R&D projects
Discover apple and pear levy investments into Apple and Pear Fund R&D initiatives
The apple and pear levy has been invested into following Hort Innovation Apple and Pear Fund R&D initiatives, together with Australian Government contributions.
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Developing smarter and sustainable pear orchards to maximise fruit quality, yield and labour efficiency (AP19005)
This investment provided the pear industry with new technology and advanced management systems to maximise fruit quality, yield and labour efficiency under increasing climate variability.
19 September 2023
Improved Australian apple and pear orchard soil health and plant nutrition (AP19006)
From 2020 to 2023, this investment worked to optimise soil health, driving productivity through enhanced nutrient availability and uptake and resilience to climate variability.
5 December 2023
Advancing sustainable and technology driven apple orchard production systems (AP19003)
This investment improved crop load management in different climates across Australia’s growing regions by providing the knowledge and tools needed by the apple and pear industry to consistently deliver fruit that meets market specifications.
18 September 2023
Strengthening cultural and biological management of pests and diseases in apple and pear orchards (AP19002)
This investment provided growers and advisors within the apple and pear industry with high quality information on integrated pest and disease management.
18 September 2023
Adaptive area-wide management of Queensland fruit fly using the sterile insect technique: Guidelines for efficient and effective pest suppression and stakeholder adoption (ST15014 and ST15015)
This grant-funded project investigated, trialled and finalised guidelines and resources for the area-wide management of Queensland fruit fly.
3 July 2020
Category and Consumer Impact Monitor (ST19031)
This investment provided weekly updates on consumer attitudes and behaviours during and beyond COVID-19.
15 June 2020
Parasitoids for the management of fruit flies in Australia (MT19003)
This project delivered the knowledge needed to evaluate the use of parasitoid wasps as a potential strategy for fruit fly management.
27 September 2022
Ex-post impact assessment (MT18011)
Through this project, Hort Innovation engaged independent consultants to evaluate the impact of our R&D investments, providing insights into the type and magnitude of impacts generated across the company’s strategic levy programs.
31 December 2021
SITplus: Port Augusta Qfly SIT factory pilot operation (FF18003)
This investment continued to support the operations of the sterile Queensland fruit fly facility established in Port Augusta, South Australia.
16 August 2023
Taste Australia retail program (MT18017)
This multi-industry investment targeted key international retailers with training and educational resources about selecting, storing, handling and displaying Australian fresh produce in-store
16 October 2019