Investment expenditure analysis
See how Citrus Fund investments are tracking against the industry’s Strategic Investment Plan
As seen on the citrus 'fund management' page, investments specific to the Hort Innovation Citrus Fund are guided by the industry's Strategic Investment Plan (SIP). The SIP features four priority outcome areas that have been identified and agreed upon by the industry, and Hort Innovation works to invest in R&D initiatives that are aligned to these.
See how investment expenditure aligns to Strategic Investment Plan outcomes
In the interactive chart below, discover the most up-to-date information on how project expenditure in the Citrus Fund is aligned to the four SIP outcomes. The chart reflects project investment across the life of the SIP to date.
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Breeding new rootstocks for the Australian citrus industry (CT23002)
The project will create new and unique germplasm, providing long-term opportunities for the Australian citrus industry to increase genetic diversity using high-performing rootstock options.
19 March 2024
Evaluation of new rootstocks for the Australian citrus industry 2022-2027 (CT22001)
This investment is evaluating the performance of new rootstocks for the Australian citrus industry, with a focus on improving the yield and quality of both fresh and processing fruit, boosting tree health by improving tolerance to stresses, and looking at the modification of tree architecture.
3 July 2023
Evaluation of new citrus varieties 2022-2027 (CT22000)
This investment independently assesses new citrus varieties under local Australian conditions to provide objective performance data.
3 July 2023
Improving Australia’s ability to respond to graft transmissible citrus diseases (CT21005)
This investment is working to arm the citrus industry with appropriate tools and knowledge to protect Australian citrus from diseases that threaten industry sustainability.
3 July 2023
Reducing the risk of illegally imported citrus budwood (CT19004)
This investment protects the citrus industry's health status by ensuring that disease-free, true-to-type propagation material is available to prevent incurable diseases from entering Australia.
5 October 2022
Australian Citrus Breeding Program (CT21001)
This investment is undertaking a comprehensive and diverse breeding program designed to sustain the viability of the Australian citrus industry
23 November 2021
Protecting Australia's citrus genetic material (CT21002)
This investment is ensuring that disease-free, propagation material is available to the citrus industry to prevent incurable diseases from entering citrus orchards.
17 August 2021