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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National tree crop intensification program (AS18000)
This project is delivering step-change orchard system intensification knowledge, understanding and technical advancements to the almond, avocado, citrus, macadamia and mango industries.
3 May 2021
Demonstration of functional driverless tractor for Australian horticulture (AS17002)
This investment is assessing the reliability, accuracy and cost effectiveness of driverless tractor technology across a number of almond orchards in Australia.
22 February 2021
Citrus Technical Forums 2022-2024 (CT20000)
This investment is responsible for delivering the industry’s biennial Citrus Technical Forums in 2022 and 2024
19 February 2021
Integrated pest management of citrus gall wasp and Fuller’s rose weevil (CT19009)
This investment is improving the management of citrus gall wasp and Fuller’s rose weevil, two of the most significant insect pests of citrus in Australia.
14 January 2021
Xylella insect vectors (ST19018)
This project is a collaboration between Hort Innovation and Wine Australia through the Plant Biosecurity Research Initiative, to help safeguard Australia against the potentially catastrophic exotic bacteria Xylella fastidiosa.
22 October 2020
Afourer mandarin best practice canopy management (CT19002)
This investment is developing best practice canopy management techniques that will improve long-term yields and minimise alternate bearing in Afourer mandarins.
28 July 2020
Citrus postharvest program (CT19003)
This investment is keeping Australian citrus growers informed on postharvest best practices, primarily through the development of a grower manual.
7 July 2020
Australian Horticulture Statistics Handbook 2018-19 to 2020-21 (HA18002)
This across-industry investment is responsible for producing Hort Innovation’s annual Australian Horticulture Statistics Handbook.
22 May 2019
Citrus industry minor use permit program (CT16000)
This project funds submitting renewals and applications for minor use permits for the citrus industry
7 December 2018