AV11006 Competitive threat to fresh avocado market from processed products

Response to industry call. Compare range of current and possible processed products versus whole fresh avocado for both retail and food service markets. Explore and evaluate opportunities for value added products.

Proof of concept study to improve the quality and safety of kangaroo meat

The harvesting of kangaroos for human and pet food consumption has become a significant domestic and export industry. Kangaroo meat is low in fat and contains polyunsaturated fats which are known for their health benefits.

Prevention of muddy taints in farmed barramundi

Recommended best practice protocols to manage water quality within growout systems and the measurable impact on barramundi flavour.

RIRDC PRJ000044 - Folate content of Asian vegetables

This study will first institute an improved methodology for folate content and folate isomer composition which will then be used to provide information on the folate content and composition of a range of Asian vegetables. This will allow the development of improved production and processing approaches as well as generate promotional material to increase consumer awareness and knowledge and increase sales of these products.

Mapping compositional parameters of cocoa to sensory profiles

This project will establish an innovative quantitative analytical technique which will assist the development of Queensland's cocoa industry through a better understanding of those components that can produce unique sensory and flavour profiles of cocoa products.

Psychological approach to vegetable consumption

The greater purpose of this research is to develop a comprehensive model of vegetable purchase and consumption. The results will suggest strategies for a meaningful point of connection with consumers other than messages based on health, and offer compelling motivation for sustained vegetable purchase.

SRDC-Manufacture of a new beverage base from sugar depleted cane juice

The overall objective of the proposed project is to increase profitability through application of membrane technology.

Innovative technologies to advance Queensland's horticulture processing industries

Enabling processing technologies for the horticultural industries.

Revenue loss minimisation in farmed prawns

Best practice protocols for on-farm management of prawn quality to meet market requirements.

BA09025 Commercial feasibility of banana waste utilization in food industry

As a response to the HAL banana call, this project will look to further utilization of bananas not suitable for the retail market.

Your fish. Your future. Queensland Fisheries Strategy 2009-2014

The Queensland Fisheries Strategy 2009-2014 sets the direction for the future of fisheries and aims to address some of the challenges impacting Queensland's fisheries both from within Australia and abroad. Every year in Queensland almost a million people fish for a living, for recreation, or for traditional and customary purposes. Countless others rely on sustainable fisheries as the focus of tourism and other businesses - but there are major challenges for the fishing sector. Fisheries resources are finite and under significant stress. Fisheries face challenges including the potential for over-exploitation by all fishing sectors, increasing consumer demand, a rising population, coastal development, the effects of climate change, biosecurity risks, import competition and rising production costs.

Improving reproductive traits of breeder herd

Improving reproductive traits of breeder herd.

Rocky Reef Fisheries in Queensland

Addressing knowledge gaps for the sustainable management of rocky reef fisheries.

Investigating grazing management systems in northern Australia

The Project aims to assist beef producers make decisions about the most suitable grazing systems for their properties by providing accurate and impartial information in an easy to understand format.

Free range chicken farms - odour emissions and nutrient management

Quantification of air emissions, in particular, from free range farms for comparison with conventional farming may demonstrate that free range farming has lower emissions. This finding may support conventional farms that are under pressure due to air quality impacts to more readily convert to free range. Industry will benefit by maintaining/increasing production and the community will benefit from fewer impacts.