R&D projects
Discover citrus levy investments into Citrus Fund R&D initiatives
The citrus levy has been invested into following Hort Innovation Citrus Fund R&D initiatives, together with Australian Government contributions.
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Competitive citrus orchard systems (CT23006)
This project is building knowledge and resources to support a transition to growing systems with improved resource efficiency (space, water and labour) for producing high-value citrus crops.
20 June 2024
Citrus agrichemical and export MRL program (CT18001)
This project facilitated work with product registrants to ensure the citrus industry has access to modern and effective chemical to control pests, disease and post-harvest quality
13 April 2022
Citrus harvest handbook (CT19001)
This project delivered a suite of training resources for citrus growers to improve workplace health and safety (WHS) during harvesting.
11 April 2022
Strategic Agrichemical Review Process (SARP) - Updates (MT21005)
This investment delivered the 2021 Strategic Agrichemical Review Process (SARP) for several horticultural industries.
10 May 2023
Regulatory support and coordination (pesticides) (MT17019)
Among other thing, this project produced the Ag Chemical Updates, detailing chemical issues and reviews.
9 July 2021
National tree crop intensification program (AS18000) – Citrus (Citrus (AS18000))
This investment was part of a collaborative R&D program of tree crop specific projects established to deliver step-change orchard system intensification knowledge, understanding and technical advancements to the citrus industry.
3 May 2021
National tree crop intensification program (AS18000)
The National tree crop intensification project marked a transformative step for Australian horticulture, targeting almond, avocado, citrus, macadamia, and mango industries.
3 May 2021
Multi-scale monitoring tools for managing Australian tree crops – phase 2 (various projects) (ST19001)
This program continued the development, trial and extension of technology-based crop mapping and monitoring tools to help growers in predicting fruit quality and yield, and monitoring tree health – including in the early detection of pest and disease outbreaks.
30 June 2023
Australian Citrus Postharvest Science Program (CT15010)
This project developed best practice management for current fungicides and sanitisers to control post-harvest decay and to improve citrus quality.
3 February 2020
Afourer mandarin best practice canopy management (CT19002)
This project delivered new, practical guidance to help Afourer mandarin growers improve long‑term yields and reduce alternate bearing.
21 July 2025