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R&D projects

Discover raspberry and blackberry levy investments into Raspberry and Blackberry Fund R&D initiatives

The raspberry and blackberry levy has been invested into following Hort Innovation Raspberry and Blackberry Fund R&D initiatives, together with Australian Government contributions.

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Ongoing project

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

Completed project

Adaptive area-wide management of Queensland fruit fly using the sterile insect technique: Guidelines for efficient and effective pest suppression and stakeholder adoption (ST15014 and ST15015)

This grant-funded project investigated, trialled and finalised guidelines and resources for the area-wide management of Queensland fruit fly.

3 July 2020

Completed project

Generation of data for pesticide permit applications in horticulture crops 2019/20 (MT18018)

This multi-industry project generated the data needed to support a range of existing minor use permits across a variety of horticulture crops, to ensure growers have continued access to safe and effective chemicals for the management of pests, weeds and diseases.

10 July 2019

Completed project Final Research Report

Improving plant industry access to new genetics through faster and more accurate diagnostics using next generation sequencing (MT18005)

This investment was tasked with supporting the adoption of ‘next generation sequencing’ in the screening of imported horticultural plant material in post-entry quarantine facilities.

23 August 2023

Ongoing project

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

Completed project Final Research Report

Continuation of pilot systems to validate Pest Free Place of Production for Queensland fruit fly in the Yarra Valley (MT15028)

This investment followed on from previous work to develop systems to validate ‘Pest Free Place of Production’ (PFPP) for Queensland fruit fly in the Yarra Valley.

10 January 2019

Completed project Final Research Report

Investigating management of green stink bugs in raspberry crops (RB12011)

Low-pesticide strategies for managing green stink bugs in raspberry crops were explored by this project, including the use of biological controls, and monitoring guidelines and general mangement strategies were developed.

23 March 2016

Completed project

Generation of data for pesticide applications in horticulture crops 2018 (ST17000) (ST17000p)

This investment was responsible for generating pesticide residue and crop safety data to support minor use permit applications and renewals.

10 May 2023