Trial Types We Conduct

If you can describe the question, we can design the trial. A snapshot of the work we do:

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Crop & Agronomy

Variety
Plant Density & Population
Planting Rate Trials
Irrigation & Water-Use Efficiency
Plant Nutrition & Fertiliser
Plant Growth Regulator
Crop Specific Agronomy
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Product Development

Proof of Concept
Product Efficacy
Insecticide Efficacy
Insecticide Efficacy
Machinery & Equipment
Precision Ag & Technology
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Research & Analysis

Entomology & Pest Pressure
Soil, Tissue and Water sample analysis
Statistical Analysis and reporting

All Services

Contract Research

Expert-led, end-to-end agricultural research for any product or scientific question — from APVMA registration trials and product efficacy through to grower extension across North Queensland.

Key Features

APVMA-grade trials & full registration support

In-house entomologist, irrigation & nutrition specialists

Research, development & extension under one roof

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Trial Types We Conduct

If you can describe the question, we can design the trial. A snapshot of the work we do:

🌱

Crop & Agronomy

Variety
Plant Density & Population
Planting Rate Trials
Irrigation & Water-Use Efficiency
Plant Nutrition & Fertiliser
Plant Growth Regulator
Crop Specific Agronomy
🧪

Product Development

Proof of Concept
Product Efficacy
Insecticide Efficacy
Insecticide Efficacy
Machinery & Equipment
Precision Ag & Technology
📊

Research & Analysis

Entomology & Pest Pressure
Soil, Tissue and Water sample analysis
Statistical Analysis and reporting

Our Service Pillars

Four core capabilities — designed to take your research question from concept to grower adoption.

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Contract Research

Full-service trial design, agronomist-led monitoring, in-crop sampling, statistical analysis, and clear reporting — managed end-to-end against a milestone-based schedule.

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APVMA Product Registration

Regulatory-grade efficacy trials designed to meet APVMA requirements, with the data integrity and standardised testing protocols needed for a clean registration pathway.

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Efficacy & Agronomy Trials

Product efficacy, variety trials, plant density and population, planting rate, plant growth regulators, machinery, and proof-of-concept research across diverse crops.

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Research, Development & Extension

We don't just deliver data. Our RD&E capability translates trial outcomes into grower-ready recommendations, field days, and industry communication.

Our Service Pillars

Four core capabilities — designed to take your research question from concept to grower adoption.

🧪

Contract Research

Full-service trial design, agronomist-led monitoring, in-crop sampling, statistical analysis, and clear reporting — managed end-to-end against a milestone-based schedule.

🛡️

APVMA Product Registration

Regulatory-grade efficacy trials designed to meet APVMA requirements, with the data integrity and standardised testing protocols needed for a clean registration pathway.

🌱

Efficacy & Agronomy Trials

Product efficacy, variety trials, plant density and population, planting rate, plant growth regulators, machinery, and proof-of-concept research across diverse crops.

🤝

Research, Development & Extension

We don't just deliver data. Our RD&E capability translates trial outcomes into grower-ready recommendations, field days, and industry communication.

Crops We Work With

North Queensland specialists — if it grows here, we can research it.

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Sugarcane

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Mung Bean

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Soybean

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Sorghum

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Rice

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Sunflower

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Hemp

🥒

Zucchini

🎃

Pumpkin

🌾

Mixed Species & More

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Sugarcane

🌱

Soybean

🍚

Rice

🌿

Hemp

🎃

Pumpkin

🌱

Mung Bean

🌾

Sorghum

🌻

Sunflower

🥒

Zucchini

🌾

Mixed Species & More

Crops We Work With

North Queensland specialists — if it grows here, we can research it.

🌾

Sugarcane

🌱

Mung Bean

🌱

Soybean

🌾

Sorghum

🍚

Rice

🌻

Sunflower

🌿

Hemp

🥒

Zucchini

🎃

Pumpkin

🌾

Mixed Species & More

Our Specialist Team

Multi-disciplinary expertise under one roof — our specialists collaborate so your research gets the right brain on every part of the problem.

Agronomists

Experienced agronomists who monitor and sample trials from establishment through to harvest

In-House Entomologist

In-house entomology expertise covering pest pressure, insecticide efficacy, beneficial insects, and population dynamics.

Irrigation Specialists

Irrigation scheduling, water-use efficiency, and irrigation technology — designed and assessed by specialists who understand the agronomy and the engineering.

Crop Specialists

long-standing, crop-specific expertise across North Queensland's diverse cropping systems — sugarcane, grains, legumes, horticulture and emerging crops.

Nutrition Specialists

Plant nutrition, fertiliser efficacy, and soil health programs — supported by our in-house sample database and standardised lab methods.

One team, complete capability

Our specialists work together to design and deliver holistic research programs — so you get one team with all the answers.

Agronomists

Experienced agronomists who monitor and sample trials from establishment through to harvest

In-House Entomologist

In-house entomology expertise covering pest pressure, insecticide efficacy, beneficial insects, and population dynamics.

Irrigation Specialists

Irrigation scheduling, water-use efficiency, and irrigation technology — designed and assessed by specialists who understand the agronomy and the engineering.

Crop Specialists

long-standing, crop-specific expertise across North Queensland's diverse cropping systems — sugarcane, grains, legumes, horticulture and emerging crops.

Nutrition Specialists

Plant nutrition, fertiliser efficacy, and soil health programs — supported by our in-house sample database and standardised lab methods.

One team, complete capability

Our specialists work together to design and deliver holistic research programs — so you get one team with all the answers.

How We Work

Scope & DesignExecute & MonitorAnalyse, Report & Extend
01

Scope & Design

We work directly with you to define the research question, objectives, and regulatory requirements (including APVMA where needed). Drawing on our sample database and on-ground knowledge of North Queensland, we identify paddocks and sites that give the trial genuine statistical power.

    02

    Execute & Monitor

    Our experienced agronomists monitor and sample the crop through the entire trial period. We use standardised methods, accredited laboratories, and combine traditional agronomic assessment with precision tools to collect robust data for analysis.

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      Analyse, Report & Extend

      The value of a trial lives in the analysis. We conduct in-crop measurement and analysis and conduct end-of crop assessments for yield and quality. This is followed by statistical analysis and delivery of a clearly written final report. Where needed, our RD&E capability translates research outcomes into grower-ready communication.

        Why Farmacist

        What makes us different from a typical contract research organisation.

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        Any product, any question
        Any product,
        any question

        Herbicides, fungicides, biologicals, fertilisers, machinery, varieties, or sensors — we'll design the right trial for your needs.

        🎯

        👥

        Agronomists on the ground
        Agronomists on the
        ground

        Experienced agronomists monitoring and sampling from establishment to harvest.

        Experienced agronomists monitoring and sampling throughout the trial lifecycle.

        Regulatory-grade rigour
        Regulatory-grade
        rigour

        Trials conducted to APVMA registration standards, whether or not registration is required.

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        Multi-disciplinary specialists
        Multi-disciplinary
        specialists

        In-house entomology, irrigation, nutrition and crop specialists, a whole of team approach to research.

        In-house crop specialists across entomology, irrigation and nutrition.

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        North Queensland specialists
        North Queensland
        specialists

        In-depth local knowledge of tropical and subtropical cropping systems.

        Deep local knowledge of tropical and subtropical cropping systems.

        📣

        Research that reaches growers
        Research that
        reaches growers

        With our experienced extension agronomists, the RD&E extension capability is built in - your results can land directly with growers.

        Why Farmacist

        What makes us different from a typical contract research organisation.

        🎯

        Any product, any question

        Herbicides, fungicides, biologicals, fertilisers, machinery, varieties, or sensors — we'll design the right trial for your needs.

        🎯

        👥

        Agronomists on the ground

        Experienced agronomists monitoring and sampling from establishment to harvest.

        Regulatory-grade rigour

        Trials conducted to APVMA registration standards, whether or not registration is required.

        🧬

        Multi-disciplinary specialists

        In-house entomology, irrigation, nutrition and crop specialists, a whole of team approach to research.

        📍

        North Queensland specialists

        In-depth local knowledge of tropical and subtropical cropping systems.

        📣

        Research that reaches growers

        With our experienced extension agronomists, the RD&E extension capability is built in - your results can land directly with growers.

        Who We Work With

        Trusted research partner across the agricultural value chain.

        Agchem Companies
        Biological & BioAg Companies
        Seed Companies
        Fertiliser Companies
        Tech Manufacturers
        Grower Groups
        Government & Industry Bodies
        Research Institutions
        Agchem Companies
        Seed Companies
        Tech Manufacturers
        Government & Industry Bodies
        Biological & BioAg Companies
        Fertiliser Companies
        Grower Groups
        Research Institutions

        Who We Work With

        Trusted research partner across the agricultural value chain.

        Agchem Companies
        Biological & BioAg Companies
        Seed Companies
        Fertiliser Companies
        Tech Manufacturers
        Grower Groups
        Government & Industry Bodies
        Research Institutions

        LET'S TALK

        Have a research question?

        Have a research question?

        Whether you need an APVMA registration trial, a one-off product efficacy trial, or a multi-season research program — we'd love to hear about it.

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