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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Horticulture Impact Assessment Program 2020/21 to 2022/23 (MT21015)
This project is evaluating the impact of Hort Innovation's R&D investments.
29 April 2022
Ex-post impact assessment – industry specific (MT20008)
Through this investment, independent consultants evaluatde the impact of R&D investments in the Hort Innovation Berry, Mango, Nursery and Turf Funds.
19 January 2022
Feasibility study into opportunities for high-technology horticulture production in urban environments (HA19005)
This project provided recommendations on how the Australian horticulture industry can realise opportunities surrounding high technology horticulture production in urban environments and build the capacity of this sector.
12 January 2022
Nursery industry statistics 2020-21 to 2024-25 (NY21000)
This investment is tasked with collecting a range of data related to the volume and value of nursery production
23 November 2021
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
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
Regulatory support and coordination (pesticides) (MT20007)
This project provides the Australian horticulture industry with key information regarding domestic and international pesticide regulation
27 July 2021
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
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