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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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
National pineapple breeding and evaluation program (PI17000)
This program is developing and evaluating new high-yielding varieties of pineapple with improved disease resistance and flowering control, as well improved fruit consistency and quality, to meet the needs of both growers and consumers.
4 December 2018
Facilitating the development of the Australian pineapple industry - stage 3 (PI15000)
This project supported the adoption of innovation and technology in the Australian pineapple industry through the role of an industry development officer
11 September 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
Study groups enabling industry adaption to pineapple market changes (PI13006)
Pineapple study groups were run through this project, while resources including The Pineapple Problem Solver Field Guide and the industry's updated Best Practice Manual were also developed.
29 May 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
Facilitating the development of the Queensland pineapple industry: stage 2 (PI12002)
The role and activities of a pineapple industry development officer were funded through this investment, with work including field days, pineapple study groups, production of industry communications and more.
4 April 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