Investment expenditure analysis
See how Dried Grape Fund investments are tracking against the industry’s Strategic Investment Plan
As seen on the dried grape 'fund management' page, investments specific to the Hort Innovation Dried Grape Fund are guided by the industry's Strategic Investment Plan (SIP). The SIP features four priority outcome areas that have been identified and agreed upon by the industry, and Hort Innovation works to invest in R&D initiatives that are aligned to these.
See how investment expenditure aligns to Strategic Investment Plan outcomes
In the interactive chart below, discover the most up-to-date information on how project expenditure in the Dried Grape Fund is aligned to the four SIP outcomes. The chart reflects project investment across the life of the SIP to date.
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Dried prune industry communications and extension program (DP25001)
This project delivers a national communications and extension program to provide dried prune growers with timely information and technical support to inform on‑farm decision‑making.
21 April 2026
Prune industry international study tour – 2026 IPA Congress, Italy (DP25002)
This project will deliver a targeted international study tour for Australian prune growers and industry representatives, combining attendance at the 2026 International Prune Association (IPA) Congress in Italy with technical visits to leading production and processing regions.
21 April 2026
Dried grapes export strategy (DG25001)
This project will develop a practical export strategy to support the future growth and resilience of the Australian dried grape industry.
20 April 2026
Horticulture Trade Data 2026–2028 (MT25011)
This project is providing the Australian horticulture sector with high‑quality global trade intelligence.
9 March 2026
Dried grape production systems (DG24001)
The dried grape production systems project is designed to enhance the productivity and profitability of dried vine fruit (DVF) enterprises along the Murray Valley by identifying and promoting trellis systems that are better suited to advanced, climate-ready grape varieties.
20 November 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
Horticulture Impact Assessment Program 2023/24 to 2025/26 (MT24005)
Hort Innovation engages independent consultants to evaluate the impact of our R&D investments, providing insights into the type and magnitude of impacts that are being generated across the company’s strategic levy programs.
10 October 2024
Dried grape industry communications program (DG22000)
This project delivers communications to Australian dried fruit growers and other industry stakeholders.
17 May 2023
Consumer behavioural data program (MT21004)
This multi-industry investment is tasked with providing regular consumer behaviour data and insight reporting to a range of industries
10 March 2022
Dried grape production innovation and adoption program 2021-2026 (DG21000)
This project is assisting dried grape producers access and share leading and emerging research and knowledge on production techniques to grow skills, improve productivity and keep quality high.
14 October 2021