R&D projects
Discover vegetable levy investments into Vegetable Fund R&D initiatives
The vegetable levy has been invested into following Hort Innovation Vegetable Fund R&D initiatives, together with Australian Government contributions.
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Vegetable Strategic Agrichemical Review Process (SARP) 2026 Update (MT25005)
This project will deliver updated Strategic Agrichemical Review Process (SARP) reports for 28 vegetable crops and produce a new SARP for dried vegetables.
20 November 2025
Onion industry biosecurity strategy Phase I (VN25001)
This project aims to strengthen biosecurity preparedness across the Australian onion industry through the development of a new Biosecurity Plan.
13 November 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
Pre-harvest sanitisation of leafy green vegetables (VG22008)
This project is conducting a literature-based review of potential management options for pre-harvest contamination of leafy green vegetables and other salad products.
16 July 2025
Management of viral diseases for the Australian vegetable industry (VG24001)
This project aims to develop eco-friendly, cost-effective solutions to manage viral diseases in vegetable crops, particularly those spread by insect vectors in Queensland growing regions.
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
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
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
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
Guava root knot nematode identification and management (VG23007)
This project is developing rapid diagnostic tools, enhancing targeted surveillance, identifying effective management strategies, and engaging stakeholders for effective guava root-knot nematode (GRKN) management.
10 September 2024