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Guava root knot nematode identification and management (VG23007)

This project is developing rapid diagnostic tools, enhancing targeted surveillance, identifying effective management strategies, and engaging stakeholders for effective guava root-knot nematode (GRKN) management.

10 September 2024

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Securing the future of the macadamia industry through strategic pest and disease management

Securing the future of the macadamia industry through strategic pest and disease managementInvesting in pest and disease management is paramount in ensuring the sustainability and productivity of the macadamia industry. Like other sectors, the

3 September 2024

Completed project Final Research Report

Boosting diagnostic capacity for plant production industries (ST19017)

The overarching objective of this project was to ensure Australia’s biosecurity services maintain a state of the art and fit-for-purpose diagnostics regime and in-field management capability.

15 August 2024

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Australian horticulture pest innovation program (ST23002)

This program is supporting the vegetable industry to transition to a more proactive and sustainable approach to integrated pest management through the latest technology.

4 July 2024

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Working together to combat fall armyworm

Working together to combat fall armywormFall armyworm was first detected in Australia in the Torres Strait in January 2020 and has since spread to every State and Territory except South Australia. The ravenous pest is known to feed on more than 350

29 May 2024

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Management options for reducing the reliance on insecticides for fall armyworm in sweet corn (VG23006)

This investment is providing vegetable growers with reliable crop monitoring methods and a broad suite of tactics to reduce frequency of insecticide applications and ensure ongoing viability sweet corn and capsicum production in high-risk fall armyworm regions.

3 May 2024

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PestREADI: Regionally-enabled agroecological decision (BY22003)

The investment is developing and implementing pest management systems that can respond to a range of current, establishing, and future interrelated pest challenges at both crop and landscape levels within an increasingly chemically-limited future.

19 March 2024

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Translating RNAi technology for virus and whitefly management in protected cropping systems (AS22003)

This project is developing a new crop protection approach to manage viruses and their insect vectors in Australian protected cropping applications, with the overall aim of improving sustainability and profitability.

19 March 2024

Completed project Final Research Report

Chestnut rot evaluation trials (CH23002)

This project focused on studying management and control methodologies for chestnut rot, a disease causing significant losses in the chestnut industry. Nut rot can affect up to 70% of Australian chestnuts, posing a threat to both industry and consumer confidence.

21 February 2024

Completed project Final Research Report

Industry preparedness for exotic root knot nematode (Meloidogyne enterolobii) (MT22012)

This project improved Australia’s preparedness for the exotic guava root-knot nematode, a high-risk pest for potatoes, sweetpotatoes, onions and other vegetables.

19 November 2025