R&D projects
Discover melon levy investments into Melon Fund R&D initiatives
The melon levy has been invested into following Hort Innovation Melon Fund R&D initiatives, together with Australian Government contributions.
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Melon and pineapple industry SARP report updates (MT18007)
This investment facilitated a review process for the melon and pineapple industries to provide a clear view of priorities in pest, disease and weed control.
15 April 2019
Consumer insights for the Australian melon industry (VM18000)
This investment delivered insights into Australian melon consumers, including their melon consumption habits and attitudes
28 June 2019
Characterisation and management of Fusarium wilt of watermelon (VM12001)
Fusarium wilt in watermelon was studied in this research, which identified the specific fungal pathogen species involved and looked at resistant rootstocks.
5 February 2019
2018 Australian Melon Industry Conference & Field Days (VM17000)
This investment facilitated the 2018 Australian Melon Industry Conference & Field Days.
17 December 2018
Understanding practices in key pollination areas (MT13027)
This project investigated current pollination practices in the apple and pear, cherry, and blueberry industries.
26 June 2014
Transformational innovation performance analysis (AI13011)
This project examined the level of innovation in the Australian horticulture industry, and its relationship to productivity.
4 September 2015
Generation of data for pesticide applications in horticulture crops 2018 (ST17000) (ST17000g)
This investment was responsible for generating pesticide residue and crop safety data to support minor use permit applications and renewals.
10 May 2023
Australian Horticulture Statistics Handbook 2015-2018 (AH15001)
This across-industry investment is responsible for producing Hort Innovation’s annual Australian Horticulture Statistics Handbook
12 December 2018
Food safety, training, extension and capacity for the melon industry (VM17002)
This investment strengthened the food safety systems of the Australian melon industry, by supporting the adoption of best practice across the supply chain
1 May 2019
Melon industry minor use program (VM16000)
This investment supports applications and renewals of minor use permits for the melon industry
7 December 2018