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Integrated management of diseases in macadamia industry (MC12007)
Macadamia integrated disease management strategies were developed and extended by this project, including for husk spot and Phytophthora root rot.
24 September 2015
Developing a commercial shelf life test for macadamias (MC12002)
A rapid test to predict shelf-life and quality of macadamias was evaluated in this project, which looked at the use of the OdourScan 'electronic nose' instrument.
16 July 2015
Development of a kernel assessment and laboratory accreditation scheme for macadamias (MC11014)
This project developed and implemented a macadamia kernel assessment and laboratory accreditation scheme to establish clear, objective and documented standards.
16 March 2015
Canopy management strategies for improved and sustainable productivity part 2: completing research and supporting on-farm assessment by growers (MC11000)
Controlling macadamia tree size/canopy management was the focus of this work, which investigated early tree training, root pruning, trunk girdling and strategic hedging timing.
27 June 2014
Wild about macadamias - conserving a national icon (MC10005)
Convervation of wild macadamia populations was the focus of this investment which ran from 2010 to 2014.
18 December 2013
Supplementary grower trial of elite macadamia selections (MC09017)
This investment supported grower trials to help identify new high-yielding macadamia varieties, which were progressed through the Macadamia Regional Variety Trials program.
12 February 2013
Improving on-farm productivity and sustainability of the Australian macadamia industry (MC10003)
The role and activities of a macadamia productivity development officer were supported by this investment between 2010 and 2016.
18 June 2012
Improving the usability of information for the Australian macadamia industry through a web-based information bank (MC09002)
This project improved information access for macadamia growers, including through the establishment of the macSmart online portal.
10 June 2011
Improving farm productivity and competitiveness in the Australian macadamia industry (MC09001)
National on-farm benchmarking work for the macadamia industry was carried out under this investment, which also development financial planning resources and ran productivity groups.
10 February 2011