Research Impact

AgTAC scientists are advancing wetland science through the development of high-fidelity geospatial and hydrological models.

Our researchers are translating climate science to enhance agricultural decision-making capability.

The Opticane platform delivers high-resolution weather forecasts and irrigation outlooks, equipping the Burdekin catchment with localized data to support smarter irrigation and farm management decisions.

By combining climate forecasts with systems modelling, we allow farmers to explore "What If" questions.

Drone-based imaging and AI-powered analysis is being developed by AgTAC researchers to detect high-risk vegetation before it becomes a threat.

Our research is creating positive ecological outcomes in agricultural landscapes.

By figuring out exactly how and where insects travel, we can catch destructive, invasive pests before they destroy local crops and ecosystems.

Instead of relying on hidden cameras that can miss animals hidden in the brush, we are listening to the pulse of nature to safely track and protect wildlife without ever disturbing them.

Synthetic chemicals can be harmful. We have discovered a way to pull a powerful, insect repellent straight from Eucalyptus leaves.

AgTAC researchers are delivering the hard science needed to grow healthier crops and create richer soil, all while cutting down on the pollution that drives climate change. We're proving that you don't have to choose between a successful farm and a healthy planet.

Applying just the right amount of fertilizer reduces excess chemical losses from the field, improves water and atmospheric quality.

Our research is seeking solutions to minimise the damage caused by feral pigs to agricultural lands and crucial habitats for native plants and animals.

AgTAC researchers are using AI to detect invasive weeds in agricultural forests, reducing labour times and improving safety.

As part of an international effort, AgTAC researchers are conducting trials on several farms in North Queensland to investigate whether applying crushed basalt and mill ash to the soil could enhance production whilst removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and improve water quality leaving the farm.

Coastal wetlands are incredible natural traps for carbon, keeping it out of our atmosphere. AgTAC researchers are studying how underground water flows through these areas so we can use that water to lock away even more carbon and fight climate change more effectively.

Measuring business risks and opportunities, becoming more drought resilient, more sustainable and more profitable - sharing the big picture with the agricultural industry across northern Queensland.

Our research contributes to sustainable and equitable development of the agricultural economy, with long-term benefits for regional employment and livelihoods.

In collaboration with industry partner AgriTech Solutions, AgTAC researchers have developed the Irrigation Rapid Assessment Tool (i-RAT) to provide sugarcane growers with essential economic and environmental guidance. This tool also quantifies environmental benefits which can empower producers to leverage market-based conservation incentives like Reef Credits, while also supporting alignment with broader natural capital, nature-positive and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) frameworks.

The AgTAC adoption team is researching factors that influence human decision-making and also the complex interplay between social, emotional and cognitive processes that can motivate a person to adopt or not adopt new technologies.

Agricultural technologies can boost on-farm efficiency and productivity, but without reliable internet connectivity, their full benefits are difficult to realise.