Investment expenditure analysis
See how Mushroom Fund investments are tracking against the industry’s Strategic Investment Plan
As seen on the mushroom 'fund management' page, investments specific to the Hort Innovation Mushroom 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 Mushroom Fund is aligned to the four SIP outcomes. The chart reflects project investment across the life of the SIP to date.
11-20 of 26 results
Industry level lifecycle analysis updated to better understand eco-credentials and minimise risks (MU22005)
This investment is developing a tool for mushroom growers to compare their environmental performance against industry-average benchmarks.
9 February 2023
PhD program to study viruses associated with Agaricus mushrooms in Australia (MU22003)
This investment supports a PhD candidate studying viruses associated with Agaricus mushrooms in Australia by researching host/virus interactions to improve understanding of their impact on quality and yield.
29 November 2022
Pest and disease management for the Australian mushroom industry (MU21007)
This project is reducing the negative economic impacts experienced by the mushroom industry as a direct result of the influence of pests and diseases infiltrating mushrooms crops.
1 September 2022
Non-synthetic alternatives to complement pest and disease management practices in mushrooms (MU22000)
This project is improving the Australian mushroom industry's knowledge of the potential of non-synthetic bioprotectants in an integrated pest and disease management (IPDM) approach.
31 August 2022
Marsh Lawson Mushroom Research Centre of Excellence (MU21004)
This project supports the running and development of the Marsh Lawson Mushroom Research Centre (MLMRC) at the University of Sydney.
13 July 2022
Australian Horticulture Statistics Handbook 2021-22 to 2023-24 (MT21006)
This whole-of-horticulture investment is responsible for producing Hort Innovation’s annual Australian Horticulture Statistics Handbook
11 May 2022
Mushroom industry communications program (MU21003)
Beginning in 2022, this investment supports banana growers in containing and managing significant pests and diseases, and to help in the early detection of exotic pests and diseases
8 April 2022
Consumer behavioural data program (MT21004)
This multi-industry investment is tasked with providing regular consumer behaviour data and insight reporting to a range of industries
10 March 2022
Mushrooms and their potential health benefits of lowering blood cholesterol (MU20001)
This project is generating scientific evidence on mushrooms and their ability to lower blood cholesterol.
17 August 2021
Mushroom industry crisis and reputation risk management (MU20006)
This investment is maintaining a crisis and reputation risk management plan for the Australian mushroom industry
14 July 2021