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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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Improving biosecurity preparedness of the Australian citrus industry (CT17001)

This investment supported the development of a nationally coordinated surveillance program for early detection of high-priority pests in citrus crops.

13 September 2021

Completed project

Building a genetic foundation for Australia’s citrus future through targeted breeding (CT15017)

This investment supported a diverse and comprehensive breeding program to develop improved, quality varieties for the Australian citrus industry.

10 September 2021

Completed project

Essential market access data packages (MT14052)

This multi-industry project developed phytosanitary data packages to support industries long-term international market access aspirations.

29 May 2023

Completed project

Across horticulture support for export MRL compliance (MT19006)

Industry requires access to up-to-date international chemical maximum residue limits (MRLs) to ensure that Australian produce is grown in a manner which is compliant with our trading partners food safety systems.

6 December 2022

Completed project

Horticulture trade data (MT19005)

This investment provided Hort Innovation with a subscription to the Global Trade Atlas Database.

22 March 2023

Completed project Final Research Report

Managing microbial food safety risks in the Australian citrus industry (CT20005)

This investment delivered a national snapshot of the citrus industry’s current food safety practices and identified potential gaps to be addressed.

30 April 2024

Completed project

Strategic review of investments in citrus breeding and evaluation (CT20001)

This investment conducted a strategic review of Hort Innovation’s investments in citrus breeding and variety evaluation.

10 August 2021

Completed project Final Research Report

Regulatory support and coordination (pesticides) (MT20007)

This project provided the Australian horticulture industry with key information regarding domestic and international pesticide regulation.

23 September 2024

Completed project

Regulatory support and coordination (pesticides) (MT17019)

Among other thing, this project produced the Ag Chemical Updates, detailing chemical issues and reviews.

9 July 2021

Completed project

National tree crop intensification program (AS18000) – Citrus (Citrus (AS18000))

This project supported the future productivity and profitability of the Australian citrus industry by exploring advanced orchard intensification systems and sharing practical findings with growers.

3 May 2021