R&D projects
Discover persimmon levy investments into Persimmon Fund R&D initiatives
The persimmon levy has been invested into following Hort Innovation Persimmon Fund R&D initiatives, together with Australian Government contributions.
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National persimmon varietal evaluation program 2018-2023 (PR17000)
New, locally-adapted persimmon rootstocks and new persimmon varieties are being evaluated through this program, for delivery to industry.
4 December 2018
Australian sweet persimmon industry development project – phase 4 (PR13007)
This project updated the Persimmon Postharvest Manual and Integrated Pest and Disease Manual for Persimmon and conducted a range of research into postharvest quality and storage, new varieties and rootstocks, pests including clearwing moth and more.
29 July 2017
Persimmon field day 2016 (PR15700)
The 2016 two-day Persimmon Field Day event was funded through this investment, bringing R&D updates and best practice information to persimmon growers.
3 June 2016
Australian sweet persimmon industry development – phase 3 (PR12000)
This project developed the Persimmon Postharvest Manual and also delivered a range of work into pest and disease management, including research into mealy bug and clearwing moth.
25 June 2014