Investment expenditure analysis
See how Vegetable Fund investments are tracking against the industry’s Strategic Investment Plan
As seen on the vegetable 'fund management' page, investments specific to the Hort Innovation Vegetable 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 Vegetable Fund is aligned to the four SIP outcomes. The chart reflects project investment across the life of the SIP to date.
1-10 of 16 results
Addressing key challenges in Australian baby leaf production (VG23014)
This project will deliver the information and resources needed to ensure the quality and safety of baby leaf salads for Australian consumers.
19 November 2024
Management of nematodes – a workshop to identify vegetable industry needs (VG23015)
This project is delivering a series of workshops to shape the future of nematode management in the vegetable sector.
10 October 2024
Guava root knot nematode identification and management (VG23007)
This project is developing rapid diagnostic tools, enhancing targeted surveillance, identifying effective management strategies, and engaging stakeholders for effective guava root-knot nematode (GRKN) management.
10 September 2024
Australian horticulture pest innovation program (ST23002)
This program is supporting the vegetable industry to transition to a more proactive and sustainable approach to integrated pest management through the latest technology.
4 July 2024
Management options for reducing the reliance on insecticides for fall armyworm in sweet corn (VG23006)
This investment is providing vegetable growers with reliable crop monitoring methods and a broad suite of tactics to reduce frequency of insecticide applications and ensure ongoing viability sweet corn and capsicum production in high-risk fall armyworm regions.
3 May 2024
Industry preparedness for exotic root knot nematode (Meloidogyne enterolobii) (MT22012)
This research will use the latest advancements in molecular screening to provide a better understanding of root-knot nematodes occurring in Australia and develop an identification tool for these nematodes that will be more cost effective than methods presently available.
10 January 2024
Revisiting brown etch of pumpkins (VG22012)
This project seeks to identify the causes of brown etch of pumpkins so that growers can better understand how to manage the condition more effectively.
13 December 2023
Vegetable industry biosecurity and business continuity strategy (VG22004)
This project will create a biosecurity strategy for the vegetable industry, providing an adaptable, flexible approach to preparing for high-priority exotic pests, responding to the arrival of exotic pests, and assisting with the initial monitoring and management of pests that are still establishing in Australia.
28 November 2023
National fall armyworm innovation system for the Australian vegetable industry (VG22006)
This investment delivers a nationally coordinated program to reduce fall armyworms' impact on the vegetable industry by arming growers with tools and knowledge.
22 August 2023
Management of foliar bacterial diseases in vegetables (VG22001)
This project is supporting vegetable growers to manage foliar bacterial diseases by providing them with ways to detect pathogens quickly and then treat them effectively.
8 August 2023