R&D projects
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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Consumer and market program for the vegetable industry (Project Harvest) (VG12078 and VG14060)
This investment was responsible for monitoring consumer perceptions, attitudes and behaviour in relation to specific fresh vegetable commodities.
22 June 2017
Building the business case to grow domestic demand for vegetables in Australia (VG17013)
This project looked at the opportunities and considerations for establishing a marketing program for the Australian vegetable industry.
30 November 2018
Vegetable knowledge transfer at the 2018 International Spinach Conference (VG17004)
This investment supported the 2018 International Spinach Conference and Study Tour to Spain.
31 May 2018
Protected cropping – review of research and identification of R&D gaps for levied vegetables (VG16083)
This project looked at the R&D needs of the levy-paying component of the protected cropping sector.
17 December 2018
Addressing vegetable consumption through foodservice organisations (chefs, TAFEs and other training institutions) (VG16026)
This scoping study was the first step toward helping boost the nation’s vegetable consumption through the food service industry, engaging chefs and hospitality students through TAFEs and other training institutions.
13 April 2018
Increasing consumption by developing community awareness and benefits of vegetables (VG16025)
This project looked at how community interventions – such as local farmers’ markets, agritourism and community garden programs – may increase vegetable consumption.
29 December 2017
Global Innovations in Horticulture Seminar (VG15032)
This investment was responsible for delivering the vegetable industry’s annual Global Innovations in Horticulture Seminars in 2016, 2017 and 2018.
9 January 2019
Review of issues and options for preventing and removing redback spiders in broccoli (VG17014)
This investment examined factors that may be contributing to redback spiders entering broccoli crops or contaminating broccoli after harvest.
23 October 2018
Developing technical guidelines and a best practice extension toolbox for greenhouse construction and safe operation (VG16004)
This investment developed a suite of information in relation to building and operating greenhouses and other grow structures for the Australian vegetable industry.
27 August 2018
Improved knowledge of factors contributing to carrot rot (VG15066)
The causes of carrot crown rot disorders, were investigated in this project, as well as the field and soil factors that are conducive to its development.
29 November 2018