is to improve the profitability and resilience of Australian dairy farms through more efficient production and management of soils, forages and animal nutrition. This proposal supports the “National Soils, Forage and Nutrition R&D Framework” goal to drive a 20% increase in productivity and profitability by...
1 Jul 2023 - 30 Sep 2028
Victoria, Australia
Research project
Anaerobic Digestion
Dairy Australia
The objective of this project is to identify the most promising opportunities within Victoria for the development of bioenergy projects based on co-digestion.
3 Jul 2023 - 27 Dec 2024
Victoria, Australia
Research project
C4Milk final phase
Dairy Australia
The objective of the C4Milk research program is to increase milk yield (L/cow) by at least 10% and decrease feed related costs ($/cow) by at least 10%.
1 Jul 2023 - 30 Sep 2026
Victoria, Australia
Research project
Forage Value Index (FVI) FY24
Dairy Australia
The Forage Value Index (FVI) helps Australian dairy farmers make more informed decisions when selecting profitable ryegrass cultivars.
1 Jul 2023 - 15 Apr 2025
Victoria, Australia
Research project
Climate Adaptation Development
Dairy Australia
Build a national framework for dairy farming climate change adaptation that connects existing research and resources to sub-regional and business needs, incorporating: A detailed understanding of expected sub-regional climate change impacts to 2040, (e.g., local district rainfall and variability, not global or national) and match predicted changes in key parameters...
31 Jan 2024 - 30 Sep 2024
Victoria, Australia
Research project
Delivering on the Dairy Sector Food Waste Action Plan - Actions 1 & 2
Dairy Australia
Operationalize the Dairy Sector Food Waste Action Plan by implementing Action 1 and Action 2, with the goal of advancing food waste reduction efforts in the dairy industry through standardized data collection and targeted measures to reduce process-related waste The implementation of Action 1 and 2 aim at: Improving monitoring:...
1 Nov 2023 - 31 Jan 2025
Victoria, Australia
Research project
Australian Surplus Calves Roadmap - Phase 2
Dairy Australia
Development of a roadmap that will focus on the beef and dairy industry can manage surplus calves throughout the supply chain.
1 Feb 2024 - 31 Jul 2024
Victoria, Australia
Research project
Know Your Carbon Number (KYCN)
Dairy Australia
The initiative supports accelerating farmers’ understanding of their carbon footprint and identifying immediate actions to reduce emissions. It seeks external funding, incentives, and support to help farmers know their carbon number, while positioning the ADCC as the preferred tool for dairy farmers and supply chain partners, ensuring future enhancements meet...
1 Feb 2024 - 28 Feb 2026
Victoria, Australia