R&D projects
Discover onion levy investments into Onion Fund R&D initiatives
The onion levy has been invested into following Hort Innovation Onion Fund R&D initiatives, together with Australian Government contributions.
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National agrichemical management program (MT24023)
This project aims to strengthen the Australian vegetable industry by improving access to effective crop protection products and safeguarding export markets.
21 August 2025
Epidemiology and management of fusarium basal rot in onions (VN20006)
The project provided insights and strategies to reduce the impact fusarium basal rot is having on the Australian onion industry. It developed effective, integrated pest and disease management strategies to mitigate the disease's prevalence and economic losses, delivering actionable solutions to growers.
14 July 2021
Accelerating early access to emerging tech for vegetable growers (MT24013)
The project aims to fast-track agricultural technology adoption by giving vegetable growers practical, real-world access to the latest innovations across field production, protected cropping, and the supply chain.
8 July 2025
Accelerating adoption of Area Wide-Integrated Crop Management in vegetable, onion and potato growing regions (MT24012)
This project will explore the pest and disease priorities of four horticultural industries within two regions of Australia (TAS and SA) to jointly develop relevant and effective control and management options.
3 July 2025
Consumer usage and attitude tracking 25/26 (MT24201)
This project is delivering a comprehensive consumer tracking program across the Australian horticulture sector.
18 June 2025
Regulatory support and response co-ordination (pesticides) (MT24008)
The regulatory support and response coordination project aims to provide Australian horticultural industries support to navigate complex domestic and international pesticide regulations.
6 May 2025
Valuing the sustainability story of the Australian vegetable and onion industries (MT24003)
This project is elevating the sustainability narrative of the Australian vegetable and onion industries by highlighting the industries’ achievements in sustainability to key audiences, while also identifying areas to improve.
28 November 2024
Optimising trade in the Australian vegetables industry (MT24001)
This research is identifying export opportunities for Australian onion and vegetable exporters so that the industry can realise its full potential in international markets.
15 October 2024
Horticulture Impact Assessment Program 2023/24 to 2025/26 (MT24005)
Hort Innovation engages independent consultants to evaluate the impact of our R&D investments, providing insights into the type and magnitude of impacts that are being generated across the company’s strategic levy programs.
10 October 2024
Chemical residue report to support Australia’s Country Recognition Arrangement (CRA) with Indonesia (2024-2029) (MT24007)
Chemical residue report to support Australia’s Country Recognition Arrangement (CRA) with Indonesia (2024-2029) (MT24007)What is it all about? This project will provide a report of national residue testing data to the Department of Agriculture,
10 September 2024