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.
1-10 of 50 results
Accelerating adoption of Area Wide-Integrated Crop Management in vegetable, onion and potato growing regions (MT24012)
This project will explore the pest and disease priorities of four horticultural industries within two regions of Australia (TAS and SA) to jointly develop relevant and effective control and management options.
3 July 2025
One Survey for vegetable, onion and potato levy funded projects (MT24015)
This project aimed to evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of current monitoring and evaluation (M&E) methodologies used across levy-funded R&D projects in the vegetable, fresh potato, processed potato, and onion sectors.
1 July 2025
Foundational data for Farm Gate and Mobile Farm projects (VG24011)
This project aims to increase vegetable consumption among Australian children by delivering immersive, hands-on learning experiences through the VEG Education Farm Gate and Mobile Farm Pilot.
26 June 2025
Evaluating mechanical harvest solutions in Australia (VG24006)
This project aims to support the Australian vegetable industry in addressing rising labour shortages and costs by accelerating the adoption of mechanical harvesting technologies.
26 June 2025
Consumer usage and attitude tracking 25/26 (MT24201)
This project is delivering a comprehensive consumer tracking program across the Australian horticulture sector.
18 June 2025
Regulatory support and response co-ordination (pesticides) (MT24008)
The regulatory support and response coordination project aims to provide Australian horticultural industries support to navigate complex domestic and international pesticide regulations.
6 May 2025
Annual Vegetable Industry Seminars (VG24003)
This project is highlighting and showcasing the significant outcomes and tangible benefits of grower levy investments in research and development (R&D) through the delivery of in-person seminars, online webinars and video resources.
15 April 2025
Antimicrobial resistance in the vegetable industry (VG23004)
This project is investigating the risks and impacts of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in the Australian levy vegetable supply chain.
1 April 2025
Increasing vegetable consumption by 2030: Program Coordinator (VG23016)
The Plus One Serve of Vegetables by 2030 program is a bold, collaborative initiative aimed at significantly increasing vegetable consumption across Australia by implementing evidence-based strategies and behaviour change interventions. The ultimate goal is to elevate the average daily vegetable intake by one serve per person by the year 2030.
23 February 2025
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