R&D projects
Discover apple and pear levy investments into Apple and Pear Fund R&D initiatives
The apple and pear levy has been invested into following Hort Innovation Apple and Pear Fund R&D initiatives, together with Australian Government contributions.
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MRL risk analysis for major export markets of the pome fruit industry (AP14002)
This project produced regular information on apple and pear export requirements around pesticides and maximum residue limits (MRLs).
13 June 2017
Bridging the knowledge-gap to breed high-value, flavonoid-rich apples (AP12036)
This project investigated opportunities to grow more nutritious apple varieties, with a focus on breeding and selecting for new flavonoid-rich apples.
13 June 2017
Review of the Biosecurity Plan for the Apple and Pear Industry (AP15003)
The apple and pear industry's biosecurity plan was updated under this project in 2015 for strengthened understanding and preparedness around biosecurity risks.
6 June 2017
Apple and Pear Nuffield Scholarship 2014/2015 (AP13034)
This project supported a Nuffield Scholarship awarded to apple and cherry grower Fiona Hall from Orange, NSW. Fiona studied how Australian growers could improve their profit margins by developing an international understanding of apple growing.
1 May 2017
Developing sustainability through extension of best practice in the South Australian apple and pear industry (AP12038)
For the South Australian apple and pear industry, this investment supported the role and activities of an industry development officer from 2013 to 2016.
1 March 2017
Market development for the apple industry (AP11016)
This project funded the role and activities of an APAL market development manager for the Australian apple and pear industry between 2011 and 2016.
11 September 2016
Apple and pear technical manager (AP11014)
This project funded the role and activities of a technical manager at APAL for the Australian apple and pear industry, from 2011 into 2016.
30 May 2016
A needs analysis for integrated pest management R&D in the apple and pear industry (AP15014)
The use of integrated pest management (IPM) in the apple and pear industry was reviewed under this project.
7 May 2016
Research speed updating program (AP14003)
A 2015 'Speed Updating' event delivering R&D information to apple and pear growers was delivered by this investment.
4 April 2016
Precision fertigation for improved apple orchard productivity (AP12006)
This fertigation research produced nitrogen application information and guidelines for apple growers.
17 March 2016