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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Review and evaluation of mushroom packaging (MU22008)
This short project identified and evaluated the suitability of alternative packaging options for the Australian mushroom industry.
31 May 2023
Alternate casing substrate – providing review of research to date and an expert forum for future R&D investment (MU22009)
This project investigated the current situation regarding peat availability and existing research into finding suitable alternatives for mushroom growing.
3 June 2024
Mushroom industry conference (MU21008)
This investment delivered a national mushroom industry conference which will took place over three days from 26-28 October 2022.
19 December 2022
Scientific basis for a mushroom food group in the Australian Dietary Guidelines (MU22001)
This short project is reviewing and collating the scientific evidence base to support mushrooms (fungi) being classified as a separate food group within the Australian Dietary Guidelines.
5 December 2023
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
Recycling spent mushroom substrate (SMS) for fertiliser in a circular economy (MU21006)
This project investigated the potential of developing a spent mushroom substrate (SMS) circular economy by improving the value proposition of SMS for the end-user (primarily grain growers).
20 May 2024
Economic contribution of Australian horticulture (MT21010)
This investment used a suite of economic models to measure and understand how the horticulture industry contributes to the Australian economy.
18 July 2023
Mushroom industry communication program (MU18001)
This investment delivered communications to ensure Australian mushroom growers and other industry stakeholders were kept up-to-date with the latest R&D and marketing investments and industry information.
5 April 2022
Digitisation of mushroom industry archive (MU21000)
This short project digitised an archive of mushroom industry research and communication outputs so that growers have full access to these valuable materials.
5 April 2022
A scoping study to review fungi based global innovations to inform product development opportunities (MU20004)
This investment explored the use of mushrooms in plant-based food product innovation and other value adding activities with commercial benefits.
24 March 2022