R&D projects
Discover onion levy investments into Onion Fund R&D initiatives
The onion levy has been invested into following Hort Innovation Onion Fund R&D initiatives, together with Australian Government contributions.
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Communications plan for the Australian onion industry extension (VN12003)
This investment supported the onion industry's communication and extension program between 2012 and 2015.
4 April 2016
National honey bee pest surveillance program (MT12011)
This investment supported the National Bee Pest Surveillance Program (NBPSP) from 2013 to 2016, to help safeguard pollination-dependent industries.
5 February 2019
A model for industry planning and preparedness for an incursion of Varroa mite (MT12049)
This project tested the preparedness of Australia’s pollination-dependent industries for an incursion of the exotic bee pest Varooa mite (Varroa destructor).
16 November 2015
New onion protocols to assure viability of European exports (VN10001)
Factors influencing the quality of onions along the export pathway to Europe were assessed in this project, which developed recommendations for building resilience.
25 September 2015
Physiology of onion bulbs destined for export markets (VN12000)
This research investigated the role that both pre-harvest growth and development factors and post-harvest mechanical impacts play in maintaining robustness of onions for export.
18 August 2015
International onion researcher delegation (VN17001)
This investment helped bring international researchers to Australia to share key insights with the onion industry
11 November 2011