Livestock Tracking and On-Animal Sensors

Be part of Northern Australia's agricultural innovator, the Institute for Future Farming Systems - a world-leader in delivering practical solutions which are bolstering the productivity, profitability and sustainability of the livestock sector. Our Precision Livestock Management team is recognised internationally for its work in the field of sensor and data-driven livestock research. Our area of speciality is testing new and emerging technologies to improve on-farm welfare, profitability and productivity outcomes. On-animal sensors can help identify health and welfare problems before major issues arise; understand complex animal-environment interactions; and improve production outcomes through the use of algorithms to interpret the issues facing Australian producers. Consequently, our research projects vary, but always feature a strong mix of both theory and practical skills to investigate problems and solve on-farm issues. If you are passionate about research that has a direct and positive impact on farm, and are interested in animal behaviour, understanding animal interactions, welfare, new and emerging technologies or data handling and behavioural algorithm modelling, please make contact with us about potential research opportunities (honours, masters and PhD).