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Discover onion levy investments into Onion Fund R&D initiatives

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

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Completed project Final Research Report

Management strategy for serpentine leafminer, Liriomyza huidobrensis (MT20005)

This project increased awareness and significance of three leafminer pests (serpentine leafminer, American serpentine leafminer and vegetable leafminer), their host range, how they are suited to various regions, what to look out for, and the significance of beneficial insects in managing them and how to look after these beneficial insects by selectively using insecticides.

3 March 2024

Completed project

Across horticulture support for export MRL compliance (MT19006)

Industry requires access to up-to-date international chemical maximum residue limits (MRLs) to ensure that Australian produce is grown in a manner which is compliant with our trading partners food safety systems.

6 December 2022

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

Completed project

Generation of data for pesticide applications in horticulture crops 2018 (ST17000) (ST17000j)

This investment was responsible for generating pesticide residue and crop safety data to support minor use permit applications and renewals.

10 May 2023