R&D projects
Discover melon levy investments into Melon Fund R&D initiatives
The melon levy has been invested into following Hort Innovation Melon Fund R&D initiatives, together with Australian Government contributions.
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Economic contribution of Australian horticulture (MT21010)
This investment used a suite of economic models to measure and understand how the horticulture industry contributes to the Australian economy.
18 July 2023
National Bee Pest Surveillance Program: Transition program (MT21008)
This investment delivered a nationally-coordinated surveillance program that strengthened Australia’s early warning system for honey bee pests that threaten crop pollination and production.
19 January 2026
Consumer demand spaces for horticulture (MT21003)
This investment identified and prioritised opportunities to engage consumers and build demand across the domestic market for fruits, nuts and vegetables.
28 November 2022
Effective control of Listeria on rockmelons through alternative post-harvest treatment methods (VM20007)
This project determined the optimum postharvest strategies to reduce the risk of listeria contamination of melons.
18 September 2023
Management strategy for serpentine leafminer, Liriomyza huidobrensis (MT20005)
This project increased awareness and significance of three leafminer pests (serpentine leafminer, American serpentine leafminer and vegetable leafminer), their host range, how they are suited to various regions, what to look out for, and the significance of beneficial insects in managing them and how to look after these beneficial insects by selectively using insecticides.
3 March 2024
Melon food safety – monitoring and support (VM20005)
This project supported the melon industry to maintain and adopt improved food safety practices through proactive and reactive strategies, grounded in food safety monitoring and scientific evidence-based support.
20 September 2024
Regulatory support and coordination (pesticides) (MT20007)
This project provided the Australian horticulture industry with key information regarding domestic and international pesticide regulation.
23 September 2024
Educating healthcare professionals on Australian melons (VM20003)
This project educated healthcare professionals (HPs) about the nutritional benefits of melons and supported the recommendation of melons by HPs to their clients, ultimately increasing melon purchase and consumption.
3 October 2024
Melon industry communication program (VM20006)
The melon industry communications program has made substantial progress in keeping melon growers informed creating a connected community.
16 July 2024
Identifying potential parasitoids of the fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda, and the risk to Australian horticulture (MT19015)
This project examined potential parasitoids of fall armyworm and delivered extension materials to growers on how to effectively manage this pest.
28 September 2022