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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Validating water disinfestation systems in nursery production (NY21002)
This project is evaluating and comparing the effectiveness of current and alternative irrigation water disinfestation methods so that guidelines on their use can be provided to the Australian nursery industry.
19 April 2023
National Nursery Industry Biosecurity Program (NY15004)
This project ensured production nurseries in Australia are aware and prepared for incursions of exotic plant pests and have effective market access mechanisms in place to maintain business functionality.
20 July 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
Digital remote monitoring to improve horticulture’s environmental performance (ST19024)
This collaborative project is establishing four demonstration farms in the Great Barrier Reef catchment area, where remote technology will be used to monitor environmental indicators.
22 October 2020
Closing the ‘green city loop’ – green organics for urban green environments (MT13042)
This project investigated the use of biochars produced from urban and farm green waste in the nursery and turf industries.
25 March 2015
Evaluation of nursery tree stock balance parameters (NY15001)
This project investigated how species differences and climatic conditions in different Australian production regions can affect tree stock and the balance of their root and shoot system. This investment was then extended to allow the delivery of an industry engagement program to communicate the results of the research to growers.
11 December 2018
Improving pest management for the nursery industry (NY17009)
This project focused on plant protection for the nursery industry, looking at chemical access, structured crop monitoring and integrated pest and management.
28 September 2022