Future Farm Industries CRC
Scholarship Description
New farmscapes that deliver profitable production, sound natural resource management, and a capacity to respond to external factors such as new market demands or climate change are being developed. Innovative livestock systems provide an exciting opportunity to provide the motivation and capacity to change current practices, by incorporating perennial-based forage mixtures into farming systems to address multiple goals. Such an approach introduces a range of plant species, including native shrubs, which have not yet been considered in an agricultural context, and presents an opportunity to consider the way animals interact with a diverse plant mixture. This project will investigate the role of alternative plant species and the inherent profile of plant compounds in influencing diet selection and grazing behaviour, rumen microbial function, and/or animal health, especially gut health.
| Reference Number: | 3820 |
| Study Subject: | New plant combinations to capitalise on plant compounds that are beneficial to livestock |
| Web Address: | http://www.futurefarmcrc.com.au/pg_education.html |
| Provided By: | Future Farm Industries CRC |
| To be undertaken at: | The University of Western Australia. |
| Level: | Post Graduate (Research) |
Availability
This scholarship is offered on an ongoing basis to one person. Dates when to submit scholarship application are not specified.
Payment Information
The value of this scholarship is AUD28000 (per annum). This award is to be used for research and living expenses. This scholarship is paid fortnightly for the period of 3 years.
Research Information
This scholarship is for one of the following fields of research: AGRICULTURAL, VETERINARY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES, Animal production, Botany, Crop and pasture production or Physiology.
Eligibility
This scholarship is for study in Australia. Only citizens of Australia or New Zealand or permanent residents can apply.
Application Details
To apply for this scholarship you must apply directly to the scholarship provider. Terms and conditions are subject to change. Always confirm details with scholarship provider before applying.
| Main Contact Daryll Richardson (Education Manager) Future farm Industries CRC Email: drichardson@agaveeducation.com.au |