R&D projects
Discover melon levy investments into Melon Fund R&D initiatives
The melon levy has been invested into following Hort Innovation Melon Fund R&D initiatives, together with Australian Government contributions.
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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
Educating healthcare professionals on Australian melons (VM20003)
This project educated healthcare professionals (HPs) about the nutritional benefits of melons and supported the recommendation of melons by HPs to their clients, ultimately increasing melon purchase and consumption.
3 October 2024
Melon industry communication program (VM20006)
The melon industry communications program has made substantial progress in keeping melon growers informed creating a connected community.
16 July 2024
Identifying potential parasitoids of the fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda, and the risk to Australian horticulture (MT19015)
This project examined potential parasitoids of fall armyworm and delivered extension materials to growers on how to effectively manage this pest.
28 September 2022
RD&E program for control, eradication and preparedness for vegetable leafminer (MT16004)
This project assisted the vegetable industry prepare and protect against the potential spread of the vegetable, serpentine and American serpentine leafminers.
16 March 2021
Phenomenom - The Good Mood Food Module (ST19041)
This project, which was completed during 2020, expanded the number of Phenomenom resources available by adding a module that educates children, parents and teachers on the beneficial mood effects of a diet and lifestyle encompassing horticulture products.
22 February 2021
Melon industry development and communication (VM17001)
This investment supplied Australian melon growers with the latest industry news, information, resources, and technologies as well as supported the uptake of new and improved on-farm practices.
4 February 2021
Nutrition claims for The Good Mood Food educational website (ST19037)
This investment assessed 70 horticultural commodities for their nutrient composition related to psychological, neurological and energy benefits.
10 December 2020
Podcast for fall armyworm management in Northern farming systems (MT19013)
This multi-industry and cross-sector project was established to support readiness and help protect the horticulture sector from the recent incursion of fall armyworm, through the delivery of an educational podcast series for growers.
16 April 2021
2019 Asia Fruit Logistica trade show report
This report provides details of the 2019 Asia Fruit Logistica trade show
28 September 2020