R&D projects
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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Nursery industry environmental and technical research and extension 2008 to 2009 (NY08002)
This project provided a coordinated response to key environmental and technical issues that impact the sustainability of the Australian nursery industry.
5 May 2023
Australian nursery industry communications program (NY18001)
This program ensured Australian nursery and garden growers and other industry stakeholders were kept up-to-date with the latest news, information and R&D and marketing updates to support decision-making within businesses
19 December 2022
Field-based testing for fall armyworm (MT19014)
This short investment conducted research to foster national collaboration in monitoring the movement of fall armyworm
1 June 2022
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
Nursery Fund - Consumer usage and attitudes research (NY20002)
This investment delivered consumer insights that will help drive demand in the nursery industry. By providing a greater understanding of usage and attitudes towards nursery products, these insights will be used to improve knowledge and effectiveness of future marketing activities.
8 July 2021
Building the resilience and on-farm biosecurity capacity of the Australian production nursery industry (NY15002)
This investment enhanced the biosecurity preparedness of the Australian nursery industry by developing new contingency plans and providing up to date information for growers on on-farm biosecurity issues.
1 June 2021
Global review and gap analysis of nursery industry research and development initiatives (NY17006)
The findings of this project will be used by the nursery industry and Hort Innovation to plan and strengthen the Australian industry’s future R&D program.
11 May 2021
Identifying potential parasitoids of the fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda, and the risk to Australian horticulture (MT19015)
This project examined potential parasitoids of fall armyworm and delivered extension materials to growers on how to effectively manage this pest.
28 September 2022
RD&E program for control, eradication and preparedness for vegetable leafminer (MT16004)
This project assisted the vegetable industry prepare and protect against the potential spread of the vegetable, serpentine and American serpentine leafminers.
16 March 2021
Phenomenom - The Good Mood Food Module (ST19041)
This project, which was completed during 2020, expanded the number of Phenomenom resources available by adding a module that educates children, parents and teachers on the beneficial mood effects of a diet and lifestyle encompassing horticulture products.
22 February 2021