Investment in research development and extension (RD&E) activities that harnesses leading edge technologies to develop competitive advantage in export fodder markets is the key focus of the AgriFutures Export Fodder Program.

The latest project, worth $2.2 million, is set to have industry-wide benefits across producing regions and processing and assist the industry continue to expand its reach globally and domestically.

AgriFutures Australia program manager, Research and Innovation, John Smith, said the new four-year project will address knowledge gaps in Australian export fodder agronomy and pathology.

"It's a significant project that will focus on hay variety responses to changes in sowing date and nutrition on hay quality, disease impact, management inte...