Impact of the project

The project could include aerial technology to improve the practices of fruit picking, GPS trackers in real time to monitor the quality and delivery of milk and technology to better regulate the quality of red meat products such as minced meat and meatballs in international markets.

Will create around 87 jobs, including six full-time research positions, as well as 30 student internships at local companies.

The government contributed $ 2.7 million to the project in a joint effort of the University of Melbourne and Sensand Technology and it was one of many launches by universities to the Victoria Higher Education State Investment Fund, which was developed in response to the significant impact of the coronavirus pandemic. in the sector.

The State Investment Fund for Higher Education Victoria de 350 million Unprecedented is supporting universities with capital works, research infrastructure projects and applied research focused on boosting productivity and Victoria's economy as the state recovers from the coronavirus pandemic.

“This new project will offer real-world solutions for our valued food and agricultural businesses, while also providing fantastic opportunities for local researchers and students,” said Education Minister Gale Tierney.

Are encouraged Goulburn Valley businesses to register at fvas.unimelb.edu.au/norvicfoods