R&D projects
Discover nursery levy investments into Nursery Fund R&D initiatives
The nursery levy has been invested into following Hort Innovation Nursery Fund R&D initiatives, together with Australian Government contributions.
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Australian nursery industry communications program (NY18001)
This program ensured Australian nursery and garden growers and other industry stakeholders were kept up-to-date with the latest news, information and R&D and marketing updates to support decision-making within businesses
19 December 2022
Field-based testing for fall armyworm (MT19014)
This short investment conducted research to foster national collaboration in monitoring the movement of fall armyworm
1 June 2022
Masterclass in Horticultural Business (LP15001)
The Masterclass in Horticultural Business course, developed under Hort Frontiers, fostered new innovators and leaders for the Australian horticulture industry. Industry levies contribute to scholarship opportunities.
11 May 2022
Feasibility study into opportunities for high-technology horticulture production in urban environments (HA19005)
This project provided recommendations on how the Australian horticulture industry can realise opportunities surrounding high technology horticulture production in urban environments and build the capacity of this sector.
12 January 2022
Nursery industry statistics 2017/18 to 2019/20 (NY17008)
This investment supported the collection and dissemination of nursery data, building upon the tool and allowing validation of the information over multiple years.
16 September 2021
Developing nursery industry career pathways (NY19006)
This investment worked to attract new entrants and retain existing staff across all sectors of the Australian nursery industry by delivering training programs and showcasing job opportunities.
13 September 2021
National Nursery Industry Biosecurity Program (NY15004)
This project ensured production nurseries in Australia are aware and prepared for incursions of exotic plant pests and have effective market access mechanisms in place to maintain business functionality.
20 July 2021
Building the resilience and on-farm biosecurity capacity of the Australian production nursery industry (NY15002)
This investment enhanced the biosecurity preparedness of the Australian nursery industry by developing new contingency plans and providing up to date information for growers on on-farm biosecurity issues.
1 June 2021
Global review and gap analysis of nursery industry research and development initiatives (NY17006)
The findings of this project will be used by the nursery industry and Hort Innovation to plan and strengthen the Australian industry’s future R&D program.
11 May 2021
Identifying potential parasitoids of the fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda, and the risk to Australian horticulture (MT19015)
This project examined potential parasitoids of fall armyworm and delivered extension materials to growers on how to effectively manage this pest.
28 September 2022