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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.

This investment focuses on the development of a new biocontrol fruit fly management program for Australian conditions. The benefits include: …

A purpose-built sterile Queensland fruit fly facility was established in Port Augusta, South Australia under earlier work. With sterile insect …

The sterile insect technique (SIT) is a promising control method for Queensland fruit fly. Currently a significant research effort is …

This is a large and complex program, involving researchers and activity across the SITplus consortium. The overall intent is to …