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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Review of nursery industry career pathways (NY17002)
This investment developed a five pillar strategy and action plan to improve career pathways in the nursery industry to boost worker skills and workforce retention
30 May 2019
Nursery industry natural disaster risk mitigation and recovery plan (NY18008)
This project assessed the potential for natural disasters and severe weather events to impact on the Australian production nursery industry and developed strategies and resources for better preparedness, speedier recovery and stronger resilience.
28 September 2022
Improving plant industry access to new genetics through faster and more accurate diagnostics using next generation sequencing (MT18005)
This investment was tasked with supporting the adoption of ‘next generation sequencing’ in the screening of imported horticultural plant material in post-entry quarantine facilities.
23 August 2023
National extension of a community engagement kit (NY18007)
This project delivered a national event tour of a community engagement kit that has been designed for local governments to understand and act upon current community attitudes to urban greening.
1 July 2019
Understanding the attitudes to urban green space for government and business audiences (NY18006)
This project provided insights into current community attitudes, barriers and opportunities towards urban green space
4 April 2019
Nursery and garden industry communications 2013-2015 (NY12011)
This investment supported the nursery industry's communications program from 2013 to 2015, producing Nursery Papers, the industry website, and the Your Levy at Work newsletters and blog.
5 February 2019
Measuring Australia’s green space asset (GC15004)
This project looked at tools and methods available around the world for mapping, monitoring and reporting on urban green space
16 January 2019
Metropolitan urban forestry (NY17005)
Education on the benefits of green space and investigation into metro and state urban greening policies and progress were conducted through this project.
9 January 2019
Nursery industry conference partnership (NY17001)
This investment supported the communication of levy-related activities to growers at the 2018 Nursery Garden Industry National Conference & Exhibition.
9 January 2019
Integrating plant life into building and infrastructure rating tools (NY16007)
Evidence of the benefits of vegetation and green spaces in built environments was consolidated by this project and communicated to relevant audiences, including the developers of sustainable building rating tools.
9 January 2019