Investment expenditure analysis
See how Vegetable Fund investments are tracking against the industry’s Strategic Investment Plan
As seen on the vegetable 'fund management' page, investments specific to the Hort Innovation Vegetable Fund are guided by the industry's Strategic Investment Plan (SIP). The SIP features four priority outcome areas that have been identified and agreed upon by the industry, and Hort Innovation works to invest in R&D initiatives that are aligned to these.
See how investment expenditure aligns to Strategic Investment Plan outcomes
In the interactive chart below, discover the most up-to-date information on how project expenditure in the Vegetable Fund is aligned to the four SIP outcomes. The chart reflects project investment across the life of the SIP to date.
1-10 of 47 results
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
Annual Vegetable Industry Seminars (VG24003)
This project is highlighting and showcasing the significant outcomes and tangible benefits of grower levy investments in research and development (R&D) through the delivery of in-person seminars, online webinars and video resources.
15 April 2025
Antimicrobial resistance in the vegetable industry (VG23004)
This project is investigating the risks and impacts of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in the Australian levy vegetable supply chain.
1 April 2025
Increasing vegetable consumption by 2030: Program Coordinator (VG23016)
The Plus One Serve of Vegetables by 2030 program is a bold, collaborative initiative aimed at significantly increasing vegetable consumption across Australia by implementing evidence-based strategies and behaviour change interventions. The ultimate goal is to elevate the average daily vegetable intake by one serve per person by the year 2030.
23 February 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
Addressing key challenges in Australian baby leaf production (VG23014)
This project will deliver the information and resources needed to ensure the quality and safety of baby leaf salads for Australian consumers.
19 November 2024
Growing Leaders (VG23009)
This project is developing the leadership capacity of a core group of diverse participants from across the Australian vegetable supply chain and building their capability to transform the Australian horticulture industry through vision, engagement, action, and leadership.
22 October 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
Management of nematodes – a workshop to identify vegetable industry needs (VG23015)
This project is delivering a series of workshops to shape the future of nematode management in the vegetable sector.
10 October 2024