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Rice Extension Program logo
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Rice Extension Program

AgriFutures Australia

The Rice Extension program is key to influencing and increasing the adoption of water saving technologies and other good management practices to increase the productivity, profitability, and sustainability of Australian rice production. Ultimately the program contributes to achievement of the rice industry’s water use productivity target of an average of...

1 Jan 2022 - 31 Oct 2026

New South Wales, Australia

SunRice

To understand the relative health of a sugarcane crop through the use of drone technology. logo
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To understand the relative health of a sugarcane crop through the use of drone technology.

AgriFutures Australia

The project aimed to demonstrate the practical applications and benefits of drone technology for sugarcane growers. Throughout 2022, Plane Creek Productivity Services Limited (PCPSL) completed over 55 drone projects for growers, showcasing various uses of drones in agriculture.

Initially, the project planned to hold a workshop targeting 20 growers, but...

14 Dec 2021 - 20 Jan 2023

New South Wales, Australia

Plane Creek Productivity Services Limited

Intensive Horticulture Advanced Technology Outreach and Adoption Program. logo
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Intensive Horticulture Advanced Technology Outreach and Adoption Program.

AgriFutures Australia

The project aimed to enhance the adoption of advanced agricultural technologies among vegetable growers in South Australia.

One of the primary activities was the Agtech Planning Event, which provided support and information to vegetable growers on implementing agtech on their properties. The workshop which was well-received by the industry with...

31 May 2021 - 31 May 2022

New South Wales, Australia

South Australian Growers Limited

Reducing the Effects of Heat Stress and Ageing on Sperm DNA damage in Thoroughbred Stallions logo
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Reducing the Effects of Heat Stress and Ageing on Sperm DNA damage in Thoroughbred Stallions

AgriFutures Australia

The reproductive fitness of a male animal is not only measured by the ability of his sperm to fertilise the egg, but also the quality of his sperm's DNA, which inevitably contributes half the genetic code to his offspring. There are many factors that may influence the quality of sperm...

2 Aug 2022 - 1 Oct 2025

New South Wales, Australia

The University of Newcastle

Productivity Booster - Loss Reducer  logo
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Productivity Booster - Loss Reducer

AgriFutures Australia

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

Western Australian Pork Producers Association Agtech Up-take Project logo
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Western Australian Pork Producers Association Agtech Up-take Project

AgriFutures Australia

The project aimed to facilitate the adoption of electronic data recording technologies among WA pork producers. The project focused on a variety of software options, including MetaFarms, Cloudfarms, PigPass, and the BCF Ultrasound app.

Key achievements of the project include:
  • Recruitment and Participation: ten farms, including a mix of large...

1 Jun 2021 - 9 May 2023

New South Wales, Australia

Western Australian Pork Producers Association Inc

Governance Training for WA Thoroughbred Stakeholder Bodies logo
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Governance Training for WA Thoroughbred Stakeholder Bodies

AgriFutures Australia

To provide training in governance to Western Australian Thoroughbred Stakeholder Bodies and anyone interested in participating in these bodies in the future. By providing education on the roles and responsibilities of boards, how to have an effective board and understanding strategy and risk, we aim to improve the capabilities of...

15 Jul 2022 - 30 Jan 2023

New South Wales, Australia

Thoroughbred Breeders WA

Endoscopy of the upper respiratory tract at Australian Thoroughbred yearling sales: Can we do better?  logo
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Endoscopy of the upper respiratory tract at Australian Thoroughbred yearling sales: Can we do better?

AgriFutures Australia

Post-sale examination of the upper airways (scoping) is commonly performed at Australian yearling sales to determine whether there is evidence of upper airway dysfunction that might influence future racing performance, and hence nullify the sale. Laryngeal function is graded using a scale of 1-5, with grades 4 and 5 considered...

18 Oct 2022 - 3 Nov 2024

New South Wales, Australia

The University of Adelaide (now operating as Adelaide University)

Evaluation of bioprotective bacteria to reduce Campylobacter on raw chicken meat at the end of primary processing logo
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Evaluation of bioprotective bacteria to reduce Campylobacter on raw chicken meat at the end of primary processing

AgriFutures Australia

Campylobacter is a major foodborne disease-causing bacterium that is commonly present in raw chicken meat. This project will explore the potential of good bacteria to kill Campylobacter, thereby making this food safer for human consumption. We will screen over 1,000 harmless bacteria from different foods to identify those which...

2 Dec 2022 - 2 Mar 2025

New South Wales, Australia

Department of Primary Industries - Queensland

Improving Farm Water Use Efficiency - Digital technology implementation and training to improve overall on-farm productivity and improve farm water-use efficiencies.  logo
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Improving Farm Water Use Efficiency - Digital technology implementation and training to improve overall on-farm productivity and improve farm water-use efficiencies.

AgriFutures Australia

The project aimed to enhance growers' awareness of weather variability and improve on-farm water use efficiency through digital technologies. The project consisted of two main components: a workshop-based training and a broad-scale member trial. The training involved at least 24 producers who developed personalized farm-tech plans and learned from workshop...

1 Jun 2021 - 1 Jun 2022

New South Wales, Australia

Stirlings to Coast Farmers Inc