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4 results for #pest-and-diseases

Fruits
Crop protection
Research project

An Integrated Pest Management program for the Australian almond industry - Phase 2

The overarching objective is to develop a toolkit of complementary pest management approaches, tools, and practices that form the backbone …
  • Funded by

    Hort Innovation

  • Project date

    28 Feb 2023 -
    14 Dec 2027

  • Research organisations

    State of Victoria as represented by the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Change (DEECA)

Fruits
Crop protection
Research project

Improving Fruit and Banana Spotting Bug control

The objective of this project is to develop a new improved Banana Spotting Bug (BSB Amblypelta lutescens lutescens) trap that …
  • Funded by

    Hort Innovation

  • Project date

    29 Jul 2022 -
    29 Mar 2027

  • Research organisation

    Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (QDAF)

Multiple industries
Fruits Vegetables
Multiple technology areas
Crop protection Traceability
Research project

National Fruit Fly Council Phase 4

This project continues funding for the National Fruit Fly Council (NFFC), which consists of federal and state governments, industry representatives and research funders who strategically coordinate fruit fly management in Australia. Fruit fly is one of the biggest trade barriers for horticulture products. In 2016 the cost to Australia was estimated to be $300 million due to control measures and international trade restrictions.
  • Funded by

    Hort Innovation

  • Project date

    10 Dec 2021 -
    15 Dec 2026

  • Research organisation

    Plant Health Australia (PHA)

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