Communication of research findings to tea tree oil industry levy payers

The project aims to create a comprehensive mechanism for the delivery of communication and extension to the Australian Tea Tree industry with particular attention to: (i) Awareness of regulatory issues arising in major export destinations and domestic markets; (ii) Promoting international knowledge and information of tea tree oil and related disciplines via a single source supporting Australian producers; (iii) Monitoring, managing and updating chemical Minor Use Permits (MUP) issued by the APVMA for all pesticides used in tea tree plantations; (iv) Provision of newsletters to all interested stakeholders to ensure that developments pertinent to the industry are communicated widely; (v) Development and delivery of industry Fact Sheets for inclusion in marketing/educational communications to Tea Tree Oil customers; and (iv) Extension in the form of farm visits and Field Days.