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The Australian crop mirid: An emerging pest in lucerne seed production systems in South Australia. logo
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The Australian crop mirid: An emerging pest in lucerne seed production systems in South Australia.

AgriFutures Australia

Lucerne is an important pasture species in Australia and pest management is critical in seed crops to maximise yield. The Australian crop mirid (Sidnia kinbergi) is endemic to Australia and NZ and is recognised as a pest of lucerne, clover, pulses, and many horticultural crops. They damage buds,...

14 Nov 2022 - 28 Sep 2023

New South Wales, Australia

Lucerne Australia Inc.

Nutritional Qualities of Black Soldier Fly Larvae logo
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Nutritional Qualities of Black Soldier Fly Larvae

AgriFutures Australia

As the global population continues to grow towards a predicted 9.5 billion by 2050, a critical shortage of animal proteins is increasingly likely. Understanding the need to address growing concerns, non-traditional protein sources such as edible insects, have been recognised as playing an important role in future food security. Edible...

12 Jun 2022 - 2 Jul 2023

New South Wales, Australia

Western Sydney University

Demonstration of fruit scanning technology to Australian prune growers to improve their commercial viability. logo
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Demonstration of fruit scanning technology to Australian prune growers to improve their commercial viability.

AgriFutures Australia

The project aimed to enhance the commercial viability of prune growers through the adoption of advanced fruit scanning technology. The project involved six growers who tested the Green Atlas Cartographer technology to improve their decision-making processes related to fruit thinning and yield estimation.

Key activities included identifying blocks with high...

18 May 2022 - 18 May 2023

New South Wales, Australia

Australian Prune Industry Association Inc

Seaweed Policy Review logo
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Seaweed Policy Review

AgriFutures Australia

Australian Seaweed Institute recently completed the Australian Seaweed Industry Blueprint Implementation project, funded by AgriFutures, which included a workstream to conduct a review of Seaweed Policy and Ocean lease availability in 4 key states. The final document included reviews for 5 States: QLD, TAS, SA, NSW & WA. To publish...

16 Jun 2022 - 12 Feb 2023

New South Wales, Australia

Australian Seaweed Institute Pty Ltd

Hagley Farm School Agricultural Learning Centre logo
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Hagley Farm School Agricultural Learning Centre

AgriFutures Australia

This project aims to support producers by directly providing them with engaging and meaningful learning opportunities designed to increase their understanding and appreciation of digital technologies in agriculture. The workshops will directly address with producers the perceived barriers to adopting digital technologies and increase the likely hood of integrating these...

15 May 2022 - 15 Jun 2023

New South Wales, Australia

Hagley Farm School Agricultural Learning Centre

Developing students and staff while improving farm efficiencies logo
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Developing students and staff while improving farm efficiencies

AgriFutures Australia

This project will give students, staff and the wider College community an opportunity to learn about agtech solutions that are used in the agricultural industry.

Students and staff will develop an understanding of the benefits of technologies used in the broader industry areas and, with guidance and support, become confident...

16 May 2022 - 16 Jun 2023

New South Wales, Australia

Western Australia College of Agriculture Harvey

Digital labour management system adoption program for Tasmanian fruit producers logo
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Digital labour management system adoption program for Tasmanian fruit producers

AgriFutures Australia

The project aimed to enhance the adoption of digital labour management systems among fruit producers. The project involved a series of activities, including workshops, follow-up discussions, online forums, and networking events, to support producers in making data-driven labour decisions.

The project began with an AgriTech workshop, which introduced participants to...

15 May 2022 - 15 May 2023

New South Wales, Australia

Fruit Growers Tasmania Inc.

St Catherine's Livestock Technology Enablers Project logo
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St Catherine's Livestock Technology Enablers Project

AgriFutures Australia

1. "Producers generally learn best from others – seeing the agtech demonstrated, talking to existing users": our project allows local producers to see the agtech used on farm, with cattle, and they can then discuss with the students that have been using it, as to ease of use, and benefits...

16 May 2022 - 16 May 2023

New South Wales, Australia

St Catherine's Catholic College

The use of Infra-red technologies to improve animal welfare logo
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The use of Infra-red technologies to improve animal welfare

AgriFutures Australia

The project will provide data and evidence for local producers about
a. the value of using drone technologies (infra-red and sensors) to monitor paddocks for FOO and sheep temperatures to increase animal welfare, and
b. the value of continuously monitoring the temperature of pigs using infra-red technologies for early identification...

14 May 2022 - 14 May 2023

New South Wales, Australia

Department of Education, Western Australian College of Agriculture Cunderdin

Increasing producer use of the TAFCO online automatic weather stations logo
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Increasing producer use of the TAFCO online automatic weather stations

AgriFutures Australia

The project aimed to upgrade and enhance the existing network of online weather stations in North-East Victoria. The project addressed the impending shutdown of the Telstra 3G network in 2024, which would have rendered the current weather stations obsolete.

The project successfully upgraded seven weather stations located in the King...

17 May 2022 - 17 May 2023

New South Wales, Australia

Tobacco & Associated Farmers Co-operative Limited