Australia is taking steps to protect its citrus industry from one of the world's most destructive plant diseases, with promising field trial results emerging from a Hort Innovation-funded research project.

The Australian horticulture industry has lost one of its most respected and influential market access researchers, Peter Leach.

This project helped citrus growers and industry stakeholders access levy-funded research, industry updates and practical information through a range of communication channels. 

Need a free spotter? To celebrate National Banana Day on October 7th, Australian Bananas is once again turning the country’s favourite natural energy source into a nationwide gym pass.

For vegetable growers, getting the right information in the right way can make a real difference – from understanding pest and disease advice to accessing training, grants and technical support that help with decisions on farm.

This project explored ways to make the avocado market more transparent and informed, with the intention of fostering consistent quality and supply while promoting shared benefits among all participants.

A new tool developed by Queensland researchers will allow consumer preferences to guide breeding programs for new fruit varieties.

Access to effective crop protection tools is essential for managing production risks, maintaining crop quality and supporting farm productivity. By investing in data generation activities, Hort Innovation helps address gaps where solutions may not currently be available for horticultural industries, supports integrated pest management approaches, and helps industries respond to emerging pest and disease challenges.