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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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Historical document

APAL cool store stock system (AP09048)

This is a final research report from Hort Innovation’s historical archives. Please note that as these reports may date back as far as the 1990s, the content and recommendations within them may be superseded by more recent research.

1 November 2010

Historical document

An IPM manual for Australia's apple and pear industry (AP07009)

This is a final research report from Hort Innovation’s historical archives. Please note that as these reports may date back as far as the 1990s, the content and recommendations within them may be superseded by more recent research.

1 March 2009

Historical document

Alternaria apple fruit spot - new directions (AP05002)

This is a final research report from Hort Innovation’s historical archives. Please note that as these reports may date back as far as the 1990s, the content and recommendations within them may be superseded by more recent research.

31 October 2007

Historical document

AFFCO Well Informed apple and pear supply chain initiative (AP05018)

This is a final research report from Hort Innovation’s historical archives. Please note that as these reports may date back as far as the 1990s, the content and recommendations within them may be superseded by more recent research.

1 June 2007

Historical document

A joint venture for development of new pome fruit products (AP03020)

This is a final research report from Hort Innovation’s historical archives. Please note that as these reports may date back as far as the 1990s, the content and recommendations within them may be superseded by more recent research.

30 September 2008

Completed project Final Research Report

Category and Consumer Impact Monitor (ST19031)

This investment provided weekly updates on consumer attitudes and behaviours during and beyond COVID-19.

15 June 2020

Completed project

Australian apple consumer and shopper research (AP19000)

This short investment delivered insights into Australian apple consumers and identified key targets and growth opportunities

30 September 2019

Ongoing project

Pilot sterile codling moth releases for the apple industry (AP18001)

This investment is investigating the feasibility of using ‘sterile insect technology’ (SIT) in the control of codling moths in Australian apple orchards

1 March 2020

Completed project

Ex-post impact assessment – industry specific (MT18009)

Through this investment, independent consultants evaluatde the impact of R&D investments in the Hort Innovation Apple and Pear, Avocado, Mushroom and Table Grape Funds.

22 October 2019