This project delivered an Australian stingless native bee hive assembly, known as the Hive Haven V10, which efficiently and effectively produces a range of native...
Emerging Industries
Engaging the horticulture sector with native bee pollinators
Australian native bees play an important and often undervalued role pollinating plants and crops, many of which can’t be pollinated by introduced species. Forecast increased...
Emerging Industries
Industrial Hemp Variety Trials: Results from the Katherine Research Station trial for the 2023 growing season
AgriFutures Australia has recognised the potential for significant growth of the industrial hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) sector due to its wide range of sustainable applications...
Emerging Industries
Fact sheet: Organic nutrient media for cultivation of Asparagopsis taxiformis – research and development recommendations
For Asparagopsis seaweed production to become viable onshore, there is a need to source high-quality, low-cost nutrients. Treated waste streams could provide nutrient-rich media suitable...
Emerging Industries
Fact sheet: Optimising cultivation conditions for Asparagopsis taxiformis gametophytes
There is growing interest in how to optimise the cultivation conditions for Asparagopsis spp., which are crucial for its commercial production and economic viability. However,...
Emerging Industries
Ten reasons for growing and drinking Australian Coffee
Could you be our next Australian coffee investor or producer? The cooler climate of Australia’s subtropical latitudes provides a longer ripening season which brings out...
Emerging Industries
Sea Cucumber Health and Biosecurity: Hatchery and Nursery Guide
The current farm gate value of sea cucumber (Holothuroidea) is approximately US$4.4 billion, from an overseas market yielding 200,000 tonnes. With demand projected to increase,...
Emerging Industries
Sea Cucumber Health and Biosecurity: Ranching and Grow-Out Guide
In response to global market demand for sea cucumbers (Holothuroidea), Australia has a significant opportunity to expand its aquaculture industry beyond wild-caught specimens. Escalating demand...
Industry placemat: Hazelnuts
This placemat serves as a resource for those interested in the emerging hazelnut industry. Within this placemat, you’ll find essential fast facts alongside the fundamental...
Emerging Industries
Industry placemat: Crocodile
This placemat serves as a resource for those interested in the emerging crocodile industry. Within this placemat, you’ll find essential fast facts alongside the fundamental...