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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

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

Completed project Final Research Report

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

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

Nursery industry statistics 2017/18 to 2019/20 (NY17008)

This investment supported the collection and dissemination of nursery data, building upon the tool and allowing validation of the information over multiple years.

16 September 2021

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

Completed project

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

Completed project Final Research Report

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

Completed project Final Research Report

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

Completed project Final Research Report

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