Investment expenditure analysis
See how Melon Fund investments are tracking against the industry’s Strategic Investment Plan
As seen on the melon 'fund management' page, investments specific to the Hort Innovation Melon 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 Melon Fund is aligned to the four SIP outcomes. The chart reflects project investment across the life of the SIP to date.
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Strengthening the sustainability of melon production (VM23001)
This project is developing melon growers' understanding of the potential environmental impacts of the industry on a total and per/tonne of melon basis.
23 January 2024
Soil wealth and integrated crop protection – phase 3 (MT22004)
The Soil Wealth and Integrated Crop Protection program assists melon and vegetable growers to improve the management of their soil and crop health, to drive their productivity, profitability and sustainability on-farm.
19 April 2023
Melon industry minor use program (VM16000)
This investment supports applications and renewals of minor use permits for the melon industry
7 December 2018