R&D projects
Discover mushroom levy investments into Mushroom Fund R&D initiatives
The mushroom levy has been invested into following Hort Innovation Mushroom Fund R&D initiatives, together with Australian Government contributions.
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People development strategy for the Australian mushroom industry (MU23005)
The mushroom industry in Australia is facing challenges in attracting, developing, and retaining skilled workers. To address this, a People Development Strategy (Strategy) has been created, aligning with the industry's Strategic Investment Plan (SIP), to guide investment in workforce development, enhance knowledge, relationships, and systems, and foster an innovative culture.
16 July 2024
Mushroom schools education program (MU23006)
This program is launching a kid-friendly, fun, and interactive online mushroom educational platform that contains Australian curriculum-aligned lesson plans for teachers, free mushroom kits for classrooms, and an exciting 'experiential program' with the option of in-person or virtual mushroom farm tours.
21 June 2024
Mushroom education resources (MU22002)
This short project developed two mushroom-focused teaching resources that encouraged secondary school students to have a greater understanding and interest in the mushroom industry.
24 August 2023
Phenomenom phase two launch and professional development series (MT19000)
This short project helped increase awareness of the Phenomenom initiative, which is all about increasing kids’ education about vegetables
31 July 2019
Phenomenom extension project (MT18015)
This investment increased education around and attitudes towards mushrooms and onions by delivering additional resources for the Phenomenom initiative
24 June 2019
Mushroom industry knowledge training project (MU12001)
This investment delivered training workshops to mushroom industry staff to grow skills and confidence, and support effective perfomance at farm level.
5 February 2019
Communication and education of mushroom nutrition research to health professionals (MU11002)
This project delivered information on the nutritional and health properties of mushrooms to health professionals, researchers, media writers and mushroom growers.
5 February 2019
Marsh Lawson Mushroom Research Centre (MU16004)
This project supported the running and development of the Marsh Lawson Mushroom Research Centre (MLMRC) at the University of Sydney, to help the industry drive innovation, adopt best practice and tackle issues.
14 July 2022