Nursery Fund Annual Report now available
12 December 2023
Hort Innovation has released its 2022/23 Annual Report and accompanying 2022/23 Fund Annual Report for the 37 horticulture industries it manages.
This report provides an overview of the activities and achievements that have contributed to the growth and success of our nation's horticulture sector throughout the financial year.
Key findings from the Nursery Fund Annual Report include:
- · $2,797,904 was invested in research and development (R&D)
- · $887,626 was invested in marketing
- · $2,936,110 in levies was collected by the government and passed on to Hort Innovation for investment.
Key projects and programs in the 2022–23 financial year:
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Project/program |
Why |
Real life impact |
More info |
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Nursery sustainability – undertaking a lifecycle assessment (NY22001) |
The project team is developing a nursery industry benchmarking tool for nursery growers to compare their environmental performance against industry benchmarks, allowing individuals and the sector to understand the environmental impact of their supply chain and improve their performance. |
“Your answers to the Nursery Industry Statistics Survey help us represent and advocate for our industry. To show you’ll benefit from participating, the new interactive dashboard lets you benchmark your business and provides a taster of the many benefits that come with the benchmarking tool.”
Celeste Cook Project lead
Check out the dashboard at shorturl.at/yE378
To access the nursery industry benchmarking tool, email communications@horticulture.com.au |
Find out more at hortinn.com/ny22001 |
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Validating water disinfestation systems in nursery production (NY21002) |
Currently in the initial stages, the project compares current and alternative irrigation water disinfestation methods to provide the nursery industry with guidelines on their use. The project is welcoming contributions from anyone involved in the industry. You can participate by completing a 15-minute survey. For more information, visit: https://www.horticulture.com.au/growers/help-your-business-grow/research-reports-publications-fact-sheets-and-more/ny21002/
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“(A) grower has benefitted already from involvement in the project, because he had the knowledge to prevent further issues before they arose.”
Project lead Dr Toni Chapman |
Read more at hortinn.com/ny21002 |
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Nursery industry communications program (NY22000) |
This project centres on a renewed industry communications program designed to raise awareness about the levy. The program delivers e‑newsletters, podcasts, case studies, nursery papers and more. |
“A recent highlight is the short video we created to spotlight the nursery levy. It explains how the levy works, where its invested and how it benefits the sector.”
Jennifer McQueen Project lead
Watch the video at www.greenlifeindustry.com.au/your-levy-at-work |
Find out more at hortinn.com/ny22000 |
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Biosecurity programs |
A host of biosecurity programs help prepare and protect the nursery industry from possible pest and disease threats. |
“Our Australian Plant Production Standard (APPS) credentials – NIASA, EcoHort and/or BioSecure HACCP, improve your business. They deliver real results, instant credibility, practical tools and connections, profitable innovation, ongoing support, affordable solutions, digital data recording and informed decision making.”
Celeste Cook APPS Administrator
Find out how our credentials can help your business at: www.greenlifeindustry.com.au/communications-centre/why-our-credentials |
Read more at www.horticulture.com.au/nursery
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More info
Head to www.horticulture.com.au/annual-report-portal to download the report and take a closer look at what has been achieved for the horticulture sector over the past year.
