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R&D projects

Discover cherry levy investments into Cherry Fund R&D initiatives

The cherry levy has been invested into following Hort Innovation Cherry Fund R&D initiatives, together with Australian Government contributions.

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Methyl bromide disinfestation of cherries for Queensland fruit fly (Qfly) (CY16009)

This project was tasked with providing a data package on the use of methyl bromide as a post-harvest disinfestation fumigant for Queensland fruit fly on cherries.

31 March 2020

Completed project Final Research Report

Export readiness and market access (CY16004)

Cherry export training, registration, audit and strategy activities were supported by this project, along with market access activities including trade missions.

8 November 2019

Completed project Final Research Report

Developing US market access based on irradiation and methyl bromide (CY16012)

This project looked at opening market access for Australian cherries into the US, based on using irradiation as an alternative end-point treatment

2 October 2018

Completed project Final Research Report

Nuffield Scholarship for those in the horticultural industry (AH14006)

This investment supported a Nuffield Scholarship in 2015, with the recipient looking at handling techniques throughout the cherry supply chain.

6 August 2018

Completed project Final Research Report

Review of international best practice for postharvest management of sweet cherries (CY17000)

This project reviewed local and international postharvest practices that optimise cherry shelf life, quality and value throughout the supply chain.

27 June 2017

Completed project Final Research Report

Thrips species in NSW cherries and the timing of associated ring russet injury (CY16000)

This project examined thrips species and activity in the NSW cherry orchards, and investigated correlation with ring russet damage.

27 June 2017

Completed project Final Research Report

National cherry development program (CY12023)

Annual cherry roadshows were funded through this project, to bring R&D outcomes, research and advice to Australian cherry growers.

27 June 2017

Completed project Final Research Report

Improving fruit quality and consistency in cherries through maximized nutrient availability (CY12002)

Different nutrient management strategies for cherries were investigated for their effect on cherry quality and soil health in this project.

27 June 2017

Completed project Final Research Report

Optimal management of pre-harvest rot in sweet cherry (CY13001)

This project investigated the identity and management of pre-harvest rot pathogens in sweet cherries and produced identification guides for growers and a risk assessment tool.

5 June 2017

Completed project Final Research Report

Comparing the performance of new cherry rootstocks soon to be available to industry (CY12010)

Information on cherry dwarfing rootstocks was produced by this research, as well as recommendations on the use of bench grafted trees.

2 June 2017