Resources Current Research Projects

FAR's current research portfolio sit within three research themes: Maximising Productivity and Value; Environmental and Social Best Practice; and Resilient Cropping in Farming Systems.

FAR's research portfolio is a mixture of short, medium and long term projects. Each year, in consultation with growers up and down the country, we review and update this portfolio.

Projects sit within three research themes:

  • Maximising productivity and value
  • Environmental and social best practice
  • Resilient cropping in farming systems


2023-24 Research Portfolio

FAR has budgeted $7.7 million in the 2023-24 Research and Development (R&D) programme compared with $6.25 million in 2022-23. The FAR Research Portfolio below outlines the 70+ projects underway in the 2023-24 programme.

For more information contact our General Manager of Research, Andy Pitman.