January 2021 -
Our projects
We collaborate with stakeholders and industry partners to drive research projects, subsequent adoption and uptake, whilst fostering innovation and creating opportunities for the agricultural community to learn, grow, invest and connect. Explore the projects that we currently have underway across the business.
Current Projects
Genetic variation and physiological response of rice to cold and heat stress at flowering stage in aerobic production – PhD Top up Scholarship
The University of Queensland
October 2023 - December 2025
Propagation and testing of novel agave species for challenging Australian conditions
Vircura R&D Pty Ltd
December 2023 - May 2025
Beneficial plant growth promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) as bio-controls against ginger soil pathogens, Fusarium and Pythium, and effectiveness as bio-fertilisers.
SoiLife / Sustainable Solutions Hub
November 2023 - December 2024
Australian Goat Fibre extension and industry development program - Future fibre farming
neXtgen Agri International
October 2023 - September 2026
Preparing the thoroughbred industry for operations during a possible Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) outbreak in Australia.
AusVet Pty Ltd
October 2023 - April 2024
Ginger Industry Preparedness for Guava Root-knot Nematode (Meloidogyne enterolobii)
The State of Queensland acting through the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries
October 2023 - October 2024
Cultivating Futures: Engaging Secondary School Students in the World of Agricultural Careers
Central Queensland University
August 2023 - November 2023
Validation and kit development of LAMP test for C. psittaci and EHV1
The University of Queensland
July 2023 - April 2024
Past Projects
Amendments to the AgriFutures Honey Bee & Pollination Strategic RD&E Plan (2020-2025)
AgEconPlus Pty Ltd
June 2023 - October 2023
Development of a RD&E Plan for the production of insects
Tenacious Insights Pty Ltd
April 2023 - July 2023
Identification of Exotic and Emergency Animal Disease risks and minimisation strategies to Australian thoroughbred breeding industry
R M Hedlefs BVSc
March 2023 - May 2023
Determination of Australian Tea Tree Oil (Melaleuca alternifolia) Composition Using Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry
Chemistry Centre (WA)
December 2022 - June 2023
Develop a Biosecurity Manual for the Ratite Program
Animal Health Australia
February 2023 - July 2023
Impact to Biosecurity with Reduced Access to Public Lands
AgEconPlus Pty Ltd
November 2022 - June 2023
Writing the Strategic RD&E Plan for the AgriFutures Tea Tree Oil Program
RM Consulting Group Pty Ltd
October 2022 - May 2023
The Australian crop mirid: An emerging pest in lucerne seed production systems in South Australia.
Lucerne Australia Inc.
November 2022 - September 2023
The Honey Bee and Pollination Strategic RD&E Plan (2020-2025) Mid-term Review and Economic Impact of the Chicken Meat Program 2019-2022
AgEconPlus Pty Ltd
September 2022 - June 2023