Investment expenditure analysis
See how Raspberry and Blackberry Fund investments are tracking against the industry’s Strategic Investment Plan
As seen on the raspberry and blackberry 'fund management' page, investments specific to the Hort Innovation Raspberry and Blackberry Fund are guided by the berry Strategic Investment Plan (SIP). The SIP features four priority outcome areas that have been identified and agreed upon by the industry, and Hort Innovation works to invest in R&D initiatives that are aligned to these.
See how investment expenditure aligns to Strategic Investment Plan outcomes
In the interactive chart below, discover the most up-to-date information on how project expenditure in the Raspberry and Blackberry Fund is aligned to the four SIP outcomes. The chart reflects project investment across the life of the SIP to date.
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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
Integrated pest management approaches to address pest challenges in raspberry and blackberry (RB21000)
This investment is developing and extending effective integrated pest management (IPM) approaches for the Australian raspberry and blackberry industries.
10 January 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
Using pheromones and traps in the management of mirids and vegetable bugs (RB21001)
This investment is developing effective pheromone-based methods for managing mirids and vegetable bugs.
5 October 2022
National Fruit Fly Council – Phase 4 (FF20000)
The National Fruit Fly Council (NFFC) is a strategic body bringing together federal and state governments, growers and research funders to oversee the implementation of the National Fruit Fly Strategy.
2 August 2022
Generation of data for pesticide applications in horticulture crops 2022 (ST21001 and ST21006)
This project is providing access to safe and effective chemicals for the management of pests, weeds and diseases.
2 June 2022
Generation of data for pesticide applications in horticulture crops 2020 (ST19020)
This investment is responsible for generating pesticide residue and crop safety data to support minor use permit applications and renewals.
22 October 2020
Xylella insect vectors (ST19018)
This project is a collaboration between Hort Innovation and Wine Australia through the Plant Biosecurity Research Initiative, to help safeguard Australia against the potentially catastrophic exotic bacteria Xylella fastidiosa.
22 October 2020
Review of the biosecurity plan for the berry sector (MT18004)
This project will deliver a cohesive biosecurity plan for the Australian berry sector
1 March 2019
Rubus industry minor use program (RB16000)
This investment supports applications and renewals of minor use permits for the raspberry and blackberry industries
7 December 2018