3727 research projects
Best practice manual for growing pomegranates in Australia
AgriFutures Australia
an emerging rural industry with high growth potential. The market for Australian pomegranates is growing and includes whole fresh fruit, juices, ready-to-eat and frozen arils, and nutraceuticals. Significant opportunity for...
27 Mar 2022 - 8 Jun 2023
New South Wales, Australia
RM Consulting Group Pty Ltd
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
Online Training Portal To Improve Animal Welfare Via Upskilling Existing And Prospective Breeding Farm Staff With A Focus On Early Career Workers
AgriFutures Australia
This project will develop three courses that will utilise experts in various areas of welfare and factors that contribute to welfare. Courses will comprise of one or more subjects. Each subject will comprise of a combination of an explainer video or photo, a text article and a quiz.
The courses...
15 Jul 2022 - 30 Jan 2023
New South Wales, Australia
Thoroughbred Breeders Australia
AgTech Ready - McLaren Vale Wine Region
AgriFutures Australia
One of the primary activities was an AgTech Meetup, which brought together AgTech developers and grape growers to discuss challenges and opportunities for AgTech adoption. It included an in-vineyard session and...
6 Jan 2022 - 3 Mar 2024
New South Wales, Australia
McLaren Vale Grape Wine and Tourism Association
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
Carbon accounting tools. Choosing a clear pathway to creating a carbon baseline
AgriFutures Australia
15 Dec 2021 - 21 Jan 2023
New South Wales, Australia
AgPro Management
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 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
Annan, Endeavour and Normanby Catchment's Community, Producer Technology Uptake-Building Drought Resilience
AgriFutures Australia
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
Automated visual yield estimation in table grape vineyards
AgriFutures Australia
The project involved ten table grape producers in north-west Victoria, with selections being based on growing varieties,...
12 Jan 2022 - 21 May 2023
New South Wales, Australia
Australian Table Grape Association
Turning images into action: precision orcharding and variability mapping to improve returns in tree fruit orchards
AgriFutures Australia
The project involved demonstrations of orchard scanning and grid-based soil mapping at two commercial apple orchards in the Goulburn Valley, Victoria. The Green Atlas Cartographer, a ground-based scanning system using...
16 Dec 2021 - 22 Jan 2023
New South Wales, Australia
Apple and Pear Australia Limited