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Discover raspberry and blackberry levy investments into Raspberry and Blackberry Fund R&D initiatives

The raspberry and blackberry levy has been invested into following Hort Innovation Raspberry and Blackberry Fund R&D initiatives, together with Australian Government contributions.

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Completed project Final Research Report

Alternative growing media for hydroponic berry production – a desktop review (RB21002)

This desktop review investigated current and emerging substrate options for hydroponic berry production in Australia.

16 December 2022

Completed project Final Research Report

Opportunities to improve labour use efficiency through automation and improved management practices (RB21003)

This investment identified opportunities to improve labour use efficiency in the rubus industry through automation and improved management practices.

7 April 2023

Completed project

Phenomenom resources (MT21018)

This investment developed Phenomenom resources for the avocado, citrus, melon and rubus industries, including a dedicated Nomcast for each commodity and supporting PDF resources.

10 April 2024

Completed project Final Research Report

Economic contribution of Australian horticulture (MT21010)

This investment used a suite of economic models to measure and understand how the horticulture industry contributes to the Australian economy.

18 July 2023

Completed project Final Research Report

Health and nutrition information for the berry industry (MT21000)

This investment delivered evidence-based information about the health benefits of fresh berries to health professionals in Australia.

1 May 2024

Completed project Final Research Report

Consumer demand spaces for horticulture (MT21003)

This investment identified and prioritised opportunities to engage consumers and build demand across the domestic market for fruits, nuts and vegetables.

28 November 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 Final Research Report

Developing IPM-compatible controls for spotted winged drosophila (Drosophila suzukii) (MT18010)

This investment is developing control measures against spotted wing drosophila, which are compatible with integrated pest management approaches used in Australian berry crops. There is also a sister investment working to review and extend information to industry.

16 June 2021