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Optimisation of fungal bio-control agent for varroa mite (PH24001)
This project aims to develop and optimise fungal biological control agents to combat Varroa destructor, a parasitic mite responsible for significant honeybee colony losses worldwide. By creating a sustainable, eco-friendly alternative to chemical treatments, this research supports an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) approach to enhance honeybee health and safeguard global pollination-dependent agriculture.
21 February 2025
Melon food safety monitoring and support – phase 2 (VM24001)
This project aims to further promote and nurture a robust food safety culture within the Australian melon industry by implementing science- and data-based food safety monitoring and support systems.
21 February 2025
Australian Horticulture production value skyrockets to $17 billion
Australian Horticulture production value skyrockets to $17 billionMedia ReleaseSydney, Australia, 20 February 2025: Today's release of The Australian Horticulture Statistics Handbook 2023/24 has revealed a 4.3% growth (YOY) in total production
20 February 2025
New R&D program a multi-billion-dollar boost for Australian growers, regional communities, and a healthier Australia
New R&D program a multi-billion-dollar boost for Australian growers, regional communities, and a healthier Australia Media ReleaseSydney, Australia, 17 February 2025: A new R&D program to increase the daily vegetable consumption of Australians by
18 February 2025
Papaya growers setting the research agenda – a new approach
The Australian papaya industry is seeing a shift in how research is approached, thanks to their levy-funded industry extension and communications program.
3 February 2025
MC22000 Mid-term review (MC24007)
This project is evaluating the delivery activities, outputs, and the benefits and outcomes achieved through the levy-funded project “Macadamia industry benchmarking and industry sustainability insights 2022-2027 (MC22000)”. The goal is to assess the project’s progress for the Australian macadamia industry, providing an evidence-based foundation to guide the remaining delivery period to 2027.
19 January 2025
Melon industry Waste Management (VM22002)
This project developed a comprehensive food waste production plan for the melon industry, aimed to help reduce waste across the supply chain and boost industry profitability.
15 January 2025
Banana Industry Waste Management (BA22002)
This project aimed to reduce waste throughout the Australian banana supply chain and enhance industry profitability by developing the Banana Industry Sector Action Plan for Food Waste Reduction (Banana Industry SAP).
15 January 2025
Alternate mushroom casing substrate casing/blends with alternative materials (MU24001)
This project is exploring alternative casing-soils, as recommended in the levy-funded project Future of Casing Report (MU22009) and testing the efficiency of casing inputs and additives that are Australian in origin or blended with sustainably imported materials.
15 January 2025
Improving biosecurity preparedness in the Australian mango industry (MT24011)
This project is improving the biosecurity preparedness of the Australian mango industry by boosting the industry’s biosecurity capabilities and ensuring that businesses are better equipped to handle exotic pest incursions
15 January 2025