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 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

Plant-based protein for sustainability and healthy aging (VG24004)

This project is providing robust evidence to support the role of vegetable/plant-based protein diets on muscoskeletal outcomes in older adults and a clear understanding of sensory drivers, barriers and motivators for adoption of vegetable/plant-based protein diets among key stakeholders.

7 July 2025

• Ongoing project
• Vegetable Fund
• Health and nutrition

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

• Consumer and market research

Marsh Lawson Mushroom Research Centre of Excellence (MU21004)

This project provided comprehensive management services for the Marsh Lawson Mushroom Research Centre (MLMRC), ensuring it operates as a world-class facility dedicated to advancing the Australian mushroom industry.

3 July 2025

• Final research report
• Mushroom Fund
• Completed project
• On-farm and crop management
• Outcome 2: Industry supply, productivity and sustainability

Marsh Lawson: Elevating Mushroom Excellence Through Continual Research (MU24005)

This project is providing management services to run the Marsh Lawson Mushroom Research Unit as a world-class research facility, helping the mushroom industry drive innovation, facilitate sustainable business practices, drive adoption of best practices/beyond compliance, adapt to climate change, and encourage new expertise in industry through R&D pathways.

3 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

• Ongoing project
• On-farm and crop management
• Pests, diseases and biosecurity

One Survey for vegetable, onion and potato levy funded projects (MT24015)

This project aimed to evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of current monitoring and evaluation (M&E) methodologies used across levy-funded R&D projects in the vegetable, fresh potato, processed potato, and onion sectors.

1 July 2025

• Ongoing project
• Vegetable Fund

Optimising Avocado Yield with Region-Specific Canopy Management: Insights from Light Interception and canopy modelling (AV24011)

The Australian avocado industry continues to face challenges in achieving consistent productivity and yield across its diverse growing regions.

1 July 2025

• Ongoing project
• Avocado Fund

Stone Fruit Retail Quality Education Program FY25 R&D (SF24001)

This project established a continuous quality and education initiative for retail staff, to boost sales of Australian stone fruit and enhancing consumer satisfaction.

30 June 2025

• Final research report
• Summerfruit Fund
• Completed project
• Training and education
• Marketing