R&D projects
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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Preparedness and management of huánglóngbìng (Citrus greening disease) to safeguard the future of citrus industry in Australia, China and Indonesia (CT20003)
This project is leveraging global knowledge on huánglóngbìng (HLB) and investigating effective and efficient options for the citrus industry in tackling this pest.
8 September 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
Regulatory support and coordination (pesticides) (MT20007)
This project provides the Australian horticulture industry with key information regarding domestic and international pesticide regulation
27 July 2021
Citrus industry biosecurity preparedness strategy (CT20006)
This investment is delivering improved biosecurity and surveillance outcomes for the Australian citrus industry.
14 July 2021
Citrus industry IPDM extension program (CT19011)
This investment is working to increase the citrus industry’s knowledge of pests and diseases and how to control them using integrated pest and disease management strategies
14 July 2021
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