3727 research projects
Research project
Integrated disease management of black core rot in citrus
Hort Innovation
This project is developing integrated pest and disease management (IPDM) tools for citrus black core rot, which causes internal rot and bitter flavours in infected fruit that is often undetected until it reaches the juicing plant or kitchen bench. Black core rot is a significant and emerging issue in southern...
14 Oct 2021 - 27 Feb 2026
New South Wales, Australia
Research project
Dried Grape Production Innovation and Adoption Program 2021-2026
Hort Innovation
This project builds on a previous program 2018-2021 (DG17001) to assist dried grape producers to access and share emerging research and knowledge on production techniques to grow skills, improve productivity and keep quality high. The program will deliver a range of materials through grower activities and the online learning platform...
30 Sep 2021 - 31 Jul 2026
New South Wales, Australia
Research project
National Fruit Fly Council Phase 4
Hort Innovation
This project provides funding for the National Fruit Fly Council (NFFC) to continue to provide strategic direction for the management of fruit fly in Australia, prioritise RD&E, and build on a national approach to meet industry needs for domestic and global trade. The NFFC is uniquely positioned to provide an...
10 Dec 2021 - 15 Dec 2026
New South Wales, Australia
Research project
Designing the integration of extension into research projects
Hort Innovation
This project will work with researchers, extension officers, growers and farmers to develop an RD&E process which provides the best opportunities for adoption of research outputs. Phase 2, which is separate to this project, aims to trial the process. Designing the integration of extension into research projects is important to...
24 Dec 2021 - 10 Jul 2022
New South Wales, Australia
Research project
Innovation at Work
Hort Innovation
This project is exploring new processes for delivering RD&E within horticultural industries in Australia through a pilot partnership with the private agribusiness sector. Advisers play an integral part in their client's business as a key source of technical advisory support and are often a trusted ally. This project focuses on...
6 Oct 2021 - 31 Oct 2024
New South Wales, Australia
Research project
National Bee Pest Surveillance Program: Transition Program
Hort Innovation
This is an ongoing project to deliver a national surveillance program for bee pests to help safeguard honey-bee and pollinator-dependent industries in Australia. The National Bee Pest Surveillance Program (NBPSP) was established in 2012, supported by the previous National Bee Pest Surveillance Program (MT12011) and Enhanced National Bee Pest Surveillance...
3 Dec 2021 - 15 Dec 2024
New South Wales, Australia
Research project
VegNET 3.0
Hort Innovation
This project aims to keep Australian vegetable growers informed about current R&D activities, results and resources, to support the adoption of industry best practice in key growing areas. Nationally coordinated by AUSVEG, the program will be delivered by regional development officers (RDOs) responsible for developing extension plans that identify each...
16 Sep 2021 - 1 Oct 2026
New South Wales, Australia
Research project
Demonstrating the benefits of building capability and capacity in extension delivery in the vegetable industry
Hort Innovation
This project focuses on identifying what support extension officers require to help them develop the necessary skills, knowledge and experience to deliver effective extension to vegetable growers. It will also identify which avenues and networks vegetable growers prefer to use to gain knowledge and skills that help with their decision-making.
11 Jan 2022 - 12 Jul 2026
New South Wales, Australia
Research project
Effective control of Listeria on rockmelons through alternative post-harvest treatment methods
Hort Innovation
This project is determining the optimum postharvest strategies to reduce the risk of listeria contamination of rockmelons. Trials will test the effectiveness of five common sanitisers - chlorine, chlorine dioxide, e-water, peroxyacetic acid and nylate - against listeria. Each sanitisers’ effectiveness will be evaluated against concentration, dwell time, presence of...
25 Oct 2021 - 1 Nov 2022
New South Wales, Australia
Research project
CT20009 - Integrated disease management of citrus black spot and 'Emperor' brown spot
Hort Innovation
This project aims to identify and make available complementary Integrated Disease Management (IDM) tools to growers to assist in managing the diseases citrus black spot, ‘Emperor’ brown spot and, to a lesser extent, citrus black core rot. This involves understanding current IDM practices that are favoured by citrus growers for...
10 Jul 2021 - 31 Oct 2025
New South Wales, Australia