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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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
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
Seasonal horticulture labour demand and workforce study (ST19040 and ST20008) (ST19040)
This short project ran in 2020 to understand the impact of COVID-19 on the horticulture sector in accessing and securing their casual workforce. The study provided an 18-month outlook on the casual labour demand across different regions, to support industry discussion on longer-term COVID-19 responses
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
Scanning technologies for horticulture packhouses (ST19022)
This project investigated the potential of in-line scanning technology to detect market access pest and disease organisms.
11 September 2020
Nutrition claims for The Good Mood Food educational website (ST19037)
This investment assessed 70 horticultural commodities for their nutrient composition related to psychological, neurological and energy benefits.
10 December 2020
Multi-scale monitoring tools for managing Australian tree crops – phase 2 (various projects) (ST19001)
This program continued the development, trial and extension of technology-based crop mapping and monitoring tools to help growers in predicting fruit quality and yield, and monitoring tree health – including in the early detection of pest and disease outbreaks.
30 June 2023
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
Australian Citrus Postharvest Science Program (CT15010)
This project developed best practice management for current fungicides and sanitisers to control post-harvest decay and to improve citrus quality.
3 February 2020