Fruits Multiple technology areas Consumer health Food processing technology Traceability Research project Effective control of Listeria on rockmelons through alternative post-harvest treatment methods This project is determining the optimum postharvest strategies to reduce the risk of rockmelons being contaminated by listeria, a bacteria found widely in soil, water and vegetation that can cause the disease, listeriosis. Trials will evaluate the effectiveness of five common sanitisers against listeria and make best practice recommendations for growers. Funded by Hort Innovation Project date 25 Oct 2021 - 1 Nov 2022 Research organisation Applied Horticultural Research (AHR)
Multiple industries Fruits Nuts Vegetables Research project Digital remote monitoring to improve horticulture's environmental performance - AHR This project will establish four pilot smart farms in Great Barrier Reef catchments using a digital dashboard to integrate sensor … Funded by Hort Innovation Project date 23 Jun 2021 - 10 Jan 2024 Research organisation Applied Horticultural Research (AHR)
Vegetables Research project Potato Industry Communication and extension program This investment aims to support Australian potato growers in adopting improved practices on-farm and keeping up to date with the … Funded by Hort Innovation Project date 8 Dec 2020 - 30 Nov 2025 Research organisation Applied Horticultural Research (AHR)
Fruits Research project Monitoring Avocado Quality in Retail Beginning in 2019, this project is monitoring avocado fruit quality in retail stores across the country and providing detailed, timely feedback … Funded by Hort Innovation Project date 20 Dec 2019 - 20 Mar 2023 Research organisation Applied Horticultural Research (AHR)
Vegetables Research project Internal Fruit Rot of Capsicum This project is investigating the causes behind internal fruit rot in capsicums and developing management techniques for growers to both … Funded by Hort Innovation Project date 29 Nov 2019 - 28 Nov 2022 Research organisation Applied Horticultural Research (AHR)
Vegetables Crop protection Research project Soil wealth and integrated crop protection - phase 2 This investment provides vegetable producers with the latest information in soil and pest related areas. Extension resources, event information, case … Funded by Hort Innovation Project date 8 Dec 2017 - 1 Dec 2022 Research organisation Applied Horticultural Research (AHR)
Vegetables Input management Research project Optimising cover cropping for the Australian Vegetable Industry This project supported Australian vegetable growers to effectively use cover crops to boost soil health and reap productivity benefits. It … Funded by Hort Innovation Project date 16 Jul 2017 - 15 Jul 2020 Research organisation Applied Horticultural Research (AHR)
Multiple industries Fruits Nuts Vegetables Research project Global Masterclass Horticulture The Masterclass in Horticultural Business course was developed under the Hort Frontiers Leadership Fund and is aimed at fostering new … Funded by Hort Innovation Project date 21 Mar 2016 - 15 Dec 2021 Research organisation University of Tasmania (UTAS)
Research project Australian-grown Horticulture Sustainability Report This investment will deliver industry engagement opportunities, data collection and validation initiatives, culminating in an inaugural Australian-grown Horticulture Sustainability Report. Funded by Hort Innovation Project date 22 Feb 2022 - 19 Jun 2023 Research organisation Roth Family Orchard
Other rural industries Research project Nursery Usage & Attitudes Benchmark Program This project is benchmarking consumers’ attitudes and perceptions of the nursery category. The results will be used to inform and improve the impact of future marketing and provide the foundations to identify how future campaigns impact attitudes and behaviours. Funded by Hort Innovation Research organisation Fifityfive5
Fruits Crop protection Research project An Integrated Disease Management program for the Australian almond industry - Phase 2 The overall aim of the project is to investigate integrated disease management strategies that improve on-farm management of economically important … Funded by Hort Innovation Project date 28 Feb 2023 - 14 Dec 2027 Research organisation Department of Energy Environment and Climate Action (DEECA) [VIC]
Fruits Crop protection Research project An Integrated Pest Management program for the Australian almond industry - Phase 2 The overarching objective is to develop a toolkit of complementary pest management approaches, tools, and practices that form the backbone … Funded by Hort Innovation Project date 28 Feb 2023 - 14 Dec 2027 Research organisations State of Victoria as represented by the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Change (DEECA)
Multiple industries Fruits Vegetables Input management Research project Avocado Industry Benchmarking The avocado industry seeks to understand and learn from favourable market conditions and industry growth through benchmarking the industry. There … Funded by Hort Innovation Project date 27 Feb 2023 - 17 Dec 2027 Research organisation RM Consulting Group (RMCG)
Multiple industries Fruits Vegetables Research project Nuffield Scholarships This project supports 2024 Nuffield Australia scholarships for the apple and pear, avocado, onion and rubus industries. Nuffield Scholarships award primary … Funded by Hort Innovation Project date 9 Feb 2023 - 30 Nov 2025 Research organisation Nuffield Australia
Vegetables Input management Research project Industry level lifecycle analysis updated to better understand eco-credentials and minimise risks This investment is developing a tool for mushroom growers to compare their environmental performance against industry-average benchmarks. This information will … Funded by Hort Innovation Project date 2 Feb 2023 - 2 Jan 2025 Research organisation thinkstep-anz
Vegetables Input management Research project Nursery Sustainability - Undertaking a life cycle assessment This investment is developing a tool for nursery growers to compare their environmental performance against industry-average benchmarks. This information will … Funded by Hort Innovation Project date 2 Feb 2023 - 12 Jan 2024 Research organisation thinkstep-anz
Multiple industries Fruits Vegetables Research project People Development Strategy This project is building a People Development Strategy to guide future investment in building capacity and capability within the vegetable, … Funded by Hort Innovation Project date 12 Dec 2022 - 1 Jul 2023 Research organisation RMCG
Nuts Crop protection Research project AL21004 - Cover crops for soil health and productivity This investment explores cover cropping as a management practice in Australian almond orchards by assessing its efficacy and practicality in … Funded by Hort Innovation Project date 18 Oct 2022 - 30 Jul 2027 Research organisation University of Adelaide
Vegetables Research project Mushroom education resources This short project is developing two mushroom-focused teaching resources that will encourage secondary school students to have a greater understanding … Funded by Hort Innovation Project date 6 Oct 2022 - 7 Dec 2022 Research organisation Primary Industries Education Foundation Australia
Nuts Research project AL20005 - Pathway to carbon neutral - life cycle analysis (LCA) in almond orchards This project is undertaking a life cycle analysis of the almond industry, with the intention being to develop sustainable practices … Funded by Hort Innovation Project date 7 Jul 2022 - 30 Apr 2024 Research organisation Edge Environment Pty Ltd