Investment expenditure analysis
See how Banana Fund investments are tracking against the industry’s Strategic Investment Plan
As seen on the banana 'fund management' page, investments specific to the Hort Innovation Banana Fund are guided by the industry's Strategic Investment Plan (SIP). The SIP features four priority outcome areas that have been identified and agreed upon by the industry, and Hort Innovation works to invest in R&D initiatives that are aligned to these.
See how investment expenditure aligns to Strategic Investment Plan outcomes
In the interactive chart below, discover the most up-to-date information on how project expenditure in the Banana Fund is aligned to the four SIP outcomes. The chart reflects project investment across the life of the SIP to date.
11-20 of 22 results
Australian Horticulture Statistics Handbook 2021-22 to 2023-24 (MT21006)
This whole-of-horticulture investment is responsible for producing Hort Innovation’s annual Australian Horticulture Statistics Handbook
11 May 2022
Horticulture Impact Assessment Program 2020/21 to 2022/23 (MT21015)
This project is evaluating the impact of Hort Innovation's R&D investments.
29 April 2022
Banana industry diagnostic capacity and capability building (BA21001)
This investment is improving and maintaining the banana industry’s diagnostic capacity to accurately detect pathogens and reduce the risk of incursions from exotic banana diseases.
28 April 2022
Multi-pest surveillance and grower education to manage banana pests and diseases (BA21003)
This investment supports banana growers in containing and managing significant pests and diseases, and to help in the early detection of exotic pests and diseases.
8 April 2022
Consumer behavioural data program (MT21004)
This multi-industry investment is tasked with providing regular consumer behaviour data and insight reporting to a range of industries
10 March 2022
Identifying new resistance genes for Panama Tropical Race 4 (BA21000)
This investment is identifying new genetic material associated with Panama Tropical Race 4 resistance with the aim of developing a range of molecular markers to support plant breeding research for Australian banana growers.
16 February 2022
Generation of data for pesticide applications in horticulture crops 2021 (ST20003, ST20005 and ST20006)
These investments are responsible for generating pesticide residue and crop safety data to support minor use permit applications and renewals
27 July 2021
Regulatory support and coordination (pesticides) (MT20007)
This project provides the Australian horticulture industry with key information regarding domestic and international pesticide regulation
27 July 2021
Banana industry R&D Coordination (BA20002)
This project continues to support the role and activities of the Australian Banana Growers’ Council R&D Manager, Dr Rosie Godwin
13 July 2021
National banana development and extension program (BA19004)
This project is helping the banana industry access and implement new information, technologies and approaches, and make better decisions for their businesses.
18 June 2020