R&D projects
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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Expansion of flies as berry crop pollinators (MT22007)
This investment is examining the role flies play in pollinating berry crops in the Coffs Harbour region of New South Wales to better inform future research into alternative managed pollinators.
30 March 2023
Nuffield scholarships (MT22003)
This project supports a 2024 Nuffield Australia scholarship for the apple and pear, avocado, onion and rubus industries.
21 February 2023
Integrated pest management approaches to address pest challenges in raspberry and blackberry (RB21000)
This investment is developing and extending effective integrated pest management (IPM) approaches for the Australian raspberry and blackberry industries.
10 January 2023
Generation of data for pesticide permit applications in horticulture 2022 (ST22001, ST22003 and ST22004)
These multi-industry projects are generating the data needed to support a range of existing minor use permits across various horticulture crops to ensure growers have continued access to safe and effective chemicals for managing pests, weeds, and diseases.
29 November 2022
Using pheromones and traps in the management of mirids and vegetable bugs (RB21001)
This investment is developing effective pheromone-based methods for managing mirids and vegetable bugs.
5 October 2022
National Fruit Fly Council – Phase 4 (FF20000)
The National Fruit Fly Council (NFFC) is a strategic body bringing together federal and state governments, growers and research funders to oversee the implementation of the National Fruit Fly Strategy.
2 August 2022
Generation of data for pesticide applications in horticulture crops 2022 (ST21001 and ST21006)
This project is providing access to safe and effective chemicals for the management of pests, weeds and diseases.
2 June 2022
Australian Horticulture Statistics Handbook 2021-22 to 2023-24 (MT21006)
This whole-of-horticulture investment is responsible for producing Hort Innovation’s annual Australian Horticulture Statistics Handbook
11 May 2022
Consumer behavioural data program (MT21004)
This multi-industry investment is tasked with providing regular consumer behaviour data and insight reporting to a range of industries
10 March 2022
National Bee Pest Surveillance Program: Transition program (MT21008)
This investment is delivering a national coordinated bee-pest surveillance program to help safeguard honey-bee and pollinator-dependent industries in Australia.
19 January 2022