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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

Ongoing project

Epidemiology and management of fusarium basal rot in onions (VN20006)

This investment is developing an integrated pest and disease management (IPDM) strategy to reduce the impact of fusarium basal rot in onions

14 July 2021

Ongoing project

Optimising chemical and cultural control of onion white rot (VN20007)

This investment is developing a more effective integrated disease management strategy for control of onion white rot.

14 July 2021

Completed project Final Research Report

An IPM extension program for the potato and onion industries (MT16009)

This project focused on integrated pest management (IPM) for the onion and potato growing and processing industries.

27 September 2022