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Developing management strategies to enhance the recovery of horticulture from bushfires (AS19002)
This project is assessing the short- and long-term effects of fire damage in tree crops so that growers are equipped with strategies to reduce impact in the future.
22 February 2021
eDNA analysis of plant-pollinator relationships to improve Hass avocado production in south-west Western Australia (PH19007)
This project explored a method known as eDNA metabarcoding to determine which insect species and native plants are supporting successful avocado pollination.
12 June 2024
Demonstration of functional driverless tractor for Australian horticulture (AS17002)
This investment is assessing the reliability, accuracy and cost effectiveness of driverless tractor technology across a number of almond orchards in Australia.
22 February 2021
Joint-RDC community trust program (ST19042)
The Community Trust in Rural Industries Program is a collaborative partnership between several Rural Research and Development Corporations (RDCs), the National Farmer’s Federation (NFF) and New South Wales Department of Primary Industries (NSW DPI) to build the capacity of food and fibre industries to productively engage with the community.
22 February 2021
Seasonal horticulture labour demand and workforce study (ST19040 and ST20008) (ST19040)
This short project ran in 2020 to understand the impact of COVID-19 on the horticulture sector in accessing and securing their casual workforce. The study provided an 18-month outlook on the casual labour demand across different regions, to support industry discussion on longer-term COVID-19 responses
22 February 2021
Table grape consumer acceptance and attitudes (TG19003)
This investment is providing the table grape industry with valuable information on the behaviours and attitudes of consumers towards table grape quality.
19 February 2021
Australian potato industry communication and extension project (PT20000)
This investment is tasked with supporting Australian potato growers in adopting improved practices on-farm and keeping up to date with the latest industry news, information, resources and technologies.
19 February 2021
National biosecurity and sustainable plant production program (NY20001)
This investment will prepare the nursery industry for plant pest and disease incursions, adapt to climate change risks through sustainable practices and maintain business continuity.
19 February 2021
Resourcing, supporting and assessing biosecurity in nursery production (NY20000)
This investment is enhancing the biosecurity preparedness of the Australian nursery industry through new pest and disease contingency plans
19 February 2021
Summerfruit market access and trade development project (SF19000)
This project is supporting the summerfruit industry to maintain and develop their export markets
16 July 2024