Citrus industry IPDM extension program (CT19011)

This program helped growers strengthen their ability to manage pests and diseases using integrated approaches, reducing reliance on chemicals and supporting more sustainable citrus production.

13 June 2025

• Fact sheet
• Video
• Guide/Manual

Optimising chemical and cultural control of onion white rot (VN20007)

This investment is developing a more effective integrated disease management strategy for control of onion white rot.

14 July 2021

• Ongoing project

Supporting the adoption of best management practices for pistachio growers through on-farm demonstrations and regional discussion groups (PS20000)

This project supported the pistachio industry to develop and maintain effective information extension and technology transfer.

20 September 2024

• Final research report
• Pistachio Fund
• Completed project
• Industry development and communication

Co-developing and extending integrated Spodoptera frugiperda (fall armyworm) management systems for the Australian vegetable industry (VG20003)

This project supported the rapid co-development of an integrated fall armyworm management strategy

6 December 2023

• Final research report
• Completed project

Mushroom industry crisis and reputation risk management (MU20006)

This investment is maintaining a crisis and reputation risk management plan for the Australian mushroom industry

14 July 2021

• Ongoing project

Educating the food industry about Australian mushrooms (MU20003)

This investment delivered evidence-based information about Australian mushrooms to health and food service professionals in Australia.

20 February 2025

Educating healthcare professionals on Australian melons (VM20003)

This project educated healthcare professionals (HPs) about the nutritional benefits of melons and supported the recommendation of melons by HPs to their clients, ultimately increasing melon purchase and consumption.

3 October 2024

• Final research report
• Completed project
• Training and education
• Health and nutrition

Macadamia grower guide (MC19001)

This investment produced a revised version of the Macadamia Growers Guide.

27 March 2025

Melon industry communication program (VM20006)

The melon industry communications program has made substantial progress in keeping melon growers informed creating a connected community.

16 July 2024

• Melon Fund
• Completed project
• Industry development and communication

Banana industry R&D Coordination (BA20002)

This project continues to support the role and activities of the Australian Banana Growers’ Council R&D Manager, Dr Rosie Godwin

13 July 2021

• Ongoing project