831-840 of 920 results
Plant health biosecurity, risk management and capacity building for the nursery industry (NY11001)
For nursery businesses, this project produced more than 20 fact sheets on pest and disease identification and management, while also delivering training workshops, diagnostic services and biosecurity support.
13 July 2015
Managing carob moth in almonds (AL12004)
This project investigated carob moth (Ectomyelois ceratoniae) as a key pest in almond crops. It produced carob moth monitoring guidelines, info on how to mange the pest and more.
13 July 2015
Establishment of systems to validate pest free place of production for Queensland fruit fly in the Yarra Valley (MT13031)
This two-year project developed a Pest Free Place of Production (PFPP) program in the Yarra Valley for Queensland fruit fly.
13 July 2015
Building capacity in the NT mango industry using small-group extension (MG12005)
This mango industry development project delivered small-group extension activities in the Northern Territory between 2012 and 2015.
13 July 2015
Apple and pear industry Asian export market development (AP11023)
This project, which ran from 2012 to 2015, worked to build industry export capability and develop markets for Australian apples and pears in South East Asia.
29 June 2015
Optimising cherry fruit set, crop load, fruit nutrition and size - phase 2 (CY12003)
Ways to improve cherry fruit set, crop load, nutrition, size and quality were investigated in this project - including plant bioregulators, girdling, fertigation and more.
25 June 2015
Integrated management of yellow sigatoka and other banana diseases in far north Queensland (BA12007)
A yellow sigatoka liaison officer was supported by this project, to assist growers in north Queensland achieve banana leaf disease compliance on a voluntary basis.
15 June 2015
Enhancing the export performance of Australian mandarins by improving flavour quality (CT12023)
This research developed a better understanding of the flavour profile and consumer expectations of Australian mandarins in the Chinese market and undertook shipping and shelf life evaluations.
12 June 2015
Desktop analysis and literature review of chestnut rot (CH13002)
Information on chestnut rot management options was brought together by this review project, which included a look at the costs and benefits of each disease management approach.
10 June 2015
Innovative ways to address waste management on vegetable farms (VG13109)
This project investigated and assessed the feasibility of different plastic processing opportunities for waste from vegetable farms
5 June 2015