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Discover citrus levy investments into Citrus Fund R&D initiatives

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

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Completed project Final Research Report

Improving diagnostics and biosecurity for graft-transmissible diseases in citrus (CT17007)

With a focus on graft-transmissible pathogens, this investment worked to improve biosecurity for the Australian citrus industry.

20 October 2022

Completed project

Phenomenom resources (MT21018)

This investment developed Phenomenom resources for the avocado, citrus, melon and rubus industries, including a dedicated Nomcast for each commodity and supporting PDF resources.

10 April 2024

Completed project Final Research Report

Citrus agrichemical and export MRL program (CT18001)

This project facilitated work with product registrants to ensure the citrus industry has access to modern and effective chemical to control pests, disease and post-harvest quality

13 April 2022

Completed project Final Research Report

Citrus industry communications program (CT18000)

This investment delivered effective and timely communications to ensure Australian citrus growers and other industry stakeholders are kept up-to-date with the latest R&D and marketing activities, and other industry news and information.

12 April 2022

Completed project Final Research Report

Citrus harvest handbook (CT19001)

This project delivered a suite of training resources for citrus growers to improve workplace health and safety (WHS) during harvesting.

11 April 2022

Completed project Final Research Report

Economic contribution of Australian horticulture (MT21010)

This investment used a suite of economic models to measure and understand how the horticulture industry contributes to the Australian economy.

18 July 2023

Completed project Final Research Report

Citrus health and nutrition literature review (CT20004)

This investment reviewed the current evidence-based health benefits of Australian citrus

20 October 2022

Completed project Final Research Report

Consumer demand spaces for horticulture (MT21003)

This investment identified and prioritised opportunities to engage consumers and build demand across the domestic market for fruits, nuts and vegetables.

28 November 2022

Completed project Final Research Report

Phenomenom - The Good Mood Food Module (ST19041)

This project, which was completed during 2020, expanded the number of Phenomenom resources available by adding a module that educates children, parents and teachers on the beneficial mood effects of a diet and lifestyle encompassing horticulture products.

22 February 2021