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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Australian Horticulture Statistics Handbook 2015-2018 (AH15001)
This across-industry investment is responsible for producing Hort Innovation’s annual Australian Horticulture Statistics Handbook
12 December 2018
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
Xylella coordinator (MT17006) (MT17006a)
Through the Plant Biosecurity Research Initiative, this investment supported the role and activities of a national coordinator relating to exotic bacteria Xylella fastidiosa.
14 June 2023
202020 Vision training/capacity building program (NY16009)
An outreach program designed to ensure that key stakeholders know about the nursery industry’s 202020 Vision to increase urban green space
6 December 2018
Communication program for the Australian nursery industry 2015-18 (NY15006)
This investment supports the nursery industry's communication program that ensures Australian nursery and garden growers and other industry stakeholders are kept up-to-date with the latest news and R&D and marketing updates.
3 December 2018
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
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
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
A review of diagnostic technologies to benefit the Australian nursery industry (NY16003)
This investment was tasked with identifying smart surveillance tools for detecting endemic and exotic pets of relevance to the Australian nursery industry
28 September 2018
Improving the biosecurity preparedness of Australian horticulture for the exotic spotted wing drosophila (Drosophila suzukii) (MT17005)
This multi-industry investment improved awareness of the risks posed by spotted wing drosophila, which attacks a range of soft-skinned fruit, as well as enhanced Australia’s capacity to detect and respond to any incursions of the pest.
4 December 2018