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Discover onion levy investments into Onion Fund R&D initiatives

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

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Completed project Final Research Report

Consumer usage and attitude tracking 2023/24 (MT23201)

The Hort IQ Usage and Perceptions Tracker was a continuous monitor of Australian consumer attitudes and behaviours relating to fresh produce. It aims to provide Hort Innovation and its associated stakeholders with a view on important consumer metrics, which can inform strategic decisions.

4 July 2025

Completed project Final Research Report

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

Completed project Final Research Report

Onion nutrition education program for health professionals and the food service industry (VN20002)

The program provided evidence-based resources and tools to support health professionals in recommending onions as part of a healthy diet and encouraged food service professionals to use onions as a hero ingredient in their dishes

8 April 2025

Completed project Final Research Report

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

This project strengthened the Australian vegetable and onion industries’ ability to communicate their sustainability story.

8 October 2025

Completed project Final Research Report

Optimising trade in the Australian vegetables industry (MT24001)

This project empowered the Australian vegetable industry with a stronger understanding of its global position with clear strategies to enhance export competitiveness.

18 March 2025

Completed project Final Research Report

Strategic Agrichemical Review Process (SARP) 2023 updates (MT23001)

This project delivered the 2023 Strategic Agrichemical Review Process (SARP) for each of the following industries: almond, avocado, banana, berry, lychee, macadamia, melon, olive, onion, papaya, passionfruit, pineapple and summerfruit.

3 June 2025

Completed project Final Research Report

People development strategy for the vegetable, potato, onion, and banana industries (MT22002)

This project delivered a People Development Strategy to guide future investment in building capacity and capability within the vegetable, potato, onion, and banana industries.

3 July 2023

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