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.
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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
Growing Leaders (VG23009)
This project is developing the leadership capacity of a core group of diverse participants from across the Australian vegetable supply chain and building their capability to transform the Australian horticulture industry through vision, engagement, action, and leadership.
22 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
Internal fruit rot of capsicum (VG17012)
This investment is investigating the causes behind internal fruit rot in capsicums and developing management techniques for growers to both prevent infection and minimise the risk of sending damaged fruit to market.
2 March 2020
Australian Horticulture Statistics Handbook 2018-19 to 2020-21 (HA18002)
This across-industry investment is responsible for producing Hort Innovation’s annual Australian Horticulture Statistics Handbook.
22 May 2019
Nuffield scholarship (VG14065)
This project provides funding to support Nuffield Scholars in the vegetable industry.
5 December 2018