Investment expenditure analysis
See how Banana Fund investments are tracking against the industry’s Strategic Investment Plan
As seen on the banana 'fund management' page, investments specific to the Hort Innovation Banana Fund are guided by the industry's Strategic Investment Plan (SIP). The SIP features four priority outcome areas that have been identified and agreed upon by the industry, and Hort Innovation works to invest in R&D initiatives that are aligned to these.
See how investment expenditure aligns to Strategic Investment Plan outcomes
In the interactive chart below, discover the most up-to-date information on how project expenditure in the Banana Fund is aligned to the four SIP outcomes. The chart reflects project investment across the life of the SIP to date.
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New varieties for Australian banana growers (BA21002)
This investment is identifying banana varieties from global breeding programs with TR4 resistance and evaluating their performance in Australian conditions.
16 June 2022
Banana integrated pest and disease management program (BA21004)
This investment is working to increase the banana industry’s knowledge of significant pests and diseases and how to control them using integrated pest and disease management strategies that will reduce the reliance on broad-spectrum insecticides and fungicides.
16 June 2022
Banana industry diagnostic capacity and capability building (BA21001)
This investment is improving and maintaining the banana industry’s diagnostic capacity to accurately detect pathogens and reduce the risk of incursions from exotic banana diseases.
28 April 2022
Multi-pest surveillance and grower education to manage banana pests and diseases (BA21003)
This investment supports banana growers in containing and managing significant pests and diseases, and to help in the early detection of exotic pests and diseases.
8 April 2022
Identifying new resistance genes for Panama Tropical Race 4 (BA21000)
This investment is identifying new genetic material associated with Panama Tropical Race 4 resistance with the aim of developing a range of molecular markers to support plant breeding research for Australian banana growers.
16 February 2022
Banana industry R&D Coordination (BA20002)
This project continues to support the role and activities of the Australian Banana Growers’ Council R&D Manager, Dr Rosie Godwin
13 July 2021
National banana development and extension program (BA19004)
This project is helping the banana industry access and implement new information, technologies and approaches, and make better decisions for their businesses.
18 June 2020
Banana industry minor use permit program (BA16003)
This project funds submitting renewals and applications for minor use permits for the banana industry.
12 December 2018