R&D projects
Discover pineapple levy investments into Pineapple Fund R&D initiatives
The pineapple levy has been invested into following Hort Innovation Pineapple Fund R&D initiatives, together with Australian Government contributions.
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Strategic Agrichemical Review Process (SARP) 2023 updates (MT23001)
This project delivers the 2023 Strategic Agrichemical Review Process (SARP) for each of the following industries: almond, avocado, banana, berry, lychee, macadamia, melon, olive, onion, papaya, passionfruit, pineapple and summerfruit.
7 November 2023
Generation of data for pesticide permit applications in horticulture 2022 (ST22001, ST22003 and ST22004)
These multi-industry projects are generating the data needed to support a range of existing minor use permits across various horticulture crops to ensure growers have continued access to safe and effective chemicals for managing pests, weeds, and diseases.
29 November 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
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
Pineapple data generation investments (ST17000, ST15029 and MT17012) (Pineapple data generation investments)
These investments were responsible for generating pesticide residue and crop safety data to support minor use permit applications and renewals.
26 July 2021
Pineapple integrated crop protection program (PI17001)
Information on integrated crop protection was delivered to pineapple growers through this program.
23 May 2023
Pineapple industry minor use program (PI16000)
This project funds submitting renewals and applications for minor use permits for the pineapple industry
7 December 2018
Integrated pest, disease and weed management systems for pineapple (pineapple industry technical officer) (PI12008)
This project investigated management options for major pest, disease and weed threats for the Australian pineapple industry.
10 October 2017
Development of pineapple biosecurity plan (PI14002)
This project developed the Biosecurity Plan for the Pineapple Industry, to provide a framework to coordinate biosecurity activities for the industry.
11 October 2016
DArT markers for root rot resistance in pineapple (PI10006)
This project investigated the feasibility of developing pineapple varieties resistant to Phytophthera cinnamomi, which causes root rot.
27 August 2014