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Discover nursery levy investments into Nursery Fund R&D initiatives

The nursery levy has been invested into following Hort Innovation Nursery Fund R&D initiatives, together with Australian Government contributions.

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Completed project Final Research Report

Masterclass in Horticultural Business (LP15001)

The Masterclass in Horticultural Business course, developed under Hort Frontiers, fostered new innovators and leaders for the Australian horticulture industry. Industry levies contribute to scholarship opportunities.

11 May 2022

Completed project

Developing nursery industry career pathways (NY19006)

This investment worked to attract new entrants and retain existing staff across all sectors of the Australian nursery industry by delivering training programs and showcasing job opportunities.

13 September 2021

Historical document

Business skills development for the nursery industry (NY07017)

This is a final research report from Hort Innovation’s historical archives. Please note that as these reports may date back as far as the 1990s, the content and recommendations within them may be superseded by more recent research.

1 September 2008

Completed project Final Research Report

Green industry growing leaders program (MT16002)

This project delivered leadership education to participants from across the Australian nursery and turf supply chain who were motivated to further develop their leadership skills.

30 December 2019

Completed project Final Research Report

Attracting new entrants into Australian horticulture – promoting careers in horticulture (LP15006)

This project was a part of the Hort Frontiers Leadership Fund and engaged graduate students with the horticulture industry.

18 December 2022

Completed project Final Research Report

Where should all the trees go? – delivering the insights (NY17000)

This project delivered workshop-style 'Green Light Tour' information sessions across Australia that communicated the results of an earlier study into the impact of tree canopy cover on socio-economic status and well-being to industry leaders, landscape architects, government department staff and other relevant stakeholders.

19 September 2018

Completed project Final Research Report

Nursery industry national conference and regional technical conferences (NY13702)

National Nursery & Garden Industry conferences in 2014 and 2016 were funded through this investment, as well as a series of regional nursery conferences in 2015.

11 October 2016

Completed project Final Research Report

Young Leader Development Program (NY13017)

The Nursery Industry Young Leader Development Program was supported in 2014 and 2015 through this investment, offering professional and personal development for participants.

27 May 2016

Completed project Final Research Report

Industry Development and Capacity Building using the Nursery Production Farm Management System 2013-2015 - Phase 3 (NY12016)

This project funded a suite of activities to drive nursery industry development and market access based on the Nursery Production Farm Management System.

13 July 2015