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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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
Finding opportunities to strengthen innovation in the Australian vegetable industry (VG23000)
This project worked with key stakeholders to identify opportunities to enhance innovation in the Australian vegetable industry by evaluating strengths and weaknesses of the innovation system and examining how current functions and structures enable or hinder effective innovation.
30 June 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
Australian Horticulture Statistics Handbook (MT21006)
The Australian Horticultural Statistics Handbook was established in 2015 to provide a comprehensive and reliable source of statistical data for the Australian horticulture industry. It was developed in response to the industry’s need for more detailed, timely, and accessible insights into production, trade, and market trends.
9 April 2022
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