R&D projects
Discover chestnut levy investments into Chestnut Fund R&D initiatives
The chestnut levy has been invested into following Hort Innovation Chestnut Fund R&D initiatives, together with Australian Government contributions.
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Chestnut rot evaluation trials (CH23002)
This project is delivering chestnut rot trials of Difenoconzole and Pyraclostrobin to establish their level of efficacy and ensure there are no issues with the quality and safety of the subsequent nuts.
21 February 2024
Knowledge gaps of nut rot of chestnuts (CH22001)
This project collated all the available scientific literature on chestnut nut rot to underpin the development of a research and management plan for the Australian chestnut industry to combat the disease.
23 October 2023
Strategic Agrichemical Review Process (SARP) - Updates (MT21005)
This investment delivered the 2021 Strategic Agrichemical Review Process (SARP) for several horticultural industries.
10 May 2023
Regulatory support and coordination (pesticides) (MT17019)
Among other thing, this project produced the Ag Chemical Updates, detailing chemical issues and reviews.
9 July 2021
Bubbly bark in chestnuts report 2006_7 (CH06003)
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Please note that as these reports may date back as far as the 1990s, the content and recommendations within them may be superseded by more recent research.
28 June 2020
Biology and management of nut rot of chestnut (CH07007)
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Please note that as these reports may date back as far as the 1990s, the content and recommendations within them may be superseded by more recent research.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 December 2011
Generation of data for pesticide applications in horticulture crops 2018 (ST17000) (ST17000c)
This investment was responsible for generating pesticide residue and crop safety data to support minor use permit applications and renewals.
9 May 2023
Chestnut industry minor use permit program (CH16001)
This project funds submitting renewals and applications for minor use permits for the chestnut industry
7 December 2018
Desktop analysis and literature review of chestnut rot (CH13002)
Information on chestnut rot management options was brought together by this review project, which included a look at the costs and benefits of each disease management approach.
10 June 2015
Review of phytophthora root rot of chestnuts (CH14002)
This project provided recommendations on Phytophthora root rot management and protection in Australian chestnut orchards.
29 October 2014