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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Healthy homes index (NY16008)
This project drew on the existing literature on the benefits of having plants indoors and synthesised this knowledge into a scale of plant benefits which was then used in the development of the Plant Life Balance smartphone app for consumers.
28 September 2017
Where should all the trees go? Investigating the impact of tree canopy cover on socio-economic status and wellbeing in local government areas (NY16005)
This project revealed changes in canopy cover in Australian local government areas, identifying priority areas for greening and monitoring progress towards the nursery industry’s 202020 Vision goal.
4 August 2017
Research and development program 2014/2015 for the production nursery industry (NY13029)
A number of interconnected projects were supported by this investment, including work to enhance nursery industry biosecurity, support the implementation of green life, and strengthen industry capacity.
10 November 2016
Technical communications and policy development for the Australian nursery industry (NY12012)
This project supported the role and activities of a policy and technical officer for the Australian nursery industry, between 2013 and 2016.
11 October 2016
Nursery industry national conference and regional technical conferences (NY13702)
National Nursery & Garden Industry conferences in 2014 and 2016 were funded through this investment, as well as a series of regional nursery conferences in 2015.
11 October 2016
202020 Vision: Goods Line monitoring and evaluation research proposal (NY13024)
This project showcased the benefits of urban greening by exploring the social and environmental benefits emerging from the redevelopment of the Goods Line old railway pathway in Sydney.
5 August 2016
Young Leader Development Program (NY13017)
The Nursery Industry Young Leader Development Program was supported in 2014 and 2015 through this investment, offering professional and personal development for participants.
27 May 2016
Market development through the National Urban Forest Alliance (NY13002)
This investment raised awareness of the benefits of green space and nursery products by engaging like-minded parties from local government and other industries through the National Urban Forest Alliance
7 March 2016
Management of technical, research and market development projects for the nursery industry 2013-2016 (NY12014)
This investment provided coordinated support for nursery industry R&D and market development activities.
20 December 2015
Industry development network for the nursery industry (NY12006)
This investment supported the Nursery Industry Development Network (NIDN) between 2012 and 2015 for the Australian nursery industry.
18 November 2015