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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.

Discover the projects that you want to see by refining the list by ongoing, completed, and historical R&D projects as well as projects by R&D portfolio type. You can also filter the projects by areas of extension and communications, international trade, and data and insights.

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Ongoing project

Valuing the sustainability story of the Australian vegetable and onion industries (MT24003)

This project is elevating the sustainability narrative of the Australian vegetable and onion industries by highlighting the industries’ achievements in sustainability to key audiences, while also identifying areas to improve.

28 November 2024

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

Optimising trade in the Australian vegetables industry (MT24001)

This research is identifying export opportunities for Australian onion and vegetable exporters so that the industry can realise its full potential in international markets.

15 October 2024

Ongoing project

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

Ongoing project

Chemical residue report to support Australia’s Country Recognition Arrangement (CRA) with Indonesia (2024-2029) (MT24007)

Chemical residue report to support Australia’s Country Recognition Arrangement (CRA) with Indonesia (2024-2029) (MT24007)What is it all about? This project will provide a report of national residue testing data to the Department of Agriculture,

10 September 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

Ongoing project

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

Ongoing project

Advanced vegetable mechanisation program to maximise labour and cost efficiency (VG23003)

This program will boost the adoption of advanced mechanisation technology in the Australian vegetable industry, reducing the industry’s high input costs and labour challenges that affect grower profitability.

12 June 2024