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Understanding Blue Green Aphid Resistance in the Pasture Seeds Industry  logo
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Understanding Blue Green Aphid Resistance in the Pasture Seeds Industry

AgriFutures Australia

Lucerne and other legume crops suffer significant damage from bluegreen aphids (BGA) directly feeding and spreading harmful plant viruses in these crops. In the past, growers have successfully protected their crops from BGA by spraying insecticides that efficiently control these aphids. However, over the last two years, growers in NSW...

7 Dec 2021 - 3 Nov 2022

New South Wales, Australia

Cesar Pty Ltd

Annan, Endeavour and Normanby Catchment's Community, Producer Technology Uptake-Building Drought Resilience  logo
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Annan, Endeavour and Normanby Catchment's Community, Producer Technology Uptake-Building Drought Resilience

AgriFutures Australia

The project aimed to enhance the adoption of innovative technology among farmers and graziers in the Annan, Endeavour, and Normanby River catchments.

The project implemented a new approach to delivering technology services, which included one-on-one producer consultations, facilitated group learning, and data sharing. The focus was on agricultural extension and...

13 Dec 2021 - 19 Jan 2023

New South Wales, Australia

Cape York Weeds and Feral Animals Incorporated

Promoting uptake of remote water monitoring systems in livestock enterprises through education with the intended outcome of increased productivity, profitability and sustainability.  logo
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Promoting uptake of remote water monitoring systems in livestock enterprises through education with the intended outcome of increased productivity, profitability and sustainability.

AgriFutures Australia

The project aimed to enhance the adoption of remote water monitoring systems among livestock enterprises. The initiative included organizing field days and educational events to demonstrate the benefits and functionalities of various agtech products.

The project successfully introduced growers to a range of agtech options, resulting in increased awareness and...

24 Dec 2021 - 21 May 2023

New South Wales, Australia

AMPS Research

Digital viticulture technology for the Canberra Wine District logo
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Digital viticulture technology for the Canberra Wine District

AgriFutures Australia

The project aimed to demonstrate the application of precision agriculture technologies in viticulture.

The project involved several key activities, including a Producer Technology Workshop, the completion of individual technology uptake plans by participants, and a Group Technology trial. The VSCD purchased a DJI Phantom 4 drone with a Multispectral Camera...

31 May 2021 - 1 May 2023

New South Wales, Australia

Viticulture Society of the Canberra District Incorporated Association

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

AgriFutures Australia

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

Carbon accounting tools. Choosing a clear pathway to creating a carbon baseline logo
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Carbon accounting tools. Choosing a clear pathway to creating a carbon baseline

AgriFutures Australia

The project aimed to increase the adoption and use of carbon accounting tools among producers. The project utilized the Greenhouse Accounting Frameworks (GAF) sheep/beef and cropping baseline tool, which are free, simple, and continuously updated to ensure accurate carbon baseline measurements. To facilitate data recording, the AgPro Management annual benchmarking...

15 Dec 2021 - 21 Jan 2023

New South Wales, Australia

AgPro Management

Evaluation and positioning of dual purpose cereals for the export hay market logo
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Evaluation and positioning of dual purpose cereals for the export hay market

AgriFutures Australia

Dual purpose wheat and barley hay are being investigated to provide exporters with a broader suite of fodder products and to enhance hay yield and quality, and reduce risk for growers. The project will investigate hay yield and quality, and grain yield and protein of dual purpose wheat, barley and...

10 Nov 2022 - 18 Mar 2025

New South Wales, Australia

Agrilink Agricultural Consultants (Australia) Pty Ltd

Practical Technology Uptake on the Monaro- Hosting a Regional Agricultural Technology Symposium logo
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Practical Technology Uptake on the Monaro- Hosting a Regional Agricultural Technology Symposium

AgriFutures Australia

The project aimed to facilitate the identification of specific technological needs of farmers and graziers in the Monaro region. The project team achieved through the successful facilitation of a Regional Agricultural Technology Symposium that engaged both the local farmers and Agtech industry representatives. Over the full day it featured practical...

31 May 2021 - 31 May 2022

New South Wales, Australia

Monaro Farming Systems CMC Inc

Community Trust in Rural Industries - Grains Industry Focal Study logo
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Community Trust in Rural Industries - Grains Industry Focal Study

AgriFutures Australia

While it is proposed that this focal study focuses on the grains industry, there is scope to explore how other industries could participate in the three identified areas of uncertainty: 1) fertiliser use; 2) weed control chemicals and 3) genetic modification of plants. It is expected that all findings from...

10 Oct 2021 - 12 Jun 2022

New South Wales, Australia

Reflexivity Pty Ltd

Evaluation of a prototype vaccine for rattles in foals logo
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Evaluation of a prototype vaccine for rattles in foals

AgriFutures Australia

Rattles is a severe and potentially fatal disease of Thoroughbred foals, caused by the bacterium Rhodococcus equi. As the bacterium is present in virtually all soils it is very difficult to prevent foals from being exposed to it. Up to 20% of foals exposed to the bacterium will develop...

15 Jun 2023 - 28 Nov 2027

New South Wales, Australia

The University of Queensland