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Major initiative to drive Aussie smart farms
Media ReleaseIN AN ENVIRONMENT where Australia needs to be increasingly competitive in international trade, and consumers are more discerning than ever, Hort Innovation has launched a multi-million-dollar Advanced Production Systems Fund. Set to
3 August 2017
Supporting women in horticulture through new scholarships
Media ReleaseTHE WOMEN of contemporary Australian horticulture have spoken. They want affordable access to women’s-only development programs, to expand their professional networks and to boost their theoretical education. In response to their calls
17 January 2017
Why is mistletoe killing our macadamia trees?
Media ReleaseCaption: L2R - Local consultant Chris Fuller, Hort Innovation Relationship Manager Dumisani Mhlanga, research lead Professor Dave Watson, and research assistant Melinda Cook. MISTLETOE, the beloved festive kissing plant, has become
21 December 2018
Consumer insights show increase in “trendy” vegetable purchases
Media ReleaseWESTERN Australians love brassicas. Queenslanders are keen on fresh salad and Victorians love their leafy Asian vegetables. According to the latest data insights from global information company Nielsen, consumers in particular states
20 December 2018
Sunraysia flies blow honeybee pollination trend
Media ReleaseA STUDY commissioned by Hort Innovation and its partners has shown that blow flies in the Sunraysia region are the chief pollinators of avocados, despite bee hives regularly featuring in orchards. Led by Plant & Food Research New
14 September 2016
Supercharging the future of horticulture
Hort Innovation has announced two more initiatives to help future-ready the vegetable, fruit, nut, turf, nursery and cut-flower sectors.
12 September 2016
New app will tell growers when plants need watering
Hort Innovation is joining forces with agriculture technology company The Yield to deliver an exciting new tool for growers – a mobile app designed to help guide irrigation decisions.
12 September 2016
Horticulture conference partnership a win for industry
Media ReleaseHORT INNOVATION today congratulated PMA Australia New Zealand Limited and vegetable industry body AUSVEG on combining their efforts to deliver a joint conference and trade show. Announced this morning by the two organisations, the
12 September 2016
Industry joins forces to show Aussie fresh is best
Media ReleaseALMOST 200 horticulture industry participants and representatives – from growers to industry bodies, government and exporters – are arriving in Hong Kong this week with one message: The Australian horticulture sector is open for
8 September 2016
Urban farming future’s so bright, our produce is wearing shades
Energy-saving glass will adjust in colour during different times of the day to create the optimal climate for plants.
16 August 2016