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Discover macadamia levy investments into Macadamia Fund R&D initiatives

The macadamia levy has been invested into following Hort Innovation Macadamia Fund R&D initiatives, together with Australian Government contributions.

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Completed project Final Research Report

Regulatory support and coordination (pesticides) (MT20007)

This project provided the Australian horticulture industry with key information regarding domestic and international pesticide regulation.

23 September 2024

Ongoing project

Macadamia grower guide (MC19001)

This investment is producing a revised version of the Macadamia Growers Guide

13 July 2021

Ongoing project

National macadamia breeding and evaluation program (MC19000)

This investment continues to progress genetic improvement for the Australian macadamia industry

2 March 2020

Completed project Final Research Report

Genetic diversity and population structure of wild and domesticated macadamia (MC18004)

This project uncovered information on the genetic history of macadamia to assist in the development of new and improved varieties for growers.

27 September 2022

Ongoing project

Macadamia regional variety trials series 4 (MC17006)

This investment is continuing to evaluate the performance of new and emerging macadamia varieties.

14 December 2018

Completed project Final Research Report

Integrated pest management program for the Australian macadamia industry (various projects from MC16004 to MC16008) (MC16004 to MC16008)

This program developed, demonstrated and facilitated the adoption of integrated pest management (IPM) strategies, to support macadamia growers in having pest-resilient farming systems.

12 December 2018

Completed project Final Research Report

Macadamia integrated disease management (MC16018)

This project was tasked with delivering an integrated disease program, that is compatible with IPM, to increase the productivity and profitability of macadamia growers and the Australian macadamia industry.

30 January 2023

Ongoing project

Macadamia industry minor use program (MC16002)

This project funds submitting renewals and applications for minor use permits for the macadamia industry

7 December 2018