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New report: Aussie regions spur projected $4B hike in horticulture sector
New report: Aussie regions spur projected $4B hike in horticulture sectorThe Australian fruit, vegetable, nut, turf and nursery industries are projected to surge by up to 22.5 per cent in combined value by 2030, increasing $4B to reach $21.8B,
19 July 2023
Arming vegetable growers to combat fall armyworm
Arming vegetable growers to combat fall armywormThe vegetable industry and Hort Innovation are ramping up efforts in the fight against fall armyworm through a nationally coordinated program to reduce the pest’s population and its impact. Delivered
18 July 2023
Brett Lee going in to bat for Australian Avocados in India
Brett Lee going in to bat for Australian Avocados in IndiaOne of the world’s fastest and most iconic bowlers, former Australian cricketer Brett Lee, is taking Australian avocados to consumers in India. Hort Innovation has announced that the popular
5 July 2023
New tech to sharpen traceability in horticulture
New tech to sharpen traceability in horticultureThe horticulture industry is on the look out for emerging technologies that can be deployed to make it easier for growers to trace their produce along the supply chain to support maximum food safety
25 June 2023
Eyeing a future where fruit pickers are trained by virtual reality
Eyeing a future where fruit pickers are trained by virtual realityTraining fruit pickers using virtual reality equipment, employing robots to move fruit containers and wearing exoskeletons to support physical labour are all possibilities being
4 July 2023
Banana army poised to defend Aussie plantations
Banana army poised to defend Aussie plantationsBanana growers managing over 600 commercial banana properties along the east coast of Australia are being armed with an arsenal of tools to guard against significant pests and diseases through a $1.7M
18 May 2023
$6M investment in Australian horticulture skills and leadership(2)
$6M investment in Australian horticulture skills and leadershipGROWERS AROUND THE NATION are eligible to apply for a range of levy-funded capability building opportunities being delivered through Hort Innovation. Hort Innovation chief executive
7 May 2023
Vegetable icecream: clever consumption or crime against frozen dessert?
Vegetable icecream: clever consumption or crime against frozen dessert?Humble vegetables ignited hot debate this week when icecream featuring pumpkin and cauliflower was served to more than 3000 people at the nation’s annual Hort Connections event
6 June 2023
New data to unlock growth for veggie growers
New data to unlock growth for veggie growersA major boost to productivity and profitability could be on the horizon for Aussie vegetable growers following the launch of a new $6.1M data initiative. The five-year benchmarking program will enable
4 June 2023
$3.5M research drive underpins Western Australian Market Access to Thailand
$3.5M research drive underpins Western Australian Market Access to ThailandThe Western Australian avocado industry is set to reap the benefits of more than $3.5M of investment into market access and trade initiatives following the Australian
24 May 2023