Hort Innovation’s investment planning system is critical to achieving the vision of a prosperous and sustainable horticulture industry, built on innovation.

With the current system of five-year industry Strategic Investment Plans (SIPs) due to expire by June 30, 2026, Hort Innovation is actively partnering with industry to design future investment planning.

In order to make the transformative investments that will underpin future success, a sound investment framework is required, as well as a partnership with industry built on trust, transparency and a rigorous focus on impact from grower levy investments.

Through the Strategic Horticulture Investment Framework (SHIFt) program, Hort Innovation stakeholders are being brought together to design future investment planning and reporting that is effective, fit for purpose and delivers returns for growers.

A Discussion Guide has been published to ignite thoughts and conversations about the future of Australian horticulture. You will find it on the Hort Innovation website at www.horticulture.com.au/shift.

Industry personnel are currently being invited to share their ideas on a new investment framework (first phase) that will best serve growers and industry.

Consultation on the content of investment plans (second phase) will then begin in August 2025 and continue through until May 2026. Further industry feedback will be sought during that period.

Hort Innovation’s SHIFt team is currently consulting with industry personnel across the nation, in-person and online. The team is keen to meet with and hear from anyone wishing to provide feedback.

If you’d like to have a say, please contact Hort Innovation in any of the following ways:

• Email the SHIFt team at shift@horticulture.com.au
• Speak with Hort Innovation contacts, including your Industry Service Manager (ISM), whose contact details are available on the Hort Innovation website: horticulture.com.au/industry-service-delivery-managers
• Provide feedback in response to the Discussion Guide by visiting: horticulture.com.au/shift or use the QR code below to go directly to the feedback form.

More information

SHIFt webpage – www.horticulture.com.au/shift

Current SIPs – www.horticulture.com.au/strategic-investment-plans