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Research project

Citrus industry communications program

This investment is responsible for delivering effective and timely communications to ensure Australian citrus growers and other industry stakeholders are …
  • Funded by

    Hort Innovation

  • Project date

    18 Sep 2018 -
    19 Nov 2021

Fruits
Plant science
Research project

National tree genomics program for horticulture

This program is about harnessing cutting-edge genetic technologies for the benefit of Australian horticultural tree crop industries. New tools are …
  • Funded by

    Hort Innovation

  • Project date

    1 Sep 2018 -
    1 Dec 2023

  • Research organisations

    Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (QDAF), Queensland University of Technology (QUT), The University of Queensland (UQ)

Fruits
Plant science
Research project

National papaya breeding and evaluation program

New red and yellow papaya varieties are continuing to be bred and evaluated under this program, which follows on from …
  • Funded by

    Hort Innovation

  • Project date

    24 Aug 2018 -
    23 Aug 2023

  • Research organisation

    Griffith University

Fruits
Multiple technology areas
Crop protection Plant science
Research project

Papaya clean seed program

Papaya meleira virus 2 (PMeV2) is a seed-transmissible virus that is associated with symptom development in papaya sticky disease (PSD). PSD …
  • Funded by

    Hort Innovation

  • Project date

    24 Aug 2018 -
    23 Aug 2021

  • Research organisation

    Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (QDAF)

Fruits
Crop protection
Research project

Management of Banana Pest and Diseases in North Queensland

This project supports an Australian Banana Growers’ Council Plant Health Officer to assist North Queensland banana growers in containing and …
  • Funded by

    Hort Innovation

  • Project date

    21 Aug 2018 -
    16 Dec 2021

Fruits
Plant science
Research project

National pineapple breeding and evaluation program

This investment is focused on the release of new pineapple varieties suited to Australia’s key pineapple growing regions. There …
  • Funded by

    Hort Innovation

  • Project date

    16 Jul 2018 -
    10 Jun 2023

  • Research organisation

    Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (QDAF)

Fruits
Automation
Research project

Developing Agritech solutions for the Australian apple industry

Hort Innovation has contracted SwarmFarm and UNSW to develop: A variable rate and dilution spraying system that can be carried …
  • Funded by

    Hort Innovation

  • Project date

    30 Jun 2018 -
    31 Jan 2022

  • Research organisation

    University of New South Wales (UNSW)

Fruits
Research project

Export Development for the Apple and Pear Industry

This investment is focussed on bolstering industry readiness, knowledge and technical capabilities around export of Australian apples and pears, and …
  • Funded by

    Hort Innovation

  • Project date

    25 Jun 2018 -
    31 Dec 2021

Fruits
Plant science
Research project

National Strawberry Varietal Improvement Program

This investment continues the work of the national strawberry breeding and evaluation program. The program has commercialised 12 new varieties for …
  • Funded by

    Hort Innovation

  • Project date

    18 Jun 2018 -
    30 Nov 2022

  • Research organisation

    Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (QDAF)

Fruits
Research project

National mango industry communication program

This investment continues the delivery of timely and relevant industry information to Australian mango growers and other industry participants. It …
  • Funded by

    Hort Innovation

  • Project date

    12 Jun 2018 -
    1 Mar 2022

Fruits
Input management
Research project

Experimental Summerfruit Orchard - Phase II

This investment supports ongoing research and development being undertaken at the summer fruit experimental orchard based in Tatura, Victoria specifically …
  • Funded by

    Hort Innovation

  • Project date

    31 May 2018 -
    15 Jul 2023

  • Research organisation

    Department of Jobs Precincts and Regions (DJPR) [Vic]

Fruits
Input management
Research project

Improving citrus quality with regulated deficit irrigation

International research indicates that a regulated deficit irrigation approach can be applied during citrus maturation and ripening stages to enhance …
  • Funded by

    Hort Innovation

  • Project date

    2 May 2018 -
    30 Aug 2021

  • Research organisation

    New South Wales Department of Primary Industries (NSW DPI)

Fruits
Plant science
Research project

National Persimmon Varietal Evaluation Program

This investment is focused on evaluating superior and locally-adapted scion and rootstock varieties from global programs for the Australian persimmon …
  • Funded by

    Hort Innovation

  • Project date

    30 Apr 2018 -
    30 Jul 2023

  • Research organisation

    New South Wales Department of Primary Industries (NSW DPI)

Multiple industries
Fruits Nuts Vegetables
Data and AI
Research project

Consumer behavioural and retail data for fresh produce

This multi-industry investment is tasked with providing regular consumer behaviour data and insight reporting to a range of industries, through …
  • Funded by

    Hort Innovation

  • Project date

    2 Apr 2018 -
    30 Nov 2021

Multiple industries
Cereal grains Cotton Forestry Fruits Nuts Oilseeds Other rural industries Pasture, fodder & feed Pulse grains Sugar Vegetables Wine
Crop protection
Research project

iMapPESTS: Sentinel Surveillance for Agriculture

Improving plant pest management through cross-industry deployment of smart surveillance technologies and diagnostics
  • Funded by

    Hort Innovation

  • Project date

    1 Mar 2018 -
    16 Jan 2022

  • Research organisation

    Hort Innovation

Fruits
Plant science
Research project

New custard apple varieties and enhanced industry productivity

This investment supports accelerated development of the Australian custard apple industry by developing ne and innovative varieties with superior tree …
  • Funded by

    Hort Innovation

  • Project date

    30 Jan 2018 -
    30 Nov 2021

  • Research organisation

    Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (QDAF)

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