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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Management strategy for serpentine leafminer, Liriomyza huidobrensis (MT20005)
This project increased awareness and significance of three leafminer pests (serpentine leafminer, American serpentine leafminer and vegetable leafminer), their host range, how they are suited to various regions, what to look out for, and the significance of beneficial insects in managing them and how to look after these beneficial insects by selectively using insecticides.
3 March 2024
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
Horticulture trade data (MT19005)
This investment provided Hort Innovation with a subscription to the Global Trade Atlas Database.
22 March 2023
Regulatory support and coordination (pesticides) (MT20007)
This project provides the Australian horticulture industry with key information regarding domestic and international pesticide regulation
27 July 2021
Epidemiology and management of fusarium basal rot in onions (VN20006)
This investment is developing an integrated pest and disease management (IPDM) strategy to reduce the impact of fusarium basal rot in onions
14 July 2021
Optimising chemical and cultural control of onion white rot (VN20007)
This investment is developing a more effective integrated disease management strategy for control of onion white rot.
14 July 2021
Onion nutrition education program for health professionals and the food service industry (VN20002)
This investment is delivering evidence-based information about the health benefits of Australian onions to health and food service professionals in Australia.
13 July 2021
Risk and crisis management planning for the onion industry (VN20001)
This investment delivered a crisis management plan for the onion industry.
6 December 2022
Regulatory support and coordination (pesticides) (MT17019)
Among other thing, this project produced the Ag Chemical Updates, detailing chemical issues and reviews.
9 July 2021
Onion consumer usage and attitudinal study (VN20005)
This short investmentinvestigated consumer attitudes towards onions.
10 August 2021