R&D projects
Discover strawberry levy investments into Strawberry Fund R&D initiatives
The strawberry levy has been invested into following Hort Innovation Strawberry 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
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
Improved management of charcoal rot of strawberry (BS15005)
This project developed improved management approaches for charcoal rot in strawberry crops, including chemical, biological and cultural control options.
7 March 2022
Developing knowledge and management of strawberry red leaf disorder (BS19001)
This project investigated the causes, mechanisms and potential management strategies for red leaf disorder in strawberries.
10 September 2021
ARC research hub for sustainable crop protection (bioclay) (BS20777)
This investment is supporting the development of a BioClay compound to target botrytis in strawberries.
7 September 2021
Regulatory support and coordination (pesticides) (MT17019)
Among other thing, this project produced the Ag Chemical Updates, detailing chemical issues and reviews.
9 July 2021
Developing IPM-compatible controls for spotted winged drosophila (Drosophila suzukii) (MT18010)
This investment is developing control measures against spotted wing drosophila, which are compatible with integrated pest management approaches used in Australian berry crops. There is also a sister investment working to review and extend information to industry.
16 June 2021
Developing strawberry IPM - testing OP-resistant predatory mites (BS09000)
This is a final research report from Hort Innovation’s historical archives. Please note that as these reports may date back as far as the 1990s, the content and recommendations within them may be superseded by more recent research.
1 May 2012