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Study to review automation opportunities within the avocado production system (AV22002)
By reviewing current management strategies and evaluating available automation technologies across the industry, the project identified specific areas where automation could improve efficiency and reduce costs for growers.
23 September 2024
Validating water disinfestation systems in nursery production (NY21002)
This project is evaluating and comparing the effectiveness of current and alternative irrigation water disinfestation methods so that guidelines on their use can be provided to the Australian nursery industry.
19 April 2023
Soil wealth and integrated crop protection – phase 3 (MT22004)
The Soil Wealth and Integrated Crop Protection program assists melon and vegetable growers to improve the management of their soil and crop health, to drive their productivity, profitability and sustainability on-farm.
19 April 2023
Managing mangoes for future climates (MG22000)
This project is developing an understanding of how future climates will impact Australia’s mango production.
3 April 2023
Pathway to carbon neutral – life cycle analysis in almond orchards (AL20005)
This project conducted a life cycle assessment (LCA) of the Australian almond industry, given a growing interest in greenhouse gas emissions reductions, climate risk, carbon disclosure reporting and environmental, as well as social and corporate governance.
1 July 2024
Alternate casing substrate – providing review of research to date and an expert forum for future R&D investment (MU22009)
This project investigated the current situation regarding peat availability and existing research into finding suitable alternatives for mushroom growing.
3 June 2024
Cover crops for soil health and productivity (AL21004)
This investment explores cover cropping as a management practice in Australian almond orchards by assessing its efficacy and practicality in specific almond-growing regions for more effective and sustainable orchard management.
10 January 2023
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
Sustainably growing horticulture value in cool climate Australia (AS20004)
This investment is tackling the barriers to sustainable expansion in cool climate horticulture by addressing critical issues and risks associated with climatic variability and extremes in temperature and rainfall.
6 December 2022
Management of six-spotted mite in WA avocado orchards – phase 2 (AV19002)
This investment delivered effective options for the integrated pest management (IPM) of six-spotted mite in avocado orchards
20 October 2022