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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Pre-harvest sanitisation of leafy green vegetables (VG22008)
This project is conducting a literature-based review of potential management options for pre-harvest contamination of leafy green vegetables and other salad products.
16 July 2025
Exploring AI applications for the vegetable industry (VG24008)
This project identified where artificial intelligence (AI) can deliver practical value for Australian vegetable growers and set a clear pathway for industry adoption.
4 November 2025
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
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
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
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
Evidence-based education program to support increased vegetable consumption in children (VG22005)
The VegInfluencer project successfully empowered child settings-based experts, health professionals, and growers with the knowledge, resources, and tools to promote greater acceptance and consumption of vegetables among children.
3 October 2024
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
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
Management of nematodes – a workshop to identify vegetable industry needs (VG23015)
This project brought the vegetable industry together to clearly define the most pressing challenges in managing nematodes and to set priorities for future research and investment.
16 June 2025