R&D projects
Discover macadamia levy investments into Macadamia Fund R&D initiatives
The macadamia levy has been invested into following Hort Innovation Macadamia Fund R&D initiatives, together with Australian Government contributions.
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Reconnaissance and recommendations for mistletoe management in macadamia orchards (MC18001)
This project summarised current knowledge about mistletoe management and provided interim recommendations as well as priorities for future research
22 January 2019
Macadamia industry minor use program (MC16002)
This project funds submitting renewals and applications for minor use permits for the macadamia industry
7 December 2018
Generation of residue, efficacy and crop safety data for pesticide applications in horticulture crops 2017 (ST16006)
This investment was responsible for generating pesticide residue and crop safety data to support minor use permit applications and renewals.
10 May 2023
Improving the biosecurity preparedness of Australian horticulture for the exotic spotted wing drosophila (Drosophila suzukii) (MT17005)
This multi-industry investment improved awareness of the risks posed by spotted wing drosophila, which attacks a range of soft-skinned fruit, as well as enhanced Australia’s capacity to detect and respond to any incursions of the pest.
4 December 2018
Determining the extent and causes of abnormal vertical growth (MC15011)
This project looked at the current impact of abnormal vertical growth (AVG) on the macadamia industry, as well as potential causes of the development and spread of the disorder.
25 May 2018