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More sustainable crops just a spray away
Media ReleaseCaption: Professor Neena Mitter (centre) and QAAFI researchers test the non-toxic, pathogen-free BioClay spray on cabbages. SCIENTISTS are investigating whether a clay-based ‘vaccine’ for plants could safeguard the nation’s $5.5
13 September 2018
Pear sampling to boost sales
Media ReleaseCaption: Pear sampling session being conducted in store during August/September 2018. THE START of a new season has called for a fresh round of pear sampling to help boost consumer awareness about different varieties and increase sales
4 September 2018
Taste Australia yields big results in foreign trade
Media ReleaseCaption: Australia's premium fruit and vegetables on display under the Taste Australia banner at Asia Fruit Logistica. IN THE 12 MONTHS since Hort Innovation launched its boldest foreign trade initiative to date, the industry has
30 August 2018
Champions of climate change
Media ReleaseAROUND 100 plant species have been identified as the champions of climate change under a $10 million, five-year joint research project. Funded under the Hort Innovation Green Cities Fund, and in partnership with Macquarie University,
30 June 2018
Berry export focus blooms out of industry’s sweet success
Media ReleaseCaption: Tasmanian berry grower Nic Hansen showing Macau chef Antimo Merone around his property as part of export engagement activities. THE RISE and rise of the Australian strawberry, raspberry and blackberry industries has seen the
18 July 2018
Low women in agriculture
Media ReleaseFOLLOWING the release of figures that show men outnumber women more than two to one in Australia’s agriculture industry, Hort Innovation and Women & Leadership Australia (WLA) have put the call out for expressions of interest for
25 June 2018
Protecting Australia's much loved avocados
Media ReleaseCaption: Aussie researchers go back to back to protect our avo's. RESEARCHERS are working with the Australian avocado industry to safeguard one of the nation’s favourite fruits for years to come. Funded by Hort Innovation – and being
21 June 2018
Six-pronged approach to support Aussie melon industry
Media ReleaseIN THE wake of a Listeriosis outbreak earlier this year, Hort Innovation has worked with growers to launch a six-pronged initiative to combat foodborne illness risks and support the sustainability of the melon industry. Being delivered
19 June 2018
Hort's new CEO
Media ReleaseCaption: Matt Brand will join Hort Innovation as the new CEO. THE HORT Innovation Board is pleased to announce the appointment of Matt Brand as the Rural Research and Development Corporation’s new Chief Executive Officer. Mr Brand will
15 June 2018
Australian agricultural sectors join forces to meet Chinese demand
Media ReleaseAN ALLIANCE of Australia’s meat, wine, dairy and horticulture industries will this week embark on a mission to reinforce the nation’s position as a premium food source for high-end Chinese consumers. The Premium Australian Food and
14 June 2018