National cross-industry Fall armyworm RD&E facilitation

Summary

Hort Innovation, GRDC, CRDC, AgriFutures and Dairy Australia propose to
co-fund a dedicated resource (to be employed within and managed by Hort
Innovation) that will create a single focal point of coordination for Fall
armyworm (FAW) RD&E across Australia.

The Facilitator would focus on integrating cross-sectoral R&D efforts to achieve the following objectives:
1. Ensuring that research needs are effectively communicated and translated between practice and research investment.
2. Enhancing the development and promotion of sustainable best management practices for FAW applicable to a variety of crops, growing conditions, and regions.

Program

All Levied Industries

Research Organisation

Horticulture Innovation Australia Limited

Objective Summary

The Facilitator would focus on integrating cross-sectoral R&D efforts to achieve the following objectives:
1. Ensuring that research needs are effectively communicated and translated between practice and research investment.
2. Enhancing the development and promotion of sustainable best management practices for FAW applicable to a variety of crops, growing conditions, and regions.
The goal is to communicate R&D efforts that address broader management strategies applicable across multiple industries, rather than concentrating solely on specific chemical interventions. The Facilitator will promote the development of integrated solutions, information sharing, and identification of knowledge gaps and technological needs. This approach may include area-wide management, cultural control options, integrated pest management solutions, and various preventative and preparedness strategies to manage FAW populations effectively across different sectors.