Investment expenditure analysis
See how Onion Fund investments are tracking against the industry’s Strategic Investment Plan
As seen on the onion 'fund management' page, investments specific to the Hort Innovation Onion Fund are guided by the industry's Strategic Investment Plan (SIP). The SIP features four priority outcome areas that have been identified and agreed upon by the industry, and Hort Innovation works to invest in R&D initiatives that are aligned to these.
See how investment expenditure aligns to Strategic Investment Plan outcomes
In the interactive chart below, discover the most up-to-date information on how project expenditure in the Onion Fund is aligned to the four SIP outcomes. The chart reflects project investment across the life of the SIP to date.
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Horticulture trade data (MT22005)
This investment provides Hort Innovation with a subscription to the Global Trade Atlas Database.
3 April 2023
Nuffield scholarships (MT22003)
This project supports a 2024 Nuffield Australia scholarship for the apple and pear, avocado, onion and rubus industries.
21 February 2023
Generation of data for pesticide permit applications in horticulture 2022 (ST22001, ST22003 and ST22004)
These multi-industry projects are generating the data needed to support a range of existing minor use permits across various horticulture crops to ensure growers have continued access to safe and effective chemicals for managing pests, weeds, and diseases.
29 November 2022
Feasibility/scoping study: Surveillance and diagnostic framework for detecting soil-borne pathogens in vegetable industries (MT21016)
This multi-industry investment is examining the potential to develop a national surveillance and diagnostic framework for soilborne pathogens of melon, onion, potato, sweetpotato and vegetable crops.
24 October 2022
Accelerating the adoption of best management practices for the Australian onion industry (VN21000)
This investment ensures the onion industry is equipped with the information and resources they need to adopt best management practices.
5 October 2022
Australian Horticulture Statistics Handbook 2021-22 to 2023-24 (MT21006)
This whole-of-horticulture investment is responsible for producing Hort Innovation’s annual Australian Horticulture Statistics Handbook
11 May 2022
Multi-industry export program (Vegetables, Onions and Melons) (MT21009)
This investment is tasked with providing international trade development support for Australian vegetable, onion and melon growers.
29 April 2022
Consumer behavioural data program (MT21004)
This multi-industry investment is tasked with providing regular consumer behaviour data and insight reporting to a range of industries
10 March 2022
National Bee Pest Surveillance Program: Transition program (MT21008)
This investment is delivering a national coordinated bee-pest surveillance program to help safeguard honey-bee and pollinator-dependent industries in Australia.
19 January 2022
Epidemiology and management of fusarium basal rot in onions (VN20006)
This investment is developing an integrated pest and disease management (IPDM) strategy to reduce the impact of fusarium basal rot in onions
14 July 2021