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 RD&E Coordinator (MU23004)
This investment supports the role of a Mushroom RD&E Coordinator, who will ensure that levy-funded mushroom RD&E investments are responsive to industry needs and deliver on industry expectations.
25 March 2024
Mushroom industry conference and roadshow program 2023-2026 (MU22007)
This project delivers a national mushroom grower conference and roadshow program that promotes the uptake of best practice to the broader mushroom industry.
3 July 2023
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
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
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
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
Australian Mushrooms crisis and risk management (MU18007)
This investment refreshed and maintained a crisis and reputation risk management plan for the Australian mushroom industry
26 July 2021
Food safety and QA risk management (MU16000)
This project provided an effective risk management mechanism for the mushroom industry through programmed, proactive and reactive activities.
5 August 2020