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Using artificial intelligence to develop automated monitoring systems for the banana and fruit spotting bugs (BY23000)
This project is developing an automated monitoring system to help growers better detect and manage fruit spotting bug (FSB) and banana spotting bug (BSB), two major pests that cause significant crop damage and economic losses across industries including banana, avocado, macadamia, custard apple, lychee, papaya and passionfruit.
24 April 2026
Revolutionising management of fruit and banana spotting bugs through genome empowerment (BY23003)
This project is building new, science based options to manage fruit spotting bug and banana spotting bug, two native pests that cause major yield and quality losses in crops such as avocado, macadamia and other tree crops.
24 April 2026
Avocado biosecurity capacity building (AV25012)
This project is building the avocado industry’s biosecurity capability by improving the detection and diagnosis of high‑priority pests and diseases.
21 April 2026
Generation of data – berry residue trials (MT25007)
This project will generate the pesticide residue data needed to renew minor use permits for key berry crops, ensuring growers retain access to essential crop protection products.
20 April 2026
National cross-industry fall armyworm RD&E facilitation (VG25006)
This project is improving how fall armyworm (FAW) research, development and extension is shared and applied across Australian agriculture through the appointment of a dedicated FAW facilitator.
31 March 2026
Generation of data – six-spotted mite and tea red spider mite control in avocados (ST25004)
This project is generating the data needed to support registration of Interrupt 240 SC Miticide for use in Australian avocado orchards to control two major pests: six-spotted mite in Western Australia and tea red spider mite in Queensland.
16 March 2026
Summerfruit Biosecurity Plan Review (SF25001)
This project will renew the national Summerfruit Biosecurity Plan to ensure the industry remains prepared for harmful exotic pests.
9 March 2026
National Bee Pest Surveillance Program (PH25001)
This project supports the continuation of the National Bee Pest Surveillance Program (NBPSP), a coordinated, risk-based initiative to detect exotic and regionally significant bee pests.
8 January 2026
Generation of data - Mango Methoxyfenozide residue trials (MG25001)
This project is designed to generate pesticide residue and crop safety data for Methoxyfenozide in mango crops, supporting the renewal of the minor use permit PER91798 with the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA).
23 December 2025
Field validation and commercialisation R&D for the carpophilus beetle lure (AS25003)
This project aims to fast-track the commercialisation of a powerful new lure and trap for the almond carpophilus beetle, the most damaging pest in the Australian almond industry.
18 December 2025