R&D projects
Discover banana levy investments into Banana Fund R&D initiatives
The banana levy has been invested into following Hort Innovation Banana Fund R&D initiatives, together with Australian Government contributions.
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Banana Industry Congress 2021 (BA19003)
The Australian Banana Industry Congress is the Australian banana industry’s signature national event held once every two years. This investment supported the running of the 14th congress, which was held in Cairns, Queensland in March 2021.
12 December 2022
Management of banana pests and diseases in North Queensland (BA17005)
This investment assisted North Queensland banana growers in containing and managing significant pests and diseases, and helping in the early detection of exotic pests and diseases.
30 March 2022
Banana industry R&D coordination (BA17002)
This investment supported the role and activities of the Australian Banana Growers’ Council R&D Manager
15 October 2021
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
Biosecurity and sustainability in the banana industry (BA19005)
This investment supported the role and activities of an Industry Strategic Manager (ISM) to develop, implement and respond to industry-related strategies and policies in the banana industry.
31 October 2023
National banana development and extension program (BA19004)
This project is helping the banana industry access and implement new information, technologies and approaches, and make better decisions for their businesses.
18 June 2020
Banana industry communications program (BA18001)
This investment was responsible for keeping Australian banana growers informed about industry R&D and other news and developments in a timely way.
10 January 2023