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Assessing the effects of application of plant hormones on percentage head emergence in oats. logo
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Assessing the effects of application of plant hormones on percentage head emergence in oats.

AgriFutures Australia

This research proposal looks to assess the change in percentage of head emergence of oaten hay crops when plant hormones are applied. Poor head emergence of current oaten cultivars is proving to be a significant challenge to growers in marginal cropping regions. Incomplete head emergence increases both dry down time...

15 Oct 2022 - 18 May 2023

New South Wales, Australia

AgXtra

SCAHLS validation of Hendra Virus (inc. variant) POC test logo
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SCAHLS validation of Hendra Virus (inc. variant) POC test

AgriFutures Australia

The purpose of this research is to evaluate the developed HeV LAMP test using the SCAHLS pathway to allow for it to be used in the field. Additionally, during this evaluation, we aim to develop quality control steps so that the test can be used in the future safely and...

15 Jul 2022 - 30 Sep 2023

New South Wales, Australia

The University of Queensland

Shared solutions; Developing farmer driven on-farm trials demonstrating the value of technology in the dryland broadacre low-rainfall farming system logo
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Shared solutions; Developing farmer driven on-farm trials demonstrating the value of technology in the dryland broadacre low-rainfall farming system

AgriFutures Australia

The project aimed to increase the implementation of farmer-driven research and highlight the value of technology to support on-farm decision-making. The project engaged BCG’s Young Farmer Network (YFN) to drive these initiatives.

The project involved five groups from Buloke, Loddon, Quambatook and surrounds, West Wimmera, and Yarriambiack. During YFN meetings,...

15 Dec 2021 - 21 Jan 2023

New South Wales, Australia

Birchip Cropping Group Inc

Improving farmers skills and knowledge with moisture monitors in break crops in sugarcane fallows logo
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Improving farmers skills and knowledge with moisture monitors in break crops in sugarcane fallows

AgriFutures Australia

The project aimed to demonstrate to farmers with little or no irrigation capacity that growing a legume break crop during their sugarcane fallow period would not compromise their following new plant cane crop. The project addressed the misconception among dryland growers that a break crop in the fallow would dry...

24 Dec 2021 - 21 May 2023

New South Wales, Australia

Mackay Area Productivity Services Limited

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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

Reduce Sugar Cane Harvest losses byinstallingLossMonitorsin Cane harvesters logo
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Reduce Sugar Cane Harvest losses byinstallingLossMonitorsin Cane harvesters

AgriFutures Australia

The project aimed to promote the adoption of yield loss monitors among sugarcane harvesters in the Mackay region. Led by Mackay Sugar Yield Lost Monitoring Program, the project focused on demonstrating the benefits of these monitors through practical trials and field days.

The project involved several key activities, including three...

13 Dec 2021 - 19 Mar 2023

New South Wales, Australia

Mackay Sugar

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

Services to Develop the Producer Technology Uptake Program Community of Practice Resources logo
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Services to Develop the Producer Technology Uptake Program Community of Practice Resources

AgriFutures Australia

This project is aimed at identifying and where required (and within the available budget and timeframe) developing content, tools and resources for an online Community of Practice (CoP) to support farmers, fishers and foresters participating in the AgriFutures Producer Technology Uptake Program to adopt AgTech solutions in their businesses.

Communities...

10 Dec 2021 - 29 Apr 2022

New South Wales, Australia

Price Rural Management Pty Ltd

BGGA Agtech Opportunities Study logo
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BGGA Agtech Opportunities Study

AgriFutures Australia

The project aimed to initiate interest among regional producers in utilising technology on farms and increase their knowledge of the Agtech environment.

One of the major events was the BGGA Innovation Day, held at the Bowen research station. Initially planned as a smaller demonstration, the event expanded due to significant...

15 Dec 2021 - 1 Apr 2023

New South Wales, Australia

Bowen Gumlu Growers Association

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Precision Agriculture in Practice

AgriFutures Australia

The project aimed to engage the dairy sector by establishing key academic, peak, and grower contacts to bring precision agriculture (PA) education to growers and advisers. The project sought to demonstrate how PA technologies can build financial and environmental sustainability within dairy farming systems.

The project allowed for the development...

25 Dec 2021 - 22 May 2023

New South Wales, Australia

Society of Precision Agriculture Australia (SPAA)