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Discover vegetable levy investments into Vegetable Fund R&D initiatives

The vegetable levy has been invested into following Hort Innovation Vegetable Fund R&D initiatives, together with Australian Government contributions.

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Ongoing project

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

Ongoing project

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

Ongoing project

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

Completed project Final Research Report

Tools and interventions for increasing children’s vegetable knowledge (VG16064)

This investment identified new ways of supplying vegetables to children and helped growers better serve the key consumer market of families with young kids.

31 January 2023

Completed project Final Research Report

Masterclass in Horticultural Business (LP15001)

The Masterclass in Horticultural Business course, developed under Hort Frontiers, fostered new innovators and leaders for the Australian horticulture industry. Industry levies contribute to scholarship opportunities.

11 May 2022

Completed project Final Research Report

Novel glass projects (VG15038 and VG16070)

This project collaborated with another investment to improve energy-efficient design and energy use in vegetable greenhouses.

2 December 2021

Completed project Final Research Report

VegNET 2020-2021 (VegNET 2020-2021)

The VegNET program involved a network of regional development officers across Australia, helping vegetable growers access and adopt industry best practice information.

2 December 2021

Completed project

Annual Vegetable Industry Seminar (VG20000)

This investment delivered the Annual Vegetable Industry Seminar (AVIS), run in conjunction with Hort Connections 2021.

23 November 2021

Completed project

Vegetable Strategic Agrichemical Review Process (SARP) report updates (VG18004)

This investment facilitated a 2020 Strategic Agrichemical Review Process (SARP) for the vegetable industry, to provide an updated view of current priorities and gaps regarding pest, disease and weed control

16 September 2021