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Discover pineapple levy investments into Pineapple Fund R&D initiatives

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

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Completed project Final Research Report

Pineapple integrated crop protection program (PI17001)

Information on integrated crop protection was delivered to pineapple growers through this program.

23 May 2023

Completed project Final Research Report

Facilitating the development of the Australian pineapple industry - stage 3 (PI15000)

This project supported the adoption of innovation and technology in the Australian pineapple industry through the role of an industry development officer

11 September 2018

Completed project Final Research Report

Integrated pest, disease and weed management systems for pineapple (pineapple industry technical officer) (PI12008)

This project investigated management options for major pest, disease and weed threats for the Australian pineapple industry.

10 October 2017

Completed project Final Research Report

Study groups enabling industry adaption to pineapple market changes (PI13006)

Pineapple study groups were run through this project, while resources including The Pineapple Problem Solver Field Guide and the industry's updated Best Practice Manual were also developed.

29 May 2017

Completed project Final Research Report

Development of pineapple biosecurity plan (PI14002)

This project developed the Biosecurity Plan for the Pineapple Industry, to provide a framework to coordinate biosecurity activities for the industry.

11 October 2016

Completed project Final Research Report

Facilitating the development of the Queensland pineapple industry: stage 2 (PI12002)

The role and activities of a pineapple industry development officer were funded through this investment, with work including field days, pineapple study groups, production of industry communications and more.

4 April 2016

Completed project Final Research Report

DArT markers for root rot resistance in pineapple (PI10006)

This project investigated the feasibility of developing pineapple varieties resistant to Phytophthera cinnamomi, which causes root rot.

27 August 2014