R&D projects
Discover mushroom levy investments into Mushroom Fund R&D initiatives
The mushroom levy has been invested into following Hort Innovation Mushroom Fund R&D initiatives, together with Australian Government contributions.
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Optimising nitrogen transformations in mushroom production (MU17004)
This project helped mushroom growers optimise the rate and timing of nitrogen additions, to achieve maximum yield and nutritional value.
19 April 2024
Improving consistency of mushroom compost through control of biotic and abiotic parameters (MU10021)
This project provided detail about the key microbes involved in mushroom composting, with a view to improvin consistency in compost quality for crops.
5 February 2019
Generation of data for pesticide applications in horticulture crops 2018 (ST17000) (ST17000h)
This investment was responsible for generating pesticide residue and crop safety data to support minor use permit applications and renewals.
10 May 2023
Mushroom industry minor use program (MU16002)
This project funds submitting renewals and applications for minor use permits for the mushroom industry.
6 December 2018
Marsh Lawson Mushroom Research Centre (MU16004)
This project supported the running and development of the Marsh Lawson Mushroom Research Centre (MLMRC) at the University of Sydney, to help the industry drive innovation, adopt best practice and tackle issues.
14 July 2022