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Compendium of Research Projects Completed
Between January 1996 and June 1997
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AGROFORESTRY & FARM TREES        
Integrating trees with livestock grazing to reduce the need for conventional fencing DAV-80A Mr Philip Haines Agriculture Victoria 060 304 500
Direct seeding technologies for farm tree establishment UWS-3A Dr Anthony Haigh University of Western Sydney, Hawkesbury 045 70 1254
Species selection database PIF-1A Mr Peter Bulman SA Dept Primary Indust 08 8226 9900
Collection of tree performance data CSF-44A Mr Tim Vercoe CSIRO Forestry and Forest Products 02 6282 8211
Alley farming in Australia: current research and future directions CSM-2A Mr Richard Stirzaker CSIRO Land and Water 02 6246 5570
Agroforestry and hydrology workshop CSM-3A Mr Richard Stirzaker CSIRO Land and Water 02 6246 5574
Agroforestry design principles - production of a manual AAC-3A Mr John Fargher AACM International 08 8212 6955
Growing Australian blackwood for timber: workshop WS967-2 Mr Alan Brown

 

 CSIRO Forestry 02 6281 83461
Agribusiness & Trade        
An analysis of the Japanese mango marketing chain to identify opportunities for Queensland mango exports DAQ-178A Yukiko Miyauchi Dept Primary Industries, QLD 07 3239 3251
Asian food service markets MSG-1A Ms Rosemary Richards Meyers Strategy Group 02 9958 0741
The export orientation of food and beverage processing manufacturers in regional NSW and Victoria UCS-5A Dr Norman Philp Charles Sturt University 060 418 825
Exploiting the opportunities in food retailing in East Asia ACR-1A Dr Alan Treadgold Aust Centre for Retail Studies 03 9903 2864
Agribusiness opportunities in Sumatra and East Java UMU-16A Prof Richard Robison Murdoch University 08 9360 2846
Applying heat pump drying technology to Australian rural industries DAQ-175A Dr Bandu Wijesinghe Dept Primary Industries, QLD 07 3406 8573
Identifying key agricultural sectors for APEC negotiations CIE-3A Dr Andrew Stoeckel Centre for International Economics 02 6248 6699
Education, Extension & Information Systems        
Professional development for agriculture AIA-4A Mr Simon Field Aust Inst of Ag Science 03 9662 1077
Using a cartoon character to increase farmers’ understanding of pasture management DAV-95A Mr Leo Hamilton Dept of Natural Resources and Environment 051 520 600
Comparative evaluation of training courses to service needs in rural extension PTP-2A Mr Arthur Stubbs Primary Tasks Pty Ltd 03 9844 1135
Networking systems for rural women QUT-4A Dr Margaret Grace Qld Uni of Technology 07 3864 2192
Education needs for rural merchants RJH-1A Dr R J Hannam R J Hannam & Co 08 8361 8588
Developing a computer based learning (CBL) pilot project for the delivery of holistic accounting concepts US-32A Mr Stephan Wedd University of Sydney 063 605 666
Community participation in land management extension, research and development CBL-1A Mr Andrew Campbell CRES 03 9344 71722
Evaluation of training activities to improve business management skills of farm families DAQ-123A J Daniels Dept Primary Industries, QLD 07 3239 3214
Benchmarking financial performance of Australian broadacre agriculture - update AAS-2AJ Mr Ken Waldron Australasian Agribusiness Services 03 9815 1055
Using Western tea tree for saltland rehabilitation BIL-1A Dr Peter Keating Bioscience Pty Ltd 09 444 4646
AgSA 2000 sustainable agribusiness – feasibility study ABS-1A Mr Ken Schuster ETC Pty Ltd 02 9299 4755
Sustaining agri-industry: valuing the environment workshop AIA-6A Mr Simon Field Aust Inst of Ag Science 03 9662 1077
Internet opportunities for agricultural professionals AIA-7A Ms Sue Leitinger Aust Inst of Ag Science 03 9662 1077
Online content for Australian farmers GRO-2A Mr Jim Groves Baradel Consulting 07 5526 9698
Impact of liability law on research and innovation CIE-1A Mr John Asker Centre for International Economics 02 6248 6699
The relationship between the competencies of farmers and farm management UCS-6A Ass Prof Geoff Bamberry Charles Sturt University 069 33 2490
The returns to Australian agriculture from R&D activities DAN-92A Dr. John Mullen NSW Agriculture 063 913608
Rural Australia Online Consult Dr Roger Buckeridge Myamyn Pty Ltd 02 362 4796
Policy issues in putting rural Australia online GRO-1A Mr Jim Groves Baradel Consulting 07 5526 9698
Analysis of plant adaption data-development and training unit UQ-35A Assoc. Prof CUE. Basford University of Queensland 07 3365 2810
Farmer Occupational Health & Safety        
A national data collection for farm injury prevention AHU-1A Ms Lyn Fragar Aust Ag Health Unit 067 528 210
Evaluating farm tractor and utility/4WD seats KDI-10A Mr Geoff Hamilton

 

 Kondinin Group 069 214 047
Survey of farm work injury to assist intervention planning by farm safety action groups and industry QDE-1A Mr K H Ferguson Dept of Training and Industrial Relations

 

 07 3247 4860
The effects of whole body vibration on the spine in farmers driving tractors USA-2A Ms Sheila Scutter University of South Australia 08 8302 6611
Rural safety education in primary schools VFF-1A Mr David Griss Victorian Farmers Federation 03 9207 5555
Analysis of farmers' perceptions of risk to improve the effectiveness of farm health and safety programs UNE-42A Ms Jean Sandall University of New England 02 6773 2220
SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURAL SYSTEMS & STRUCTURES          
Research and development on organic agriculture in Australia ANU-22A Mr David Dumaresq Australian National University 02 6249 0349
The role of land transaction in agricultural adjustment UNE-29A Mr I J Reeve University of New England 067 732 220
Re-arranging farm boundaries to facilitate beneficial adjustment in primary industries QUT-2A Mr Brian Hannigan Qld Uni of Technology 07 3864 2239
Enhancing productivity of crops and pastures by applying rare earth elements RMI-3A Dr B J Meehan RMIT University 03 9660 2119
Rare earths in agriculture seminar AAT-1A   Aust Academy of Tech Sciences and Engineering 03 9347 0622
Developing production systems for organic grains in south east Australia DAV-61A Mr Bruce Walker Dept of Natural Resources and Environment 060 32 9208
Conservation farming workshop for the semi-arid tropics AIA-5A Mr Andy Chapman Aust Inst of Ag Science 08 8989 2214 or 08 8989 2214
Entering farming as an occupation UNE-33A Mr Richard Stayner University of New England 067 732 281
Zinc in soils and plants UWA-19A Prof AD Robson University of Western Australia 08 9380 2505
Improving the nutritive value and growth habit of the fodder shrub tagasaste UWA-13A Dr Chris Oldham University of Western Australia 08 9380 3589
Maximising the productive and nutritive value of pastures on saltland DAW-43A Dr ED Barrett-Lennard Agriculture Western Australia 08 9368 3278
Successful adjustment strategies for rural communities DAV-82A Dr Greg Cahill Dept of Natural Resources and Environment 054 304 444
Strategic farm planning by open learning DAN-112A Mr BP Walsh NSW Agriculture 049 398810
SUSTAINABLE PEST, WEED & DISEASE CONTROL STRATEGIES          
Root-knot and cyst nematodes workshop AAN-1A Dr J Curran Australasian Assoc of Nematologists 02 6246 4294
Resistance to BT in lepidopterous pests CSE-55A Dr Ray Akhurst CSIRO Div of Entomology 02 6246 4123
Novel BT toxins for controlling insect pests CSE-57A Dr Ray Akhurst CSIRO Div of Entomology 02 6246 4123
Minimising pesticide use through controlled release formulations of Bacillus thuringiensis DAV-60A Dr A. M. Smith Agriculture Victoria 03 9210 9222
Biological control of fruit piercing moths CSE-60A Dr D P A Sands CSIRO Div of Entomology 07 3214 2803
Strain improvement of the insect biocontrol agent Metarhizium anisopliae CSE-61A Dr Richard Milner CSIRO Div of Entomology 02 6246 4169
Developing pheromone based control systems for pest lepidoptera CSE-63A Dr E R Rumbo CSIRO Div of Entomology 07 3214 2811
Developing co-formulations of herbicides to prevent resistance DAR-28A Dr Brian Hawkett Daratech Pty Ltd 03 9820 0588
Virtual plants: a revolutionary approach to crop experimentation CSE-58A Dr Peter Room CSIRO Div. of Entomology 07 3214 2700
Molecular diagnosis of root-knot nematode (Meloidogyne SPP) DAQ-151A Dr Jim Stanton Dept Primary Industries, QLD 07 3877 9574
National evaluation of diagnostic capabilities for Australian plant industries DAV-107A Ms Jane Moran Agriculture Victoria 03 9210 9222
Australian phytoplasma diseases: rapid identification techniques and prediction models DAV-93A Ms Jane Moran Agriculture Victoria

 

 03 9210 9222
Assessment of systemic induced resistance in plants as a component of integrated pest and disease management US-21A Prof. B.J. Deverall University of Sydney 02 9351 2531
Biological control of mouse plagues CSW-27A Dr GR Singleton CSIRO Div Wildlife and Ecology 02 6242 1600
Nematode control with organic amendments and rotation crops DAQ-152A Dr. G.R. Stirling Dept Primary Industries, QLD

 

 07 3896 9392
Climate Change        
Potential productivity benefits to tropical and subtropical tree fruit and nut crops from elevated CO2 levels DAQ-156A Mr Tony Whiley Dept Primary Industries, QLD 07 3441 2211
Potential for carbon sequestration in Australian agricultural soils CSO-5A J. O. Skjemstad CSIRO Div of Soils 08 303 8445
Impact of global change on arthropod pests, weeds and diseases - workshop GCT-1A R W Sutherst CSIRO Entomology 02 6246 4008

 

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