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Practical AgTech: existing and emerging innovations logo
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Practical AgTech: existing and emerging innovations

AgriFutures Australia

The project aimed to enhance the adoption of precision agriculture technologies among farmers in the region. It focused on demonstrating the practical benefits of these technologies through a series of workshops, field days, and on-farm trials.

Key achievements include the successful organization of multiple workshops and field days that provided...

17 May 2022 - 17 May 2023

New South Wales, Australia

Lucerne Australia Inc.

Evaluation of captive bolts for the stunning of kangaroo young logo
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Evaluation of captive bolts for the stunning of kangaroo young

AgriFutures Australia

During the commercial harvesting of kangaroos, it is a requirement of a national code of practice that the dependent young of shot females are humanely euthanased using an acceptable method to prevent suffering. The aim of this study is to determine the effectiveness and suitability of captive bolt devices for...

8 Dec 2022 - 5 May 2024

New South Wales, Australia

(DPIRD NSW) The Crown in right of the State of New South Wales acting through the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development

Coomandook Sheep Yard Redevelopment with Technology Integration logo
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Coomandook Sheep Yard Redevelopment with Technology Integration

AgriFutures Australia

This project will expose students to possible applications of technology even in a small scale operation, we should see a change in headset about looking at and adopting technology. This will then be talked about on the family farm, and as students leave school, taken with them in to their...

15 May 2022 - 15 May 2023

New South Wales, Australia

Coomandook Area School

AgTech road trip and showcase tour of technology on farm logo
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AgTech road trip and showcase tour of technology on farm

AgriFutures Australia

The project aimed to enhance the understanding and adoption of agricultural technology among its members. The project included farm visits, workshops, and study tours to showcase the integration of technology in farming practices.

Key activities included a tour of Frew Foods International, where participants learned about technology integration in lamb...

16 May 2022 - 16 May 2023

New South Wales, Australia

Perennial Pasture Systems

The aim of this project is to build the capacity of students to utilise and interpret a range of data sets using GPS technology on livestock monitoring. logo
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The aim of this project is to build the capacity of students to utilise and interpret a range of data sets using GPS technology on livestock monitoring.

AgriFutures Australia

Through the identified projects, the College aims to provide the technological tools, support and experience that engage students and encourage them to broaden their thinking. The majority of students are aware of the benefits technology can bring to their farming context but they are not comfortable identifying how or what...

14 May 2022 - 28 Sep 2023

New South Wales, Australia

Unity College

Connecting the unconnected for on-farm technology adoption logo
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Connecting the unconnected for on-farm technology adoption

AgriFutures Australia

The project aimed to enhance connectivity on farms, thereby facilitating the adoption of advanced agricultural technologies. Because of this, the project focused on addressing connectivity gaps in grain production areas by implementing Zetifi's Wi-Fi solutions. Three grain producers were chosen to implement Zetifi's technology, with the selected farms utilizing Zetifi's...

17 May 2022 - 17 May 2023

New South Wales, Australia

Grain Producers South Australia

Future of Weed Detection logo
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Future of Weed Detection

AgriFutures Australia

The project aimed to empower Mallee farmers by providing practical exposure to advanced site-specific weed detection technology. It exceeded expectations, with MSF members attending two well-supported events showcasing innovative optical spot sprayers.

The first event featured formal presentations and outdoor displays of seven optical spot sprayers. Attendees, including 55 farmers...

13 May 2022 - 13 May 2023

New South Wales, Australia

Mallee Sustainable Farming Inc

Application for Top-Up Scholarship - University of Queensland logo
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Application for Top-Up Scholarship - University of Queensland

AgriFutures Australia

The water shortage brought about by a combination of climate changes and recent environmental flow legislation that limits irrigation water allocation has created an unprecedented restriction on rice production in south-eastern Australia. Therefore, the Australian rice industry aims to increase its water productivity and consider adopting water-saving alternative rice cultivation...

16 Aug 2022 - 12 Jun 2026

New South Wales, Australia

The University of Queensland

Utilising automated watering systems and soil moisture probes to compare watering strategies and ensure water use efficiency logo
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Utilising automated watering systems and soil moisture probes to compare watering strategies and ensure water use efficiency

AgriFutures Australia

This project plans to build the skills and abilities of all students completing Agricultural pathways within our school. Many of these students will transition onto farms across our region in the future, either as trainees, employees or future farm operators. The results of our research project will be made available...

17 May 2022 - 17 May 2023

New South Wales, Australia

Manjimup Senior High School

Connecting Rice Research to the Internet of Things and beyond logo
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Connecting Rice Research to the Internet of Things and beyond

AgriFutures Australia

The project aimed to enhance farm connectivity and automation through advanced digital technologies. The project successfully designed and installed a comprehensive Wi-Fi network using Starlink and linked access points to cover the entire RRAPL farm. This network facilitated the connection of farm sensors and irrigation automation technology, providing real-time data...

16 May 2022 - 16 May 2023

New South Wales, Australia

Rice Research Australia Pty Ltd