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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Innovative rootstocks for the Australian Macadamia industry (MC16000)
This investment investigated rootstocks that offer the best prospects for productivity improvements in the Australian Macadamia industry.
31 January 2023
Macadamia crop forecasting 2015-18 (MC15009)
This investment was responsible for producing macadamia crop forecasts between 2015 and 2018.
10 May 2019
Macadamia second generation breeding and conservation (MC14000)
New macadamia varieties were bred and evaluated under this investment, including those with improved pest, disease and disorder tolerance.
31 December 2019
Biology, species and genetic diversity of macadamia lace bugs (MC13008)
This investment identified macadamia lace bugs that are damaging to macadamia production and developed recommendations on how to prevent reinfestation in orchards
24 June 2019
Macadamia gross value of production (GVP) analysis (MC16013)
This project worked with the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) to review the calculation of GVP for the macadamia industry, in particular the potential to use business data from within the macadamia supply chain.
20 June 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
Review of macadamia orchard nutrition (MC15012)
To improve the quality of soil and plant nutrition advice available to the macadamia industry, this investment delivered training to industry consultants and advisors.
28 June 2017
Ecology and management of Sigastus weevil in macadamias (MC15010)
Understanding of Sigastus weevil and its management in macadamia orchards was progressed by this research.
13 June 2017
Development and publication of the macadamia industry Integrated Orchard Management booklet (MC14007)
The Macadamia Integrated Orchard Management Practice Guide, Drainage Guide and other resources were produced by this project.
12 May 2017
Optimising pollination of macadamia and avocado in Australia (MT13060)
This project sought to identify the most effective pollination management strategies in Australian macadamia and avocado crops.
7 March 2017