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
National biosecurity and sustainable plant production program (NY20001)
This investment will prepare the nursery industry for plant pest and disease incursions, adapt to climate change risks through sustainable practices and maintain business continuity.
19 February 2021
Resourcing, supporting and assessing biosecurity in nursery production (NY20000)
This investment is enhancing the biosecurity preparedness of the Australian nursery industry through new pest and disease contingency plans
19 February 2021
Digital remote monitoring to improve horticulture’s environmental performance (ST19024)
This collaborative project is establishing four demonstration farms in the Great Barrier Reef catchment area, where remote technology will be used to monitor environmental indicators.
22 October 2020
Ensuring business continuity during biosecurity incursions – social and economic research learnings for the production nursery industry (NY18010)
This investment developed a framework for the nursery industry with recommended actions that could be quickly actioned during a biosecurity incursion, with the aim of minimising social and/or economic damage and ensuring business continuity.
15 December 2021
Attracting new entrants into Australian horticulture – promoting careers in horticulture (LP15006)
This project was a part of the Hort Frontiers Leadership Fund and engaged graduate students with the horticulture industry.
18 December 2022