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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Building resilience to drupelet disorder on rubus (RB14003)
This project identified contributing causes to red drupelet disorder in blackberries, and looked at improved management practices pre, post and during harvest that might reduce its incidence
19 February 2019
Xylella coordinator (MT17006) (MT17006a)
Through the Plant Biosecurity Research Initiative, this investment supported the role and activities of a national coordinator relating to exotic bacteria Xylella fastidiosa.
14 June 2023
Rubus industry minor use program (RB16000)
This investment supports applications and renewals of minor use permits for the raspberry and blackberry industries
7 December 2018
Enhanced National Bee Pest Surveillance Program (MT16005)
This investment delivered a nationally coordinated bee-pest surveillance program to help safeguard honey-bee and pollinator-dependent industries in Australia.
13 December 2021
Coir waste management for hydroponic berries (MT17016)
An evaluation of coir waste management in raspberries and blackberries including disposal options for growers
10 May 2019
Improving the biosecurity preparedness of Australian horticulture for the exotic spotted wing drosophila (Drosophila suzukii) (MT17005)
This multi-industry investment improved awareness of the risks posed by spotted wing drosophila, which attacks a range of soft-skinned fruit, as well as enhanced Australia’s capacity to detect and respond to any incursions of the pest.
4 December 2018
Establishment of systems to validate pest free place of production for Queensland fruit fly in the Yarra Valley (MT13031)
This two-year project developed a Pest Free Place of Production (PFPP) program in the Yarra Valley for Queensland fruit fly.
13 July 2015
Strengthening the strategic capacity of the rubus industry (RB11002)
An industry development manager for the raspberry and blackberry industry was funded by this investment between 2011 and 2014, with work ranging from biosecurity planning to extension activities and a supply chain audit.
27 January 2015