Apple and pear in-store quality and education program FY25 (AP24001)
This project delivered insights into how Australian apples and pears are presented, handled and experienced by shoppers in major retail stores.
Completed project
Independent program coordination for the apple and pear Productivity, Irrigation, Pests and Soils program (PIPS3) (AP19007)
Publication date: July 28, 2020
Delivery Partner: ICD Project Services
From 2020 to 2023, this investment supported the coordination and integration of a number of projects, which together made up the ‘PIPS3’ program for the apple and pear industry (the third iteration of the Productivity, Irrigation, Pests and Soils program).
The PIPS3 research projects included:
This project benefited apple and pear growers by providing them with a well-integrated and efficient research and development (R&D) program. The project spanned multiple regions including the Goulburn Valley (Victoria), the Huon Valley (Tasmania), Orange (NSW), Lenswood (South Australia), and Manjimup (Western Australia).
Communication efforts were a significant focus of the program. The team executed a plan that enhanced communication impact compared to the previous PIPS Program. Notable achievements included:
Related industries
This project was a strategic levy investment in the Hort Innovation Apple and Pear Fund
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