3727 research projects
Research project
Virtual reality stunning training tool
LiveCorp
Effective and ongoing training is important to ensure that animal welfare standards are maintained during the slaughter of livestock shipped overseas. This is a key component of the Exporter Supply Chain Assurance System (ESCAS). Small abattoirs which only put through a few animals each day can pose a challenge when...
3 Oct 2022 - 20 Oct 2023
New South Wales, Australia
Research project
Update of biosecurity resources for Registered Establishments
LiveCorp
Given the increased risks faced by Australia following the detection of exotic animal diseases in our near neighbours, this project involved updating biosecurity resources for Registered Establishments (REs). This will assist these pre-export quarantine facilities to use best practice biosecurity principles when developing or updating their existing biosecurity plans, by...
1 Dec 2022 - 24 Nov 2023
New South Wales, Australia
Research project
Performance and value of the live sheep export trade
LiveCorp
The live sheep export industry has fundamentally changed over recent years. Record high livestock prices, regulatory changes and a range of other factors have contributed to a decline in numbers, while industry initiatives, regulatory changes and research have seen significant improvements in animal welfare. This study was conducted to provide...
1 Dec 2022 - 1 Jul 2023
New South Wales, Australia
Research project
HSRA Online
LiveCorp
The livestock export industry uses a Heat Stress Risk Assessment (HSRA) model before some voyages, to adjust the number of sheep and cattle on a ship based on factors such as age and breed of the animals, time of year, departure and destination ports, and expected weather along the route....
22 Dec 2020 - 30 Dec 2021
New South Wales, Australia
Research project
Strategic Agrichemical Review Process (SARP) 2023 updates
Hort Innovation
This project delivers the 2023 Strategic Agrichemical Review Process (SARP) for each of the following industries: almond, avocado, banana, berry, lychee, macadamia, melon, olive, onion, papaya, passionfruit, pineapple and Summerfruit. SARPs provide an updated view of current priorities and gaps regarding pest, disease and weed control. Each industry’s SARP report...
6 Nov 2023 - 30 Jun 2025
New South Wales, Australia
Research project
Banana Industry Benchmarking
Hort Innovation
This investment equips Australian banana growers with the ability to compare their businesses against national and regional benchmarking data. This will enable growers to track their performance against industry averages and ‘best in class’ performance, providing the opportunity for making positive changes to their business to promote growth. A tailor-made...
14 May 2023 - 20 May 2028
New South Wales, Australia
Research project
Almond Center of Excellence Operation and Maintenance
Hort Innovation
This project provides for the ongoing operations, maintenance and expansion of the Almond Centre of Excellence (ACE). The ACE is a 60-hectare experimentation and demonstration orchard that is the home of the almond industry’s R&D activities. Located in Loxton, South Australia, the Centre is a collaboration between industry, researchers and...
18 Sep 2023 - 31 Oct 2028
New South Wales, Australia
Research project
Evaluating self-fertile varieties in block plantings for almond growers
Hort Innovation
This project is evaluating self-fertile almond varieties in block plantings to demonstrate their benefits to growers and how this system could be incorporated into existing operations, together with varietal information, to provide the greatest return.
8 Apr 2024 - 1 Mar 2029
New South Wales, Australia
Research project
Almond Industry Statistics and Data Collection 2023-2025
Hort Innovation
This project collects industry statistics and makes them readily available to almond growers and other industry stakeholders, such as processors and marketers. The competitiveness and sustainability of the Australian almond industry relies on having access to up-to-date and accurate data and statistics to enable the industry to collaboratively plan, develop...
29 May 2023 - 30 Nov 2025
New South Wales, Australia
Research project
Soil Wealth and Integrated Crop Protection - phase 3
Hort Innovation
The Soil Wealth and Integrated Crop Protection program assists melon and vegetable growers to improve the management of their soil and crop health, to drive their productivity, profitability and sustainability on-farm. Building on the success of the previous investment Soil Wealth and Integrated Crop Protection - phase 2 (VG16078), the...
1 Apr 2023 - 1 Mar 2028
New South Wales, Australia