3727 research projects
Research project
Pineapple Industry Innovation Project
Hort Innovation
This investment is tasked with supporting pineapple growers in adopting improved practices on-farm and keeping up to date with the latest industry news, information, resources and technologies. The overarching goal is to secure the long-term sustainability and prosperity of the pineapple industry by enabling it to adapt to changing circumstances...
27 Jun 2023 - 1 Aug 2028
New South Wales, Australia
Research project
Narrow orchard systems
Hort Innovation
This program is establishing research sites across the country to determine whether transitioning to narrower orchard systems could benefit pome and stone fruits.
20 Jun 2023 - 1 Oct 2028
New South Wales, Australia
Research project
Precision Summerfruit orchards
Hort Innovation
The project is developing profitable management strategies for Summerfruit growers associated with temporal and spatial variation in crop load, fruit quality (fruit number per tree, fruit size and colour), and labour use efficiency.
15 Jan 2024 - 1 Nov 2028
New South Wales, Australia
Research project
Evaluation of New Citrus Varieties - 2022-2027
Hort Innovation
This investment independently assesses new citrus varieties under local Australian conditions to provide objective performance data. This information supports decision-making within the citrus industry on whether to plant, market or sell or support a new variety.
9 May 2023 - 1 Mar 2028
New South Wales, Australia
Research project
Improving Australia's ability to respond to graft transmissible citrus diseases
Hort Innovation
This investment is working to arm the citrus industry with appropriate tools and knowledge to protect Australian citrus from diseases that threaten industry sustainability. Detecting graft-transmissible pathogens can be difficult because field symptoms may be confused with other disorders and the pathogen may be present below detectable levels or unevenly...
9 May 2023 - 31 May 2027
New South Wales, Australia
Research project
Mango Foodservice Research & Strategy FY24 R&D
Hort Innovation
This project will deliver a five-year strategy to expand the mango category within the foodservice sector, ultimately increasing overall mango sales. This research is designed to boost mango usage and visibility in restaurants and other foodservice venues and strengthen the industry's economic foundation by diversifying and stabilising market channels.
20 Dec 2023 - 31 Jul 2024
New South Wales, Australia
Research project
Australian pineapple industry field days
Hort Innovation
This investment delivers a national industry field day for the Australian pineapple sector to inform growers about how their levies have been used and the results of these investments. As a platform for knowledge sharing, this field day will highlight private and public R&D outcomes and introduce new products and...
19 Feb 2024 - 30 Sep 2027
New South Wales, Australia
Research project
Education and tools for canteen managers to increase vegetables in primary school canteens and vegetable consumption among children.
Hort Innovation
This project is engaging primary school canteens across Australia through a range of initiatives to boost the consumption of veggies at school and create long-term healthy eating habits. Known as ‘For the Love of Veg, ’ the project will develop practical tools and educational resources to increase vegetable inclusion in...
28 Jun 2023 - 31 Jul 2026
New South Wales, Australia
Research project
Electrochemical pest detection
Hort Innovation
This investment is developing a standalone electrochemical detection system for invasive pest insects that is readily deployable in shipping containers and adaptable to other settings.
1 Jun 2023 - 14 Aug 2025
New South Wales, Australia
Research project
Pistachio Production Research Program
Hort Innovation
This project supports improvements in the cultivation of pistachios and the uptake of new and changing production practices through research, development and extension activities. The program's specific research goals include understanding the impact of growing degree days on physiology and input requirements, investigating causes and techniques to manage pre-juvenile shoot-death...
27 Jul 2023 - 14 Jul 2028
New South Wales, Australia