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SIP2 - Smarter irrigation in rice growing systems - John Hornbuckle logo
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SIP2 - Smarter irrigation in rice growing systems - John Hornbuckle

AgriFutures Australia

As the Australian rice industry moves to implement 'Dry Rice' strategies that aim to minimise ponded water time and reduce irrigation water applied to rice crops, precision water management will become critical. This investment aims to develop automated sensing and control for reduced water input rice farming systems to ensure...

15 Jan 2020 - 15 Feb 2022

New South Wales, Australia

Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC)

National Agronomy Sesame Trials logo
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National Agronomy Sesame Trials

AgriFutures Australia

This investment will develop best management practice guidelines for sesame production in Australia. Initially focussing on northern Australia then targeting production further south, the project aims to generate confidence in growing sesame with a goal increasing Australian production to 50,000 tonnes.

14 Dec 2019 - 12 Sep 2022

New South Wales, Australia

Savannah Ag Consulting

Review and Update of the ERP & CRMP for the live export industry logo
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Review and Update of the ERP & CRMP for the live export industry

LiveCorp

Australias livestock export industry must manage ongoing risks to people, animals, the environment and businesses across the supply chain. As such, well developed, understood and practiced response plans are required to prepare for risk mitigation in the livestock export supply chain. This project reviewed and updated the live export industry's...

30 Jun 2018 - 30 May 2020

New South Wales, Australia

Noetic Solutions Pty Limited

Economic Analysis of the Live Cattle Export Trade logo
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Economic Analysis of the Live Cattle Export Trade

LiveCorp

This project determined the value of the live cattle export industry to regional zones across Australia. The scope included: 1. full-time equivalent employment numbers 2. the structure of the value chain across zones 3. level of reliance businesses involved in the live export trade have regarding the proportion of their...

14 May 2018 - 30 Sep 2018

New South Wales, Australia

Mercardo

LEP RD&E Blueprint Development 2020-25 logo
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LEP RD&E Blueprint Development 2020-25

LiveCorp

This project developed the Livestock Export Program (LEP) RD&E Blueprint 2020-2025 by engaging with farmers and livestock exporters to develop priorities for the medium to long term. The LEP RD&E Blueprint will be reviewed on an annual basis by the Livestock Export Research and Development Advisory Committee (LERDAC) to ensure...

30 Aug 2019 - 28 Feb 2020

New South Wales, Australia

Noetic Solutions Pty Limited

Identifying opportunities for continued improvements to the on-board live export feed ration logo
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Identifying opportunities for continued improvements to the on-board live export feed ration

LiveCorp

Providing the correct quality and quantity of fodder and feed to livestock during export voyages is a significant and fundamental part of ensuring the welfare of the animals. This project aimed to analyse previous research, existing livestock export and stockfeed standards, scientific literature and observational and anecdotal evidence from within...

12 Feb 2018 - 31 Aug 2018

New South Wales, Australia

Global Livestock Solutions

UNE Project Partnership in bedding, ammonia and stocking densities logo
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UNE Project Partnership in bedding, ammonia and stocking densities

LiveCorp

For livestock being exported by sea, the number of animals in a pen, the condition of their bedding, and the amount of ammonia in the air can all have an impact on welfare. These issues are in many ways interdependent, and a long-term project partnership has been established between the...

15 May 2019 - 31 Mar 2025

New South Wales, Australia

Value analysis of the Australian live sheep export trade logo
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Value analysis of the Australian live sheep export trade

LiveCorp

This report identified and outlined the economic benefit that flows from the live sheep export trade to businesses and individuals along the supply chain in Australia.

16 Oct 2019 - 15 Aug 2020

New South Wales, Australia

Mercardo

Automated Sheep Counting for the Live Export Industry logo
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Automated Sheep Counting for the Live Export Industry

LiveCorp

This project has taken artificial intelligence technology already used regularly on roads to count vehicles, to develop a system of counting sheep.

30 Jul 2018 - 1 Mar 2020

New South Wales, Australia

University of Technology Sydney (UTS)

Data Pipeline & LIVEXCollect Technology logo
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Data Pipeline & LIVEXCollect Technology

LiveCorp

This project aims to expedite and refine the smartphone app (LIVEXCollect) and training materials that have been developed as part of the animal welfare indicators pilot project. The app will be enhanced and extended across the livestock export industry as a standardised data collection tool. Accurate and current data is...

14 Nov 2018 - 31 Oct 2020

New South Wales, Australia

Business Strategic Management Group