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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Australian bananas consumer research and tracking FY21 (BA20000)
This project conducted research into consumer perceptions and attitudes towards bananas to provide insights for the banana industry at large.
23 November 2021
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
Development of molecular markers for Fusarium wilt resistance in banana (BA17006)
This investment developed molecular markers that are associated with different sources of genetic resistance to Fusarium wilt in banana.
14 September 2021
Across horticulture support for export MRL compliance (MT19006)
Industry requires access to up-to-date international chemical maximum residue limits (MRLs) to ensure that Australian produce is grown in a manner which is compliant with our trading partners food safety systems.
6 December 2022
Horticulture trade data (MT19005)
This investment provided Hort Innovation with a subscription to the Global Trade Atlas Database.
22 March 2023
Generation of data for pesticide applications in horticulture crops 2021 (ST20003, ST20005 and ST20006)
These investments are responsible for generating pesticide residue and crop safety data to support minor use permit applications and renewals
27 July 2021
Regulatory support and coordination (pesticides) (MT20007)
This project provides the Australian horticulture industry with key information regarding domestic and international pesticide regulation
27 July 2021
Australian bananas consumer usage and attitudes study (BA20001)
This short investment undertook research into consumer attitudes towards bananas .
26 July 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
Regulatory support and coordination (pesticides) (MT17019)
Among other thing, this project produced the Ag Chemical Updates, detailing chemical issues and reviews.
9 July 2021