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Project snapshot: Future options for the control of the redlegged earth mite in pasture seed production

This project built on a four-year Grains Research and Development Corporation investment, Future options for the control of the redlegged earth mite in Australian crops,...

Yield and quality assessment of dual-purpose wheat for the export hay industry

The Australian fodder industry makes a fundamental contribution to the Australian economy, with an estimated value of $1.75 billion at farm gate. Wheat and barley...

Fact sheet: Sea cucumber aquaculture – Maintaining water quality using ecotoxicology tools

Maintaining optimal water quality is essential for the success of sea cucumber aquaculture. Inadequate water quality can lead to decreased production of cultured species and...

Guidelines central to on-farm emergency management plans

Chicken meat and egg industries unite to tackle disease threat amid ever-increasing industry biosecurity challenge.

Future options for the control of the redlegged earth mite in pasture seed production

Redlegged earth mite (RLEM; Halotydeus destructor) has been a significant pest to broadleaf plants and legumes across southern Australia since it was accidentally introduced in...

Uncovering and minimising the impacts of global logistics disruption: May 2024

The ‘Uncovering and minimising the impacts of global logistics disruption’ project aims to help agricultural export supply chain stakeholders minimise the impacts of logistics disruptions...

Growing sesame in Australia- planting equipment

This video discusses the planting equipment used for sesame crops.

Size and scope of the Australian honey bee and pollination industry: An updated snapshot for 2023

In 2020, AgriFutures Australia supported research to develop a detailed statistical picture of the Australian honey bee and pollination industry. Three years on, against a...

Growing sesame in Australia- harvesting equipment

This video discusses the harvesting equipment used for sesame crops.

Rice Connect: presented by Ricegrowers' Association of Australia, SunRice and AgriFutures Australia

Join us at Rice Connect on Wednesday, 31 July and Thursday, 1 August 2024 in Moama NSW. Presented by the Ricegrowers’ Association (RGA), SunRice Group,...

Farmers to contribute to fatigue management project - a first for agriculture.

In a joint initiative led by the Rural Safety & Health Alliance (RSHA), the Farming and Fatigue: Growing Sensible Solutions project aims to guide industry...

Chemical residue monitoring for the Australian export fodder industry

Maintaining market access is paramount to the Australian export fodder industry. The industry, pivotal to the agricultural sector, faces stringent regulatory requirements across global markets...

Future farmers: AgriFutures boosts Narrandera High School Angora Goat Program

AgriFutures Australia has thrown its support behind a unique high school program in rural NSW that provides students with hands-on experience and education focused on...

Sydney-sider’s thirst for knowledge inspires a hunger to feed billions

Surrounded by high-rises and sky-scrapers all his life, it would be a mistake to assume Ben’s city upbringing had limited his thirst for agricultural knowledge.

Bug Bites: Unveiling the Nutritional Benefits of Insects

Did you know that insects are embraced as food by over two billion people worldwide? Despite challenges with social acceptance and industry standards, Australia’s edible...

New tech tested to support kangaroo management

PhD student Evan Curtis has reached a turning point in research investigating the use of drones, simulation studies and artificial intelligence (AI) to sustainably manage...

Provenance Storytelling for Success

Provenance Storytelling for Success   Now, more than ever, consumers are demanding to know more about where and how their food and fibre is produced....

Sea cucumber health and biosecurity for aquaculture development

Globally, there are more than 70 species of exploited sea cucumber mainly from the genera Holothuria, Actinopyga, Bohadschia, Stichopus and Thelenota. Well-dried A-grade product (bêche-de-mer)...

Mapping the workforce of Australian agriculture

Australia’s agriculture, fisheries and forestry industries contribute significantly to the national economy, with gross production forecast to reach $90 billion in 2024-2025. The industries provide...

Clover4Bees makes encouraging progress prioritising pasture species

Pasture legumes shortlisted for honey bee food source potential, honey production attributes and industry collaboration opportunities.

Project snapshot: Rapid diagnosis of strangles to improve horse health

Infectious diseases can cause significant equine illness and death, seriously impacting the productivity of the Australian thoroughbred breeding industry and incurring economic losses. One well-known...

Tickets on sale now for evokeAG. 2025 in Brisbane

It’s time to plan your trip to the Sunshine State, because tickets to agrifood tech and innovation event AgriFutures evokeAG. 2025 are officially on sale.

A superfood renaissance down under: AgriFutures Australia announces new research plan for the quinoa industry

Known for its ancient origins and impressive nutritional profile, quinoa has not only captured the attention of health-conscious consumers globally, but also that of Australian...

Horizon scan for new market opportunities in emerging industries

Emerging industries exert an important influence within the Australian agricultural domain, contributing to the national economy while also facilitating the adaptation to evolving global demand....

2023 Winners

AgriFutures Thoroughbred Horses Program 2023 RD&E Snapshot

Welcome to the annual AgriFutures Thoroughbred Horses Program RD&E Snapshot, my first as Chair of the Advisory Panel. As this RD&E Snapshot goes into the...

Durian and Mangosteen Orchards - North QLD Survey

Agricultural Trade Policy Made Easy (SPANISH) La Politica de comercio agricola en terminos sencillos

Marketing Venison Products – Trademark and country-of-origin

A Web-based Racing Injury Reporting System

Market Access Under the Doha round

Selecting High Performing Angoras

Development of a celery oil extract industry

Antiviral Activity of Tea Tree Oil (in Vitro and in Vivo)

Tolerance of Pseudomonas aeruginosa to tea tree oil

7th Australian Native Flower Conference

Tea Tree/Hyudrogel Dressings for Use in Wound Care

Assessing the in situ efficacy of tea tree oil as a topical antiseptic

Optimum Weaning Time for Fallow Deer in Southern Australia

Fostering Collaborative Regional Development in Bioindustries: a case study, stage 1

Collaborating to Maximise Benefits from Local Government Natural Resource Management Projects

Producing Capers in Australia

Local Community Preparedness for an Emergency Animal Disease Outbreak

Alley Farming for Improved Water Management and Nutrient Cycling

Fauna Conservation in Australian Plantation Forests - A review

Exotic Tropical Fruits and Vegetables – Category marketing opportunities

Rice-based diets for protection against intestinal bacterial infections

Testing Hay Treated with Mould-inhibiting, Biocontrol Inoculum

Objective Measurement of Fodder quality Across animal Species

Should I Convert To Organic Farming? Information To Support Your Decision.

Profitability of medium to low rainfall agroforestry in the cropping zone

Evaluation of Jojoba Germplasm in Different Environments

Medicinal Herbs - A preliminary evaluation of Astragalus, Bilberry, Feverfew and Stevia

Using Banded Tree-Agriculture Systems to meet surface water management targets: a design framework

Development of a bacterial wilt test to facilitate the export of lucerne seed

Biodiversity in Eucalypt Planting Established to Reduce Salinity

Evaluation of an Independent Confirmatory test for Total Plasma Carbon Dioxide (TCO2)

Rural Industry Adjustment to Trade Related Policy Reform

Breeding Blue Mallee

Modelling the Potential Productivity of Commercial Farm Forestry Species

Research in Progress - Wildflowers and Native Plants 2004-2005

Evaluation of the fodder Crops and Pasture Seeds Programs-An overview of all projects-Stage 1

Early Detection of Exotic Pests and Diseases in Asian Vegetables Through Imaging Spectroscopy

Effective Use of the Internet - Keeping professionals working in rural Australia

Red Bayberry - a new and exciting crop for Australia? Travel Report

Agricultural Trade Policy Made Easy (O ABC Da Politica Comercial Agricola) PORTUGUESE

Global Population Projections: Is the UN getting it wrong?

Risk and Risk Perception: A literature review

Information availability and needs in agroforestry

Guide to using the Farm Forestry and Agroforestry Reference Library database

Useful databases and websites on agroforestry and farm forestry

Proceeds 3rd National Herbs, Native Food and essential oils convention

Growing the Capital of Rural Australia - the task of capacity building

Water quality and provision for goats

Regulation of Immune responses in Human Skin by Tea Tree Oil

Racetrack Design and Performance

Borage production for oil and gamma-linolenic acid

FARMSCAPE ONLINE: Interactive Internet Support for Farmers’ situated learning

Development of Improved Molecular Detection Methods for Bacillus cereus Toxins

Effect of Salt Intake on Feed Intake and Growth of Fallow and Red Weaner Deer

Research in Progress - Rare Natural Animal Fibres 2003-2004

Research in Progress - Essential Oils and Plant Extracts 2003-2004

Research in Progress - Deer 2003-2004

Research in Progress - Agroforestry and Farm Forestry 2003-2004

Making Cashmere attractive to investors

Advancing the Securitisation of Australian Agriculture: Hybrid Equity

Olive Industry - an environmental management systems framework

Scholtzia Involucrata: Selection and development of clones for commercial production

Research in Progress - Global Comptetitiveness 2003-2004

Research in Progress - Resilient Agricultural Systems 2003-2004

On-farm communications systems evaluation series, stage 1 CDMA evaluation

Making Cashmere Attractive to Investors

Wood and fibre properties of dryland conifers

Fuelling Landscape Repair: A Bioenergy Industry as a Sustainable Energy and Land-use Option for Australia

Boronia heterophylla - Selection and development of clones for commercial production

Blackwood Management: Learning from New Zealand

Research in Progress - Pasture Seeds 2003-2004

Research in Progress - Fodder Crops 2003-2004

Research in Progress - Horses 2003-2004

Research in Progress - Honeybee 2003-2004

Research in Progress - Rice 2003-2004

Research in Progress - Wildflowers and Native Plants 2003-2004

Research in Progress - Tea Tree Oil 2003-2004

Biofertilisers in Action

Control of Intestinal Spirochaete Infections in Chickens

Durian Germplasm Evaluation

Improved Species Climatic Profiles

Increasing the export potential-opportunities for Australian garlic

An Evaluation of Lucerne Varieties for Seed Yield and Strategies to Enhance Seed Production

Towards Professional Accreditation for Advisers and Consultants in Agriculture, Natural Resource Management and related sectors

Enhancing the Unique Properties of Kangaroo Leather

Nutrition and Irrigation Management of Rambutan for Maximisation of Yield and Quality

Managing Riparian Land and Trees for Multiple Uses

Energy and protein requirements of fallow deer under a Mediterranean environment

Improved vaccine strategies for management of equine herpes viruses

Australian Cashmere – attributes and processing

Benchmarks for New Animal Products: Crocodile, Squab and Yabby

Making Farm Forestry Pay - brochure

Plantation Design and Biodiversity Conservation

Australian Low Rainfall Tree Improvement Group: Compendium of Softwood Tree Improvement

OPTIONS1: Costs and Benefits of Diversification: Whole Farm Case Studies

Performance of Red Deer Calves After Early Weaning

Vineyard Posts from Eucalypts Grown on Effluent Water

New food and pharmaceutical products from agriculture

Clip Preparation Standards for Australian Alpaca Fibre - Grower Adoption

Improving Australian Tea Tree - through selection and breeding (1996-2001)

The Prospect of Commercialising Boab Roots as a Vegetable

Post Harvest Handling of Australian Flowers - A Practical Workbook

Innovative use of farm trees: Australian marketing experiences

4th National Farm Injury Prevention Conference

Tree Root Morphology in Alley systems

Dairy Goat Manual

R&D Plan for the Equine Industry Program 2002-2006

The Impacts of Changing Farm Business Structures on Rural Communities

Environmental Partnerships: Combining sustainability and commercial advantage in the agriculture sector

Integrated Pest Management for Quandong Moth

Rejuvenating soils with MinplusTM

Integrated biosystems for sustainable development

Silvicultural management of blackwood

Rice cultivars and endophytic bacteria

Assessment and Selection of New Cashew Hybrids

Racetrack management: A Manual for Racecourse Managers

Growing Milkweed (a plant with prospective anti-cancer properties)

The Australian Farmer's Guide to Electronic Commerce

Building Capacity for Change in the Rice Industry

Making Farm Forestry Pay - Markets for Ecosystem Services

Leafy Asian Vegetables - extending their shelf-life: Part 2

Methodology and viability Boronia Megastigma Plantations

New Hybrid Leucadendrons (SR 106)

Compendium of Hardwood Breeding Strategies

Identifying pest resistant eucalypts

Alpaca, buffalo and rabbit production and duck processing

Quantitative Genetic Analysis of Micron Blowout in Alpacas

Stakeholder Map and Industry Biosecurity Plan for Lucerne Oaten Hay, Ryegrass and Subterranean Clover

Rural Land in Victoria: Spacial Patterns of Ownership Change: Aggregation and Fragmentation

Improving Australia’s Crocodile Industry Productivity

Evaluation of Second Extraction of Olive Oil in Australia

Development of Intergeneric Rootstocks for Christmas Flowering Verticordia – A new Christmas flower

Cross-country Comparisons of Agricultural Productivity

Weed Control in Aerobic Rice to Increase Water Use Efficiency

Guidelines for Best Practice Health and Wellbeing Services and Resources for the Rural Sector

Redclaw Selective Breeding Project

Monitoring mechanical ventilation rates in poultry buildings

Native Foods R&D Priorities and Strategies 2013 - 2018

Redclaw selective breeding project - fact sheet

Improving Seed Sprout Food Safety: A farm to retail assessment

Sustainable Biomass Supply Chain for the Mallee Woody Crop Industry

The Effect of Storage Conditions on Extra Virgin Olive Oil Quality

Nitrogen Tissue Test for Rice Panicle Initiation

Evaluation of the Farm Health Safety Toolkit for Rural General Practices

Creating Energy from Effluent

Honeybee RD&E Plan 2012 to 2017

Rural Diversity Summer 2013 issue No. 10

RIRDC Annual Operational Plan 2013-14

Building Confidence in Kangaroo Meat for Pet Nutrition

Improving Regional Adoption of Weed Control - A case study in the NSW Northern and Southern Tablelands

Weed Management using Fibres from Agricultural Waste - Eco weed mat feasibility assessment

Systematic review of Australian weed-related social surveys

Collation of health literature for tropical exotic fruits and extracts

Honey Bee R&D News Number 13

Bioenergy from Native Agroforestry: Planning for a Regional Industry in the NSW Central Tablelands

Options for Biogas Cleaning and Use On-farm

Potential for the Commercial Culture of the Tropical Sea Urchin Tripneustes gratilla in Australia

Enhancing Productivity Improvements in the Australian Water Buffalo Industry

Tropical Exotic Fruit Industry - Strategic direction setting 2012-2015

Rice Quality V

Further Development of the Stevia Natural Sweetener Industry

Using Life Cycle Assessment to Quantify the Environmental Impact of Chicken Meat Production

Forewarning of Annual Ryegrass Toxicity Risk for Hay Producers

The Recent Victorian Drought and its Impact -Without precedent?

Honeybee Pesticide Poisoning - A risk management tool for Australian farmers and beekeepers

Rural Land in Australia: A framework for the measurement and analysis of nationwide patterns of ownership change, aggregation and fragmentation

Re-invigorating NSW Prawn Farms through the Culture of Mulloway

Controlling Pythium and Associated Pests in Ginger fact sheet

Quantification of Feedlot Manure Output for Beef-Bal Model Upgrade

In-hive Fungal Biocontrol of Small Hive Beetle

Wildflower Irrigation Handbook

Identifying the Cause of Rot in Black Truffles and Management Control Options

Bee Friendly: A planting guide for European honeybees and Australian native pollinators

The Australian honeybee industry provides essential benefits to agricultural, horticultural and urban environments through managed and incidental pollination services. Planting bee forage for honeybee nutrition...

Transfer of Weeds to Queensland Native Forests by Horse Faeces

Using Alfaxalone as an Anaesthetic in Horses: Potential for improved safety for horses and handlers

Evaluation of Biomass Potential of some Australian Native Grasses

Evaluation of Processing Aids for Olive Oil Extraction and Quality Improvement fact sheet

Using Frontier Technologies for the Quality Assurance of Medicinal Herbs

Our Jockeys: Information pack for practitioners treating jockeys

Research in Progress - Wildflowers and Native Plants 2010-11

Electrical Stimulation to Improve Horse Leg Stability

The Pharmacokinetics of Equine Medications

Understanding the Spread of Honeybee Pests and Diseases:

Australian Camel Meat: China Market

Transport Infrastructure for Australia’s Agricultural Needs

Kangaroo Industry Wild Game Training Initiative

Insulin-Induced Laminitis - An investigation of the disease mechanism in horses

Controlling Pythium and Associated Pests in Ginger

Abnormal Lucerne Seedlings

Investigation into the Cause of Australian Stringhalt

Successful Land Leasing in Australia – A guide for farmers and their advisers

Rural Diversity - Autumn issue 2011

California, New York, the World and Kangaroos

Detection of Snake Venom in Horse Urine and Plasma: Validation of the snake venom detection kit in horses

Economic Evaluation of Investment in the Horse R, D&E Program

Evaluation of Options for a Horse R&D Levy

Advances and Challenges in Deer Biology

Dynamic Rural Communities R&D Plan 2009-2014

National Weeds and Productivity Research Program Annual Operational Plan 2010-2011

Health and Safety on Australian Farms

Adoption of Health and Safety Change on Australian Farming and Fishing Enterprises

Rapid Method for Measuring the Antimicrobial Activity of Honey

Bioenergy, Bioproducts and Energy Brochure

Developing Environmental Service Policy for Salinity and Water

Commercial Potential of Giant Reed for Pulp, Paper and Biofuel Production

Evaluating Biodiesel Potential of Australian Native and Naturalised Plant Species

Native Legumes as a Grain Crop for Diversification in Australia

Taking Stock of the Australian Asian Vegetables Industry

Revegetation by Design - Promoting the ‘on-farm’ use of native vegetation as agents of ‘natural pest control

Utilising NIRS and DNA Technologies to Manage Rangelands Sustainability

Subtropical Tree Improvement Alliance

Skeletal Development in Foals: Pathophysiological Mechanisms in Equine Osteochondrosis

ROOcipes

Research Working for Rural Australia

The Commercial Potential of Red Bayberry in Australia

The Use of Bacteriophages to Control Campylobacter jejuni from Chickens

Fair Dinkum: A seed production agreement for the pasture seeds industry

Tracking Crocodile Skin Defects: From farm to product

Effectiveness of Reactive Phosphate Rock for P Fertility Management in Broad-Acre Organic Cropping

Health and Safety in the Australian Fishing Industry

Pollination Aware Case Study: Sunflower

Pollination Aware Case Study: Almond

Future Surveillance Needs for Honeybee Biosecurity

Estimates of Manure Production from Animals for Methane Generation

Australian Olive Industry Research, Development and Extension Plan 2010–2015

Honeybee News Issue No. 6 August 2010

Pollination Aware Case Study: Vegetables for Seed

Pollination Aware Case Study: Tomatoes

Pollination Aware Case Study: Pear and Nashi

Pollination Aware Case Study: Peaches and Nectarines

Pollination Aware Case Study: Canola

Pollination Aware Case Study: Blueberry

Pollination Aware Case Study: Avocado

Pollination Aware Case Study: Apricot

Pollination Aware Case Study: Apple

Pollination Aware Case Study: Persimmon

Pollination Aware Case Study: Paterson's curse

Native Perennial Grasses for Sustainable Pasture Systems

National Evaluation of Sires for the Production of Quality Cashmere

Linkage Mapping and Quantitative Trait Loci (QTL) Analysis in Saltwater Crocodiles

A Study of Existing and Prospective Markets and Marketing Activities for Australian Honey

Pollination Aware Case Study: Passionfruit

Pollination Aware Case Study: Papaya

Pollination Aware Case Study: Melons

Pollination Aware Case Study: Mango

Pollination Aware Case Study: Macadamia

Pollination Aware Case Study: Lychee and Longan

Pollination Aware Case Study: Lupins

Pollination Aware Case Study: Faba beans

Pollination Aware Case Study: Cucurbits

Pollination Aware Case Study: Cotton

Pollination Aware Case Study: Capsicum

Pollination Aware Case Study: Cherry

Pollination Aware Case Study: Coffee

Pollination Aware Case Study: Clover

Pollination Aware Case Study: Citrus

Quality Specifications for Flannel Flower

Cocoa in Northern Australia - Fact Sheet

Quality Specifications for Thryptomene

Quality Specifications for Hooker's Banksia

Quality Specifications for Scarlet Banksia

Quality Specifications for Bird's Nest Banksia

Quality Specifications for Black Kangaroo Paw

Quality Specifications for Kangaroo Paw

R&D for a More Productive Australian Rice Industry: Management Options for Straighthead in Rice

Biogas Production by Covered Lagoons

Stories in Land: Sustaining country and culture together

Improving the Direct Sowing of Commercial Native Plants in Agricultural Lands of Southern Australia

Quality Specifications for Gymea lily

Quality Specifications for Christmas Bells

Hazelnuts: Variety assessment for South-eastern Australia

The Value-adding Potential of Prebiotic Components of Australian Honey

An Investigation into the Therapeutic Properties of Honey

Environmental Assessment of Two Pork Supply Chains using Life Cycle Assessment

Estimating the Potential Public Costs of the Asian Honeybee Incursion

Quality Specifications for Christmas Bush

Quality Specifications for Leucadendron ‘Safari Sunset’

Quality Specifications for Grevillea 'Moonlight'

Quality Specifications for Eucalyptus Flowers

Quality Specifications for Pearlflower

Quality Specifications for Waxflower

Quality Specifications for Boronia 'Lipstick'

Quality Specifications for Berzelia

Quality Specifications for Hinchinbrook Banksia

Quality Specifications for Menzies' Banksia

Viability of a Critical Mass Framework for Agricultural Trade Negotiations

Postharvest Handling of Australian Flowers from Australian Native Plants and Related Species

Farm Forestry Species Trials in the Northern Territory

Research in Progress - Joint Venture Agroforestry Program 2008-09

Research in Progress - Rice 2008-09

Research in Progress - Fodder Crops 2008-09

Research in Progress - Essential Oils and Native Plant Extracts

Foodservice Attitudes towards Kangaroo Meat

Research in Progress - Bioenergy, Bioproducts and Energy 2008-09

Research Priorities for Native Species Bioenergy Crops

Research in Progress - Farming, Fishing Health &Safety

Chicken Meat Research and Development Plan 2009-14

Revisiting Missed Opportunities - growing women's contribution to agriculture

Pollination Five-Year R&D Plan 2009-2014

Incorporating Australian Wildflowers and Native Plants into the National Floristry Curriculum

Feasibility Study into In-Hive Fungal Bio-Control of Small Hive Beetle

Fodder Quality Specifications – Identifying predictors of preference between hays

OH&S Managing Grain Production Safely

Markets for Tropical Fruit Wine Products

Recent Trends in the Patenting of Plants and Animals in the United States, Europe and Australia

Farm health and Safety Research Compendium 2009

Catchment Scale Evaluation of “Trees, Water and Salt”

Life Cycle Assessment Methodology for Australian Rural Industries

European Union Agricultural Policies - Protected geographical indications, protected designated origins and Australian agricultu

Managing the Risks of Climate Variability in Australian Agriculture - Decision-making in agriculture under conditions of uncert

Achieving Safety Change on Australian Farms – using new and established pathways to improve adoption

Collaborative Partnership for Farming & Fishing Health & Safety R&D Plan

Taro Industry Development in Australia: The first steps

Drought feeding of horses

Resistance to bloodworm attack in rice

High-Power Ultrasound for Control of Honey Crystallisation

Postharvest Treatment for Wildflowers - Project Report

Improving Tea Tree Yield and Quality though breeding and selection

Boosting Durian Productivity

Research in Progress - Horse 1997-1998

Healthy Land, Healthy Horses

Agroforestry with high value trees

Cultivating Australian native plants

Managing farming - How farmers learn

Bleeding in racehorses

Coping with change-farm level adjustment and policy reform

Export Potential for Organics - opportunities and barriers - SNAPSHOT

A Voluntary Australian Land Management Certification System

Using and Managing Acacia: Adding Value

The Peruvian Alpaca Industry

Production and post harvest handling of Chinese cabbage

Venison Market Development Programs Towards 2000

Analysis of Plant-Host Relationships in Tropical Sandalwood (Santalum album)

Environmental Management Systems - Analysing known and likely outcomes of current EMS activities

Producing Better Alpaca Fleece - The benefits of using the Alpaca Across-herd Genetic Evaluation (AGE) System

Improvement of Lavender Varieties by Manipulation of Chromosome Number

The Australian Fodder Industry - Comprehensive and up-to-date information on producing, using and trading Australian fodder

A Pilot Study of the Relationship Between Farmer Education and Good Farm Management

How Trees Affect Soils

Determining pesticide minimum residue limits in essential oils

Tractor driving and the low back

Creative research environments – environmental factors affecting creativity in agricultural research in Australia

Exporting Wildflowers to Japan - Developing a supply chain for a new rural industry

Grevillea: Breeding and Development of Cut Flowers

Testing and Breeding Forest Trees for Plantations in the Northern Territory

High-Power Ultrasound for Control of Honey Crystallisation

What Causes Equine Laminitis? The role of impaired glucose uptake

National Track Standards for Track Monitoring, Assessment and Design

Can Farm Management Software improve the performance of Farm Businesses?

Recruiting and Retaining Workers in Rural Australia

Salt-tolerant Hybrid Eucalypts

Going Organic: A guide to convert to organic soybean and rice production

Biofuels in Australia: Current Issues and Prospects

Making the most of Agricultural Consultants in your Farm Business

Integrated Pest Management for the Horse Farm

Living Longer on the Land

Back Pain in Horses: Epaxial Musculature

Improved Vetch Varieties for Fodder Production

Detecting Three Common Drugs in Horses: frusemide, betamethasone and triamcinolone acetonide

Going Organic: A guide to convert to organic vegetable production

Development of an Internationally Competitive Australian Saffron Industry

The Effectiveness and Safety of Australian Tea Tree Oil

Improved Rice Seed Storage and Segregation for Advanced Breeding Lines

Free-range Snail Farming in Australia

OHS A Quick Reference Guide For Broadacre Agriculture

Growing Regions - Reports from an international conference (25-27 July 2006)

The Natural Chemistry of Australian Extra Virgin Olive Oil (English Version)

Floral Manipulation and Canopy Management in Longan and Rambutan

Going Organic: A Conversion Package for Organic Livestock Production in the Rangelands of Western New South Wales

The Natural Chemistry of Australian Extra Virgin Olive Oil (Simplified Chinese Translation)

The Natural Chemistry of Australian Extra Virgin Olive Oil – Traditional Chinese Translation

Development of Prunus mume: A new tree crop for Australia

Influence of Processing on the Flavour of Australian Coffee

Drivers of Structural Change in Australian Agriculture

Evaluating Empowerment: the human element of capacity building

Extent and source of short and cotted mohair

Innovative Products from Australian Native Foods

Options for change - new ideas for Australian farmers

Agricultural Extension, Learning and Change

Honey Industry Survey (ABARE)

Living with the enemy Managing Lucerne seed wasp in lucerne seed crop

Equine Exotic Diseases

OPTIONS 2: Leaving the Land: A study of Western Division grazing families in transition

Research in Progress - New Plant Products 2001-2002

Improving the efficiency of reproduction and breeding in alpacas

Relating minerals in rice shoots and grain to soil tests, yield and grain quality

Rambutan - Improving Yield and Quality

The Cost Benefits of Small Log Processing - A Case Study in WA – Laminated three-ply Flooring

Longan: Improving Yield and Quality

Marketable Products from Sheep Milk

Trees for shelter - JVAP Series No. 6

Growing Rainforest Timber Trees

Country Matters - Social Atlas of Rural and Regional Australia (Hardcopy only)

Equine News November 2011

Focus on Riberry

Focus on Wattle Seed

Commercial Beekeeping in Australia (Second Edition)

Emerging Asia, Trade-distorting Policies, and Food Security Concerns: Implications for Australia

Pilot production and sales of red bayberry in Australia

Asian and World Foods newsletter March/ April 2013

Taro

Taro is the common name for the corms and tubers of several members of the Araceae plant family. It is related to ornamental garden species...

Thryptomene

Thryptomene is a genus of small shrubs in the family Myrtaceae that is native to Australia and related to eucalypts, tea tree and waxflower. The...

Parsley oil

The essential oil obtained from parsley is considered a premium product. Parsley oil is extracted from several parts of the parsley plant, each with its...

Truffles

Truffles are the edible fruiting bodies of fungi that grow underground (in a symbiotic relationship) attached to the roots of particular trees, commonly oak and...

Waratah

The waratah (Telopea speciosissima) is the state floral emblem of New South Wales. It occurs naturally in a semi-circle around Sydney extending from near Ulladulla...

Wasabi

Wasabi (Wasabia japonica) is a perennial, semi-aquatic herb that belongs to the Brassicaceae family, and is related to broccoli, cabbage and mustards. It is a...

Wattleseed

There are almost 1,000 Acacia species, commonly called wattles, growing in Australia. Of these, wattleseeds, leaves or timber of over one hundred species have been...

Freshwater crayfish (Redclaw)

Freshwater crayfish occur naturally throughout Australia. The three species that underpin commercial production are the yabby (Cherax destructor), marron (Cherax tenuimanus) and redclaw (Cherax quadricarinatus)....

Wombok (Chinese cabbage)

Wombok (Brassica rapa var. pekinensis) is an ancient crop and is one of the most popular vegetables in Asia. It is also known as Chinese...

Game birds

The species of birds traditionally hunted in various parts of the world for food or sport are considered game birds. Game bird species farmed in...

Waxflower

Waxflower belong to the Chamelaucium genus of shrubs that are endemic to south western WA, which in turn belong to the myrtle plant family (Myrtaceae)...

Lemon Myrtle

Lemon myrtle (Backhousia citriodora) is the giant of the Australian native food industry. Its annual production may be up to 1,000 tonnes (fresh leaf weight),...

Leucospermum (cut flowers)

Leucospermum, native to South Africa, is a member of the Proteaceae plant family, which is an ancient family of flowering plants that dispersed and diversified...

Leucadendron (cut flowers)

The genus Leucadendron is native to South Africa and a member of the Proteaceae plant family. This is an ancient family of flowering plants that...

Crocodiles

The Australian crocodile industry began commercial production in the late 1970’s. The majority of crocodile skins produced for trade in Australia and internationally are from...

Blackwood

Blackwood (Acacia melanoxylon) is a member of the wattle family. It is a hardwood tree that occurs naturally across southern and eastern Australia and Tasmania;...

Californian Redwood

Californian redwood (Sequoia sempervirens) is the tallest tree species on Earth, growing to over 100m in height and about 3m in diameter. It is a...

Red Cedar

Only 200 years ago red cedar (Toona ciliata) grew in great abundance along the entire east coast of Australia, from the Clyde River in southern...

Red Ironbark

Red ironbark is a distinctive medium-sized tree occurring naturally in parts of Victoria, New South Wales and southern Queensland. It is well suited to low...

River Sheoak

River sheoak (Casuarina cunninghamiana) is a multipurpose tree that is utilised around the world for its environmental benefits, as well as timber production. In Australia,...

Sandalwood (wood)

For centuries, sandalwood has been used in Asia for religious and cultural purposes. The heavily scented timber and oil from Indian sandalwood (Santalum album) is...

Silky Oak

Silky oak (Grevillea robusta) or southern silky oak is a native Australian tree that grows naturally in northern New South Wales and south east Queensland....

Jackfruit

The Jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus) tree is a medium-sized evergreen that grows between nine and 20 metres in height. The fruit is the largest tree-grown fruit...

Rambutan

The rambutan (Nephelium lappacium) is a close relative of the lychee and longan. The fruit flesh is enclosed in a red (or yellow) round to...

Dates

Dates are one of the world’s oldest cultivated fruits. They are widespread throughout North Africa and the Middle East and come in a variety of...

Ducks

Since domestication some 4,000 years ago, ducks have been used for their meat, eggs and feathers. While in Western countries duck meat is more likely...

Beekeeping (honey bees)

European honey bees (Apis mellifera) are the most common species of bee used for beekeeping in Australia. Honeybees are kept primarily for honey, bees wax,...

Sweet sorghum

Sweet sorghum (Sorghum bicolor) is a fast growing plant that produces a 5m stalk with a large panicle of edible, nutritional grain, similar to sorghum...

Dragon fruit (Pitaya)

Dragon fruit, pitaya and pitahaya are the common names and are sometimes used interchangeably for several species of cacti that bear edible fruit. Dragon fruit...

Durian

Durian (Durio zibethinus) is known as the King of Fruits and is the most highly prized fruit in Southeast Asia. Revered in Asia for its...

Bitter Melon

Bitter melon (Momordica charantia), also known as fu qua, ampalaya, bitter gourd, balsam pear and alligator pear, is a member of the Cucurbitaceae family. It...

Mangosteen

Mangosteen (Garcinia mangostana) is an equatorial tropical fruit native to the Malaysian peninsula, Sumatra and Borneo. The mangosteen (no relation to the mango) is sometimes...

Pomegranate

Pomegranate (Punicum granatum) is believed to be the first domesticated tree in the world. Its centre of origin is Persia (modern-day Iran) and its existence...

Industrial Hemp

Hemp is a fast-growing, herbaceous, annual plant. It can grow in height from 1.5 to 5.0 metres, has a stem diameter of up to 4cm...

Snails

Escargot — cleaned and prepared snails — have been eaten by humans for thousands of years. In modern food culture, they are consumed by millions...

Mountain pepper

Mountain pepper (Tasmannia lanceolata) is a native species endemic to slopes and gullies of wet tall open forest or temperate rainforest of Tasmania, Victoria and...

Protea

Proteas are native to South Africa and belong to the Proteaceae, the same family of plants as Australian banksias, grevilleas and waratahs. This is an...

Quinoa

Quinoa is an edible seed that is produced from the annual plant Chenopodium quinoa that originated in the Andes region of South America. It is...

Riberry

The riberry (Syzygium leuhmanii) is a subtropical rainforest species that is cultivated mainly in northern New South Wales. The tree, also known as small-leaved lilly...

Saffron

Saffron is a pungent red-coloured spice used for its flavour, aroma and colour. The trade of saffron has extended far and wide across the globe...

Saltbush as forage

Saltbush is the general name of a plant family (Chenopodiaceae) that is found all over the world, in desert, seashore, saline and damp environments. There...

Mulloway

Mulloway are a marine fish with excellent prospects for farming in turbid earthen ponds. In their natural habitat, mulloway live and feed at the bottom...

Okra

Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus) is grown for its fibrous fruit with successful production in tropical and warm temperate regions around the world. It is known in...

Snake bean

Snake bean (Vigna unguiculata ssp. sesquipedalis), also known as long bean, yard-long bean and asparagus bean, is a member of the Fabaceae family. It is...

Stevia

Stevia rebaudiana is a small bush native to Paraguay’s jungles. Its leaves contain carbohydrate-based diterpene glycosides, compounds that are 200–300 times sweeter than sugar. The...

Alpaca

Alpacas can be farmed for fibre, meat and leather but in Australia, are grown mainly for their fibre. Alpaca fibre is soft, light, warm and...

Dairy Sheep

Milk from sheep (Ovis aries) is an important dairy product in many countries, as a source of drinking milk as well as for processing into...

Davidson Plum

Davidson plum (Davidsonia spp.) are a native tree found in discrete areas of subtropical and tropical rainforests of eastern Australia. Due to its intense fruit...

Anise Myrtle

Anise myrtle (Syzygium anisatum) is a native rainforest species that has leaves with strong liquorice and aniseed flavours. Also known as aniseed myrtle and ringwood,...

Banksia

Banksia plants belong to a genus of around 170 species native to Australia. They also belong to the Proteaceae plant family, which is an ancient...

Black tea

Tea is produced by harvesting the fresh shoots of the tea plant, an evergreen shrub or small tree, with dark green glossy leaves and small...

Coffee

Coffee grows wild in the highland forests of Ethiopia, Sudan and northern Kenya as an understorey tree. The stimulating effect of the coffee bean has...

2017 Horizon Scholarship recipients revealed

Fifteen university students have been awarded the annual 2017 Horizon Scholarship, an initiative of the Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation (RIRDC) in partnership with...

Redoubling Australia’s bee protection efforts

The nation’s busiest pollinators have received a boost after the official launch of a multi-faceted effort to maintain the health of Australia’s bees along with...

Next generation of agriculture’s ‘can-do’ attitude key to shaping the industry’s future

Australian agriculture’s young leaders are ready to tackle the industry’s biggest challenges and are stepping up to help shape an industry that is set for...

Regional schools shine in Farm Safety Video Competition

A community effort combined with tips for staying safe on-farm proved a winning formula for regional South Australian high school, Kimba Area School, named winner...

It’s show time: spotlight on exhibition bird biosecurity

The Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation (RIRDC), in conjunction with Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (QDAF), Poultry CRC and exhibition poultry groups, has...

RIRDC Non-Executive Director positions

The Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation’s vision is to grow the long term prosperity of Australian rural industries.

New plant breeding program to grow Australian Manuka Honey market

The production of High Grade Manuka Honey in Australia has been given a boost, with the Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation (RIRDC) contracting a Leptospermum breeding...

Cash Up For Grabs for Creative Cautionary Tales: Farm Safety Student Video Comp Closing SOON!

The Primary Industries Health and Safety Partnership (PIHSP) is reminding creative students from across the country to get their entries in to its inaugural Farm...

Large African Hive Beetle Now High Priority Pest

In the wake of the first ever Australian review of the risk posed to the country’s pollination and agricultural industries by Large African Hive Beetle...

Farm tractor fatalities are number 1 – education is vital

While quad bikes are largely considered to be the leading cause of on-farm injuries and deaths it was the tractor, which often slips under the...

Future of ag is in safe hands: Horizon Scholarship applicants impress

Judging of the 2017 Horizon Scholarship is underway, with more than 150 applications received from students commencing their university studies in an agricultural-related degree.

Rice Industry Field Day showcases the latest in rice technology and productivity

The 2017 Rice Industry Field Day will bring together close to 400 growers, industry representatives and researchers on Thursday 9 March 2017 at ‘Old Coree’,...

Australian first review of Large African Hive Beetle pest risk

Species of Large African Hive Beetle have the potential to become invasive and highly damaging to the worldwide beekeeping industry, according to Australian researchers.

Closing the pollinator gap to save regional towns

Better pollination of agricultural and horticultural crops could create up to one-billion dollars in additional business turnover nationally and create more than 2000 Australian jobs...

New quad bike laws for Queensland a positive step for kids’ safety

New quad bike laws in Queensland making it illegal for children under eight to be carried as passengers have been heralded as a positive step...

Research to cut summer fun short for major beehive pest

Beekeepers are being urged to remain on the lookout for Small Hive Beetle (SHB) this summer, ahead of research field trials attempting to trap the...

Inaugural farm safety student video competition: What’s your farm safety story?

Do you live on a farm? Is your family on a property? Are you working on a farm, or interested in a future in agriculture?...

Annual Report 2016-2017

Recruitment - General Manager – Business, Commercial & Finance

Looking for a General Manager – Business, Commercial & Finance

Applications now open: Students studying agriculture have access to scholarship

Applications for the Horizon Scholarship are now open to first-year university students studying agriculture-related degrees.

Thoroughbred Breeders Australia Compulsory R&D Levy

Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation (RIRDC) has received a letter from Jo Grainger, Assistant Secretary – Wool, Dairy, Wine, Small and Emerging Industries at...

Rural Diversity Winter 2014

Equine Research News March 2013

Training and fitness in athletic horses

Asian and World Foods Newsletter November/ December 2012

Equine News November 2010

Equine News March 2012

Equine News March 2011

Safe and effective grain feeding for horses

Equine News July 2011

Equine News August 2012

The Asian and World Foods newsletter July/ August 2012

Equine News August 2010

Tea Tree Oil: In support of an iconic Australian industry

Asian and World Foods newsletter Jan/ Feb 2013

Equine Research News December 2012

RIRDC Corporate Plan 2012-2017

Rural Diversity No. 2 - May 2008

Rural Diversity No. 1 - December 2005

RIRDC Annual Report 2009-2010

Progress in Developing Strategies for the Insecticidal Control of Small Hive Beetles

Management of Small Hive Beetle in Australia - Fact Sheet

Asian and World Foods Newsletter September-October 2012

Annual Report 2010-11

Banking on sustainability: Environmental and social lending in rural industries

AgriFutures Australia partners with Australian rural industries and the Australian Government to grow the long-term prosperity of Australian rural industries and communities through research, development...