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17 August: New research reports:

Tree Change - The Australian Master TreeGrower phenomenon (08/129 UM-63A) Full report (PDF 1.9 meg) Summary is 12k)
Establishing Perennial Pastures - The foundation for sustainable organic farming systems (08/134 DAV-222A) Full report - PDF file 1.4meg) needs Acrobat Reader (84k) Summary Report (24 kbs)

14 August: New research report:

Assessment of Methane Capture and Use from the Intensive Livestock Industry (08/025 PRJ-000875) Full report (PDF 1meg) Summary (PDF 1.4meg)

13 August: New research report:

Going Organic - Guide offers advice for lucerne hay production (07/128 DAN-188A)

Full report - PDF file 6.7meg) needs Acrobat Reader (84k) Summary Report (24 kbs)

11 August: New Research report:

Generic Promotion in the Food Marketing Chain (08/047 UM-60A) Full report (150k is a PDF file & needs Acrobat Reader Summary Report (8k)

6 August: New Research report:

Producing Quality Lucerne Hay - A guide for lucerne hay producers, across Australia (08/101 DAN-202A) Full report (3meg Summary Report is 8k)

19 July: New Research reports:

Rice Diseases - Rice blast in Australia (08/095 CPB-2A) Full report - 270kb - PDF file needs Acrobat Reader - Summary is 12kb)
Rice Quality IV (08/132 PRJ-000482) Full report - 270kb - PDF file needs Acrobat Reader - Summary is 12kb)
Future Biofuels for Australia (08/117 PRJ-002829) Full report (PDF 1meg) Summary (PDF 1.4meg)
Market Opportunities for Farm Forestry in Australia (08/105 URS-2A) Full report (PDF 1.8meg) Summary is 12k)
Farm Forestry Area and Resources in Australia (08/104 URS-2A) Full report (PDF 1.2meg) Summary is 12k)
Australia's Farm Forestry Industry (08/106 URS-2A) Full report (PDF 850kb) Summary is 12k)

21 July: Annual Operational Plan 2008-09 (PDF 4 meg)

19 July: New Research report:

Special Safeguards and Agricultural Trade Liberalisation (08/125 DAH-4A) Full report (600k is a PDF file & needs Acrobat Reader Summary Report (8k)

16 July: New Research report:

Technology Advances and Innovation in the Meat Rabbit Industry in Europe (08/036 PRJ-000833)

- Full report (1.3meg) is a PDF file & needs Acrobat Reader || Executive Summary (8k)

14 July: New research report:

Flowering Ecology of Honey-Producing Flora in South-East Australia (08/098 UD-3A) Full report - 600kb - Summary (12kb)

13 July: New research report:

Phase Farming with Trees (08/122 DAW-104A) Full report (PDF 570kb) Summary is 12k)
Taking Stock of the Australian Truffle Industry (08/124 PRJ-002643) Full report (900kb) is a PDF file & needs Acrobat Reader || Executive Summary (8k)
Sustainable Control of Small Hive Beetle Through Targeting\ In-ground Stages (08/115 UWS-22A) Full report - 200kb - Summary (12kb)

6 July: New research report:

Plantation Eucalypts for High-Value Timber (08/113 CVF-2A) Full report (PDF 7.7meg) Summary is 12k)

30 June: New research report:

Fodder Industry Practices to Meet Export Market Standards (08/102 JLB-5A) Full report (400kb) Summary Report is 8k)

25 June: New research report:

Risk Factors Associated with Racetrack Casualties in Thoroughbreds Victoria, Australia 1989-2005 (08/007 UM-58A)

Full report (900kb) - PDF file needs Acrobat Reader - Summary Report is 12k)

23 June: Essential Oils and Plant Extracts Five-Year R&D Plan 2008-2013

22 June: New research report:

Equine Laminitis - Current Concepts (08/062 UQ-118A) - Full report (3meg) - PDF file needs Acrobat Reader - Summary Report is 12k)

18 June: New research report:

Risk Factors for Gastric Ulceration in Thoroughbred Racehorses (08/061 UMU 33A)

Full report (950klb) - PDF file needs Acrobat Reader - Summary Report is 12k)

15 June: New research reports:

Farm Forestry Experiences - Development of the Australian Farm Forestry Financial Model in South-East and North Queensland (08/096 CRF-1A)

Full report (PDF 1.9meg) Summary is 12k)

Agroforestry and Farm Forestry - Support systems to assess the viability of whole-farm and regional agroforestry enterprises (08/097 QDN-4A)

Full report (PDF 18meg) Summary is 12k)

10 June: New research report:

Living Longer on the Land - Sustainable Farm Families in Broadacre Agriculture (08/048 WDH-1A) Full report - 2.4meg - PDF - Summary is 8kb)

6 June: New research report:

High Food Prices - Causes, implications and solutions (08/100) - Full report (600k is a PDF file & needs Acrobat Reader Summary Report (8k)

4 June: New research report:

Silvicultural Design Support for Farm Forestry (08/094 CPF-1A) Full report (PDF 3meg) Summary Report is 12k)

2 June: New research report:

Safety for Horses and Riders in Eventing - The SHARE database (08/027 UF-11A) Full report (2meg) - PDF file needs Acrobat Reader - Summary Report is 12k)

25 May: New research reports:

Introduction and Performance of Queen Bees - Introductory Apiary Status and Post Introduction Results (08/099 DAN-164A)

Full report - 730kb - PDF file needs Acrobat Reader - Summary (12kb)

Development of Two Markers for Hygienic Behaviour of Honeybees (08/092 US-123A)

Full report - 630kb - PDF file needs Acrobat Reader - Summary (12kb)

19 May: New Research Reports:

Sustainability Certification - Practice and potential in Australian farm forestry (08/093 PN99.2009) Full report (PDF 400kb) Summary Report is 12k)
Securing Long-Term Floral Resources for the Honeybee Industry (08/087 UA-66A) Full report - 780kb - PDF file needs Acrobat Reader - Summary (12kb)
Living Longer on the Land - Case studies of the Sustainable Farm Families Program in the Sugar and Cotton industries (08/049 WDH-2J)

Full report - 1.9meg - PDF file needs Acrobat Reader - Summary is 8kb)

5 May: Five-year Pasture Seeds Industry Plan

4 May: New research reports:

Pollination Australia - Education and Training (08/059 PRJ-002588) Full report - 700kb - PDF file needs Acrobat Reader - Summary (12kb)
A Study of New Zealand Beekeeping —Lessons for Australia (08/060 DAN-251A) - Full report - 1.3meg - PDF file needs Acrobat Reader - Summary (12kb)

1 May: Native Foods factsheets:

28 April: New research report:

Methane to Markets in Agriculture Program - Research & Development Plan 2007 to 2009 (08/008)

Full report (PDF 1meg)

Foreword and Program snapshot (PDF 1.4meg)

26 April: New research reports:

The National Farm Injury Data Project - The engine room for Farmsafe Australia farm safety programs (08/045 US-121A) Full report - 200kb Summary is 8kb)
Cooperative Venture for Capacity Building Evaluation (08/046 HAS-12A) - Full report (270kb) Summary Report (24k)
Pollination Australia - Research and Development Priorities (08/055 PRJ-002582) Full report - 370kb - PDF file needs Acrobat Reader - Summary (12kb)
Pollination Australia Biosecurity risk management (08/054 PRJ-002857) Full report - 650kb - PDF file needs Acrobat Reader - Summary (12kb)

22 April: Board Charter (PDF 150kb)

14 April: New research reports:

Assessment of Australian Biogas Flaring Standards (08/024 PRJ-000874) Full report (900kb) Summary (12kb)
Using Methane in Intensive Livestock Industries (08/050 MPL-1A/PRJ-000865) Full report (290kb) Summary (12kb)
Electrical Root Mapping - A scoping study for rapid determination of the spatial distribution of tree roots (08/041 CSL-18A)

Full report (1meg is a PDF file & needs Acrobat Reader Summary Report (24k)

Acacia Utilisation and Management (07/095 WS045-08) Full report (590kb is a PDF file & needs Acrobat Reader Summary Report (24k)

New short report:Using and Managing Acacia: Adding Value (SR143

10 April: New research reports:

Overview of Farm Mapping Software in Australia (08/038 CTF-1A) Full report (PDF 1meg) Summary Report is 12k)

5 April: New research reports:

Electrical Measurement of Root Mass and Root Location (08/042 CSL-22A)

Full report (PDF 890kb) Summary Report is 12k)

Leading the Way Evaluating and assessing leadership programs (07/168 RUS-1A)

Full report (590kb is a PDF file & needs Acrobat Reader Summary Report (24k)

Integrating Forage Shrubs - Their potential in mixed-farming enterprises in low rainfall regions (08/044 SAR-51A)

Full report (590kb is a PDF file & needs Acrobat Reader Summary Report (24k)

Vegetation Biodiversity Response of Eucalyptus Regrowth Forest to Thinning and Grazing (08/043 UMA-18A)

Full report (2.3meg is a PDF file & needs Acrobat Reader Summary Report (24k)

Breeding Fibre Goats for Resistance to Worm Infections - Gastrointestinal, nematode or helminth (07/184 UNE 69A)

Full report (1.2meg) is a PDF file & needs Acrobat Reader || Executive Summary (36k)

Breeding Meat Rabbits - Identifying and using disease resistant genes in Crusaders (08/037 CSA-31A)

- Full report (520kb) is a PDF file & needs Acrobat Reader || Executive Summary (8k)

3 April: New research report:

Creating Inspiration: Using the visual and performing arts to promote environmental sustainability 07/186 UNE-85A Full report || Summary

31 March: New research report:

Mixed-species Plantations: Extending the Science (08/040 DAQ-308A) Full report (800kb is a PDF file & needs Acrobat Reader Summary Report (24k)

19 March: New research report:

A Survey of the Fatty Acid Composition of Australian Pollens (08/034 DAW-100A) Full report - 500kb - Summary (12kb)

13 March: New Research Report:

Fertiliser Strategies for Mechanical Tea Production (08/030 DAQ 313A) Full report (290kb) || Executive Summary (8k)
Nosema Disease- Literature review and three year survey of beekeepers - Part 2 (08/006 DAN-228A) Full report - 500kb || Summary (12kb)

5 March: New Research Report:

The Effect of High and Low Fat Pollens on Honeybee Longevity (08/031 DAW-105A)Full report - 1.7 meg - PDF file needs Acrobat Reader - Summary is 12kb)
Waterfowl Movements in Agricultural and Natural Wetland Landscapes (08/032 UCS-34A) Full report - 1.7meg - PDF file needs Acrobat Reader - Summary is 12kb)

27 February: New Research Report:

Small Farms - Valued contributors to healthy rural communities (07/187 DAV-208A) Full rep ort - 700kb - Summary is 8kb)

27 February: New Research Reports:

Using low-cost, low-bandwidth Internet conferencing to support farmer group operations and learning (07/165)

Full rep ort - 700kb - PDF file needs Acrobat Reader - Summary is 8kb)

23 February: New Research Reports:

Cultivation and Harvest Quality of Native Food Crops (08/019 CSL-24A) - Full report (4meg) is a PDF file & needs Acrobat Reader || Executive Summary (8k)

Native Foods quality information sheets

1 Quandong

2 Wattle seed

3 Desert lime

4 Blood lime

5 Sunrise lime

6 Riberry

7 Lemon aspen

8 Muntries

9 Mountain pepper leaves

10 Mountain pepper berries

11 Bush tomato

12 Lemon myrtle

Native Foods R&D Priorities and Strategies 2007 to 2012 (08/022) - Full report (630kb) is a PDF file & needs Acrobat Reader || Foreword (8k)

20 February: New Research Report:

Consumer Attitudes to Kangaroo Meat Products (08/026 UNS-19A) - Full report (650kb) is a PDF file & needs Acrobat Reader || Executive Summary (8k)

20 February: New Research Report:

Adding Value to New Animal Product Supply Chains - Dairy goats, emus, rabbits, turkeys, sheep’s milk and silkworm (08/013 WBT-4A)

- Full report (1meg) is a PDF file & needs Acrobat Reader || Executive Summary (8k)

Ratite Toe-trimming - For Ostriches and Emus - Training Manual (08/017 SAR-55A)

- Full report (650kb) is a PDF file & needs Acrobat Reader || Executive Summary (8k)

18 February: New research report

Managing Sugarcane Farm Safety (07/152 MS056-38) - Full report - 1meg - PDF file needs Acrobat Reader - Summary is 8kb)

13 February: New research report

Food Safety Standards and Labelling for Native Plant Foods (08/020 DAV-211A)\ - Full report (630kb) Executive Summary (8k)

7 February: New research report:

Making Farm Machinery Safer - Lessons from injured farmers (07/190 UMO-32A) Full report - 1meg - Summary is 8kb)

6 February: New research reports:

Requirements for New Animal Products Traceability Systems (08/011 WBT-3A) Full report (750kb) || Executive Summary (12k)
Captive Breeding and Marketing of Turtles (08/012 WMI-3A) Full report (160kb) || Executive Summary (12k)

2 February: New research reports: Facts and Figures on Farm Health and Safety Series

Series of booklets provides details on the risks associated with several industries and cross-industry issues, to guide agencies and individuals working to reduce health and safety risks. Read the Introduction to the Series or click on title below to download a PDF version - each one is 1.5 meg in size:

New titles:

8. ATV Injury on Australian Farms - The Facts – 2007 - (Pub No 07-149)

9.Occupational Health and Safety Risk in the Australian Dairy Industry (Pub No 07-148)

10. Health and Safety in Older Farmers in Australia (Pub No 07-150)

11. Traumatic Deaths in Australian Agriculture (Pub No 07-151)

Earlier titles:
1. Occupational Health and Safety Risk in the Beef Cattle Industry (Pub No 05/046)
2. Occupational Health and Safety Risk in the Poultry Industry (Pub No 05/052)
3. Occupational Health and Safety Risk in the Horticulture Industries (Pub No 05/049)
4. Machine Injuries on Australian Farms (Pub No 05/050)
5. Child Injury on Australian Farms (Pub No 05/047)
6. Pesticides and Adverse Health Outcomes in Australia (Pub No 05/051)
7. Injury on Farms in New South Wales (Pub No 05/048) 2005,

2 February: New research reports:

Nutrient Management of Waxflower for Quality and Yield Under Adequate Irrigation Levels (08/016 DAW–107A)

Full report - 2meg - PDF file needs Acrobat Reader - Summary Report is 8kb)

30 January: New research reports:

Anti-inflammatory Efficacy of Emu Oil - Refinement of an in vitro assay (08/010 UF-13A)

Full report (160kb) is a PDF file & needs Acrobat Reader || Executive Summary (12k)

Seaweed - Potential as a marine vegetable and other opportunities (08/009 CON-9A)

Full report (600kb is a PDF file & needs Acrobat Reader Summary Report (20k)

Condiment paprika breeding and hybrid seed production (07/126 US-136A)

- Full report (1.9meg) is a PDF file & needs Acrobat Reader || Executive Summary (8k)

Quinoa and the Australian Consumer (08/015 VOG-1A) - Full report (900kb) || Executive Summary (8k)

22 January: New research reports:

Flowers by Sea - Improving market access for Australian wildflowers (07/181 DAN-235A)

Full report - 2meg - PDF file needs Acrobat Reader - Summary Report is 8kb)

OH&S - A quick reference guide for broadacre agriculture (06/111 ORM – 1A)

Full rep ort - 2meg - PDF file needs Acrobat Reader - Summary is 8kb)

Australian dairy market deregulation: Coping with policy change

Full report (220k is a PDF file & needs Acrobat Reader Summary Report (8k)

18 January: New research reports:

Assessment of Vehicles for the Transport of Hay and Straw (07/194 ARR-1A)

Full report (163kb - PDF file needs Acrobat Reader - Summary Report is 8k)

Assessing the Sustainability of Private Native Forestry using Biodiversity Surrogates and Metrics (08/004 UMA-18A)

Full report (2meg is a PDF file & needs Acrobat Reader Summary Report (24k)

Extension for Improving Rice Yields and Water Use Efficiency 2004-2007 (08/005 DAN-236A)

Full report - 250kb - PDF file needs Acrobat Reader - Summary is 12kb)

Exporting Wildflowers to Japan - Developing a supply chain for a new rural industry (07/173 UQ-120A)

Full report (550k is a PDF file & needs Acrobat Reader Summary Report (8k)

12 January: New research report:

Phase Farming With Trees: Field validation of the tree phase (08/002 RIRDC Project No CAL-6A)

Full report (380kb is a PDF file & needs Acrobat Reader Summary Report (24k)

Assessment of Central and South East Queensland 12-25 Year Old Farm Forestry Species Trials (08/003 GAQ-1A)

Full report (2meg is a PDF file & needs Acrobat Reader Summary Report (24k)

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