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. 

This is a key piece of investment evaluation work, and a yearly process for the company, which began through the projects Ex-post impact assessment (MT18011) and Horticulture Impact Assessment Program 2020/21 to 2022/23 (MT21015). 

The consultants will draw on a random sample of levy-funded projects each year, adhering to the Council of Rural Research and Development Corporations (CRRDC) guidelines to assess the economic, social, governance and environmental impacts of these projects. 

Four grower-focused case studies will also be developed each year to illustrate and communicate how these projects have delivered impact.