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Mouse surveillance and monitoring to inform leading practice
Tender ID: 562638
Tender Details
Organisation:
Tender #:
PROC-9177093
Status:
Closed
Publish Date:
26 July 2024
Closing Date:
5 September 2024
Tender Description
Historically, elevated mouse populations in key grain-growing regions have led to substantial economic losses for Australian grain growers. The Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) is dedicated to advancing mouse management strategies to mitigate these impacts. Since the early 1990s, our commitment to mouse-related Research, Development, and Extension (RD&E) initiatives has been extensive. GRDC has invested in research to understand mouse ecology, behaviour, and population dynamics. This work has yielded practical strategies and tools that reduce the impact of mice on Australian agriculture. In collaboration with key research partners, our initiatives have improved mouse surveillance techniques, refined predictive models, and promoted the widespread adoption of effective management practices through robust communication and extension activities.
These efforts are part of a broader RD&E strategy that includes developing spatial models and deploying zinc phosphide baits, equipping growers with timely and effective solutions to manage mice. As we continue to tackle the challenges posed by mice to grain production, GRDC invites tenderers to engage in the next phase of investment in mouse surveillance and monitoring.
This opportunity allows applicants to apply for one or both of the following components:
1 Outputs 1 & 2: Focus on enhancing mouse surveillance and management through the maintenance and expansion of the existing monitoring network and predictive models. This component includes using traditional monitoring methods and collaborating closely with the National Mouse Group to ensure strategies are well-aligned with grower needs and current research insights.
2 Outputs 3 & 4: Aimed at developing automated mouse monitoring devices to supplement existing surveillance efforts. These devices will undergo field testing alongside traditional methods and be integrated with established spatial models. A feasibility study will explore potential pathways for commercialisation of these tools.
Collaboration Requirements
Applicants focusing exclusively on Outputs 3 & 4 must collaborate with the party delivering Outputs 1 & 2, and vice versa. This collaboration ensures that the automated devices receive necessary field validation in concert with existing monitoring practices, enabling their seamless integration into the established system. Such partnerships are critical for validating these innovations as effective research tools prior to any potential commercial deployment. When preparing proposals, applicants are encouraged to consider the integration requirements and collaborative nature of this project.
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