R&D projects
Discover macadamia levy investments into Macadamia Fund R&D initiatives
The macadamia levy has been invested into following Hort Innovation Macadamia Fund R&D initiatives, together with Australian Government contributions.
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1-10 of 23 results
Nut biosecurity and implementation plan (MT24022)
This project will finalise the Biosecurity Plan, identifying the exotic pests and pathogens that pose the greatest threat to the sector. It will establish an almond and macadamia industry Biosecurity Reference Panel to guide the development and review of targeted Biosecurity Action Plans for the almond and macadamia industries.
19 September 2025
Mid-term review: Independent evaluation of project MC21000 (MC24005)
This project is evaluating the progress, relevance, and future direction of MC21000 to ensure it continues delivering value to the macadamia industry.
13 May 2025
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
Improving fruit and banana spotting bug control (MT21017)
This project is developing tools (such as traps and lures) to help avocado and macadamia growers manage fruit and banana spotting bugs.
6 December 2022
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
An integrated disease management approach for the Australian macadamia industry (MC21001)
This investment is generating new knowledge and providing innovative tools to predict, monitor and control diseases in macadamia.
4 August 2022
An integrated systems based approach for pest management in Australian macadamia (MC21000)
This investment is establishing a decision-support system to facilitate timely and effective pest management decisions for Australian macadamia growers and other industry stakeholders.
3 August 2022
Regulatory support and coordination (pesticides) (MT17019)
Among other thing, this project produced the Ag Chemical Updates, detailing chemical issues and reviews.
9 July 2021
Strategic Agrichemical Review Process (SARP) – Updates (MT19008)
This short investment facilitated a 2020 Strategic Agrichemical Review Process (SARP) for several horticultural industries
29 January 2021
Reconnaissance and recommendations for mistletoe management in macadamia orchards (MC18001)
This project summarised current knowledge about mistletoe management and provided interim recommendations as well as priorities for future research
22 January 2019