R&D projects
Discover turf levy investments into Turf Fund R&D initiatives
The turf levy has been invested into following Hort Innovation Turf Fund R&D initiatives, together with Australian Government contributions.
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Field-based testing for fall armyworm (MT19014)
This short investment conducted research to foster national collaboration in monitoring the movement of fall armyworm
1 June 2022
Identifying potential parasitoids of the fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda, and the risk to Australian horticulture (MT19015)
This project examined potential parasitoids of fall armyworm and delivered extension materials to growers on how to effectively manage this pest.
28 September 2022
Phenomenom - The Good Mood Food Module (ST19041)
This project, which was completed during 2020, expanded the number of Phenomenom resources available by adding a module that educates children, parents and teachers on the beneficial mood effects of a diet and lifestyle encompassing horticulture products.
22 February 2021
Report on economic, social, health and environmental benefits of turf
Final report into the benefits of turfgrass and lawncare industries to communities.
1 August 2019
Turf NextGen program (TU19002)
This project supported the turf industry’s annual NextGen forums from 2020 to 2022.
15 January 2024
Ex-post impact assessment (MT18011)
Through this project, Hort Innovation engaged independent consultants to evaluate the impact of our R&D investments, providing insights into the type and magnitude of impacts generated across the company’s strategic levy programs.
31 December 2021
Conveying the benefits of living turf – a bushfire retardant (TU17008)
This project delivered valuable information for the turf industry to promote the use of living turf as a bushfire retardant
30 April 2019
Measuring Australia’s green space asset (GC15004)
This project looked at tools and methods available around the world for mapping, monitoring and reporting on urban green space
16 January 2019
Crisis management awareness program (TU16003)
This project has equipped turf industry leaders and key stakeholders with the required tools and insights for effective crisis management, and provided the industry with a clear and well-informed plan for managing critical issues and events.
30 September 2018
Closing the ‘green city loop’ – green organics for urban green environments (MT13042)
This project investigated the use of biochars produced from urban and farm green waste in the nursery and turf industries.
25 March 2015