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Crop protection
Research project

Translating RNAi technology for virus and whitefly management in protected cropping systems

This research will expand the use of RNA interference (RNAi) technology from small-scale research greenhouses to large-scale commercial farming
  • Funded by

    Hort Innovation

  • Project date

    7 Feb 2024 -
    30 Nov 2027

  • Research organisation

    The University of Queensland (UQ)

Nuts
Crop protection
Research project

Chestnut rot evaluation trials

This project is delivering chestnut rot trials of Difenoconazole and Pyraclostrobin to establish their level of efficacy and ensure there are no issues with the quality and safety of the subsequent nuts
  • Funded by

    Hort Innovation

  • Project date

    31 Jan 2024 -
    14 Jul 2024

  • Research organisation

    Chestnuts Australia Inc

Input management
Research project

Precision Summerfruit orchards

The project is developing profitable management strategies for Summerfruit growers associated with temporal and spatial variation in crop load, fruit quality (fruit number per tree, fruit size and colour), and labour use efficiency
  • Funded by

    Hort Innovation

  • Project date

    15 Jan 2024 -
    1 Nov 2028

  • Research organisation

    Department of Energy Environment & Climate Action (DEECA)

Research project

Decision support models for Australian dried tree fruit

The project provides a decision support tool that enables testing various scenarios and simulations, giving apricot growers a tool to explore the impact of variable changes to annual margins and longer-term return on investment
  • Funded by

    Hort Innovation

  • Project date

    10 Jan 2024 -
    15 Nov 2024

  • Research organisation

    Chaffey & Associates Pty Ltd

Fruits
Food processing technology
Research project

Mango Foodservice Research & Strategy FY24 R&D

This project will deliver a five-year strategy to expand the mango category within the foodservice sector, ultimately increasing overall mango sales
  • Funded by

    Hort Innovation

  • Project date

    20 Dec 2023 -
    31 Jul 2024

  • Research organisation

    Freshlogic

Multiple industries
Fruits Nuts Vegetables
Crop protection
Research project

Pest READI: Regionally Enabled Agroecological Decision Intelligence

The investment is developing and implementing pest management systems that can respond to a range of current, establishing, and future interrelated pest challenges at both crop and landscape levels within an increasingly chemically-limited future
  • Funded by

    Hort Innovation

  • Project date

    15 Dec 2023 -
    8 Dec 2028

  • Research organisation

    Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO)

Multiple industries
Fruits Nuts Vegetables
Research project

Scouting responses to labour challenges in Australian Horticulture

This short project will search for and identify startups from across the globe that have developed innovative labour efficiency technology which can be piloted or trialled within the Australian horticulture industry
  • Funded by

    Hort Innovation

  • Project date

    1 Dec 2023 -
    31 Mar 2024

  • Research organisation

    Startupbootcamp Australia

Multiple industries
Fruits Nuts
Crop protection
Research project

Strategic Agrichemical Review Process (SARP) 2023 updates

This project delivers the 2023 Strategic Agrichemical Review Process (SARP) for each of the following industries: almond, avocado, banana, berry, lychee, macadamia, melon, olive, onion, papaya, passionfruit, pineapple and Summerfruit
  • Funded by

    Hort Innovation

  • Project date

    6 Nov 2023 -
    30 Jun 2025

  • Research organisation

    AGK Services

Plant science
Research project

Interseasonal irregular bearing

This research aims to develop a practical method for the avocado industry to mitigate summer fruit abscission and reduce irregular bearing, a significant challenge limiting market development
  • Funded by

    Hort Innovation

  • Project date

    16 Oct 2023 -
    31 May 2025

  • Research organisation

    Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO)

Multiple industries
Fruits Nuts Vegetables
Crop protection
Research project

Spatially enabling tree crop production practice

This investment seeks to geographically identify and map fundamental industry information such as variety, planting date, management, and productivity of tree orchards
  • Funded by

    Hort Innovation

  • Project date

    28 Sep 2023 -
    1 Oct 2026

  • Research organisation

    University of New England (UNE)

Fruits
Research project

Biosecurity and sustainability in the banana industry project

This project supports the role and activities of the Industry Strategic Manager (ISM) Michelle McKinlay within the Australian Banana Growers’ Council
  • Funded by

    Hort Innovation

  • Project date

    22 Sep 2023 -
    30 Sep 2028

  • Research organisation

    Australian Banana Grower's Council (ABGC)

Plant science
Research project

Almond Center of Excellence Operation and Maintenance

This project provides for the ongoing operations, maintenance and expansion of the Almond Centre of Excellence (ACE)
  • Funded by

    Hort Innovation

  • Project date

    18 Sep 2023 -
    31 Oct 2028

  • Research organisation

    The Almond Board of Australia

Crop protection
Research project

Vegetable industry biosecurity and business continuity strategy

This project will create a biosecurity strategy for the vegetable industry, providing an adaptable, flexible approach to preparing for high-priority exotic pests, responding to the arrival of exotic pests, and assisting with the initial monitoring and management of pests that are still establishing in Australia
  • Funded by

    Hort Innovation

  • Project date

    8 Sep 2023 -
    1 May 2028

  • Research organisation

    AUSVEG

E-commerce & market platforms
Research project

Avocado Japan Supermarket Tradeshow

SUPERMARKET TRADE SHOW offers the latest exposure to food industry focus on supermarkets
  • Funded by

    Hort Innovation

  • Project date

    30 Aug 2023 -
    15 Mar 2025

  • Research organisation

    Bastion Amplify

Nuts
Multiple technology areas
Crop protection Input management
Research project

Pistachio Production Research Program

This project supports improvements in the cultivation of pistachios and the uptake of new and changing production practices through research, development and extension activities
  • Funded by

    Hort Innovation

  • Project date

    27 Jul 2023 -
    14 Jul 2028

  • Research organisation

    Pistachio Growers Association Inc

Research project

Australian almond variety evaluation program

This investment runs a targeted breeding program to develop new almond varieties with improved production characteristics, while progressing the evaluation of varieties from earlier iterations of the program and from overseas breeding programs
  • Funded by

    Hort Innovation

  • Project date

    28 Jun 2023 -
    1 Aug 2028

  • Research organisation

    The University of Adelaide (UA)

Fruits
Input management
Research project

Pineapple Industry Innovation Project

This investment is tasked with supporting pineapple growers in adopting improved practices on-farm and keeping up to date with the latest industry news, information, resources and technologies
  • Funded by

    Hort Innovation

  • Project date

    27 Jun 2023 -
    1 Aug 2028

  • Research organisations

    Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF)

Research project

Apple Production Systems PIPS 4 Profit

Narrow orchard systems feature two-metre spaces between rows of trees while keeping the canopy narrow to expose fruit and leaves to enough sunlight to maximise yield and fruit quality
  • Funded by

    Hort Innovation

  • Project date

    21 Jun 2023 -
    1 Aug 2028

  • Research organisation

    University of Tasmania

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