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 agri-tech solutions for the Australian apple industry (AP16005)
This project investigated technology to ultimately support variable rate autonomous spraying in apple crops.
2 June 2022
Masterclass in Horticultural Business (LP15001)
The Masterclass in Horticultural Business course, developed under Hort Frontiers, fostered new innovators and leaders for the Australian horticulture industry. Industry levies contribute to scholarship opportunities.
11 May 2022
Feasibility study into opportunities for high-technology horticulture production in urban environments (HA19005)
This project provided recommendations on how the Australian horticulture industry can realise opportunities surrounding high technology horticulture production in urban environments and build the capacity of this sector.
12 January 2022
Apple and pear crop estimate (AP16002)
This investment delivered apple and pear crop estimates for seasons 2017 through to 2021 to assist growers plan more effectively and maximise the value of the crops.
18 October 2021
Physiological, metabolic and molecular basis of biennial bearing in apple (AP15002) and Physiological, metabolic and molecular basis of biennial bearing in apple – Australian component of AP15002 (AP15013) (AP15002 and AP15013)
These two related projects investigated the reasons behind biennial bearing in apple crops, and how it might be managed.
19 May 2021
An Integrated Pest, Disease and Weed Management Program for the Australian Apple and Pear Industry (AP16007)
This program was tasked with helping apple and pear growers develop and maintain pest-resilient farming systems using integrated pest and disease management (IPDM).
16 March 2021
Novel technologies and practices for the optimisation of pollination within protected cropping environments (ST19000)
This investment will improve the quality and yield of fruit and vegetable seeds produced in protected cropping environments by developing advanced technologies for pollination in protected cropping horticulture sector.
24 February 2021
Phenomenom - The Good Mood Food Module (ST19041)
This project, which was completed during 2020, expanded the number of Phenomenom resources available by adding a module that educates children, parents and teachers on the beneficial mood effects of a diet and lifestyle encompassing horticulture products.
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
Technology review for fruit traceability at every stage of the apple and pear fruit production and supply chain (AP19004)
This investment is exploring available technologies that could improve traceability in the apple and pear supply chain.
26 September 2022