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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MT22009 mid-term evaluation (MT25008)
This project delivers an independent, evidence-based mid-term evaluation of the ‘National vegetable and onion benchmarking program’ (MT22009).
20 November 2025
Quantium scan tracking FY25/26: Veg & onion (MT25003)
This project will transform how Australia’s vegetable and onion industries make strategic business decisions by providing growers and trade partners with unprecedented access to Woolworths retail intelligence.
20 November 2025
Rapid test and fungicide resistant screening for Stemphylium leaf blight in onion (VN24003)
This project aims to improve disease control in Australian onion crops by developing rapid, species-specific molecular diagnostics for key canopy pathogens, Stemphylium vesicarium (SLB), Alternaria porri (Purple Blotch, PB), and Peronospora destructor (Downy Mildew, DM).
10 October 2025
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
Consumer usage and attitude tracking 2023/24 (MT23201)
The Hort IQ Usage and Perceptions Tracker is a continuous monitor of Australian consumer attitudes and behaviours relating to fresh produce. It aims to provide Hort Innovation and its associated stakeholders with a view on important consumer metrics, which can inform strategic decisions.
4 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