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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11-20 of 25 results
Feasibility/scoping study: Surveillance and diagnostic framework for detecting soil-borne pathogens in vegetable industries (MT21016)
This multi-industry investment is examining the potential to develop a national surveillance and diagnostic framework for soilborne pathogens of melon, onion, potato, sweetpotato and vegetable crops.
24 October 2022
Quality improvements in the melon supply chain (VM21001)
This investment is developing minimum quality standards for seedless watermelon, rockmelon and honeydew melon to improve consumer acceptance of Australian melons and ultimately drive demand and sales.
15 July 2022
Foodservice foundational market insights (MT21011)
This investment has equipped the avocado, melon, mushroom, onion, papaya, sweetpotato and vegetable industries with market insights into the foodservice sector.
5 August 2022
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
Multi-industry export program (Vegetables, Onions and Melons) (MT21009)
This investment is tasked with providing international trade development support for Australian vegetable, onion and melon growers.
29 April 2022
Melon industry roadshow and conference program (VM21000)
This project is supporting a five-year roadshow and conference program for the Australian melon industry.
28 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
National Bee Pest Surveillance Program: Transition program (MT21008)
This investment is delivering a national coordinated bee-pest surveillance program to help safeguard honey-bee and pollinator-dependent industries in Australia.
19 January 2022
Melon food safety – monitoring and support (VM20005)
This project is building a strong food safety culture within the melon industry by providing a food safety testing and environmental monitoring program.
13 August 2021