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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Strengthening the sustainability of melon production (VM23001)
This project is developing melon growers' understanding of the potential environmental impacts of the industry on a total and per/tonne of melon basis.
23 January 2024
Soil wealth and integrated crop protection – phase 3 (MT22004)
The Soil Wealth and Integrated Crop Protection program assists melon and vegetable growers to improve the management of their soil and crop health, to drive their productivity, profitability and sustainability on-farm.
19 April 2023
Regulatory support and coordination (pesticides) (MT17019)
Among other thing, this project produced the Ag Chemical Updates, detailing chemical issues and reviews.
9 July 2021
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
Melon and pineapple industry SARP report updates (MT18007)
This investment facilitated a review process for the melon and pineapple industries to provide a clear view of priorities in pest, disease and weed control.
15 April 2019
Generation of data for pesticide applications in horticulture crops 2018 (ST17000) (ST17000g)
This investment was responsible for generating pesticide residue and crop safety data to support minor use permit applications and renewals.
10 May 2023
Melon industry minor use program (VM16000)
This investment supports applications and renewals of minor use permits for the melon industry
7 December 2018