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Discover mushroom levy investments into Mushroom Fund R&D initiatives

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

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Completed project Final Research Report

Mushroom education resources (MU22002)

This short project developed two mushroom-focused teaching resources that encouraged secondary school students to have a greater understanding and interest in the mushroom industry.

24 August 2023

Completed project Final Research Report

Recycling spent mushroom substrate (SMS) for fertiliser in a circular economy (MU21006)

This project investigated the potential of developing a spent mushroom substrate (SMS) circular economy by improving the value proposition of SMS for the end-user (primarily grain growers).

20 May 2024

Completed project Final Research Report

Economic contribution of Australian horticulture (MT21010)

This investment used a suite of economic models to measure and understand how the horticulture industry contributes to the Australian economy.

18 July 2023

Completed project Final Research Report

Mushroom industry communication program (MU18001)

This investment delivered communications to ensure Australian mushroom growers and other industry stakeholders were kept up-to-date with the latest R&D and marketing investments and industry information.

5 April 2022

Completed project Final Research Report

Digitisation of mushroom industry archive (MU21000)

This short project digitised an archive of mushroom industry research and communication outputs so that growers have full access to these valuable materials.

5 April 2022

Completed project Final Research Report

A scoping study to review fungi based global innovations to inform product development opportunities (MU20004)

This investment explored the use of mushrooms in plant-based food product innovation and other value adding activities with commercial benefits.

24 March 2022

Completed project Final Research Report

Educating health professionals about Australian mushrooms (MU17002)

This education program delivered research and information on the nutritional benefits of mushrooms to Australian health professionals including dietitians, nutritionists, GPs and more

27 January 2022

Completed project Final Research Report

Consumer demand spaces for horticulture (MT21003)

This investment identified and prioritised opportunities to engage consumers and build demand across the domestic market for fruits, nuts and vegetables.

28 November 2022

Completed project Final Research Report

Regulatory support and coordination (pesticides) (MT20007)

This project provided the Australian horticulture industry with key information regarding domestic and international pesticide regulation.

23 September 2024