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Rapid response tool to protect Aussie farms
Media ReleaseMORE THAN 60,000 hectares of the nation’s orchards stand to benefit from increased biosecurity and disaster response times after the release of the Australian Tree Crop Rapid Response Map today. The map shows commercial avocado, mango
16 November 2017
Lesser known native veggies pass the taste test
Media ReleaseUNIQUE NATIVE produce could be the next buzz food with a consumer study pointing to a clear demand for Australian-grown vegetables that are not widely available through the nation’s retailers. Funded by Hort Innovation and conducted by
20 November 2017
Horticulture industry votes at Hort Innovation AGM
Media ReleaseTHE HORTICULTURE industry gathered in Melbourne today for the Annual General Meeting of the grower-owned, not-for-profit research and development corporation, Hort Innovation. Three resolutions were put forward to make changes to the
27 November 2017
Growers smash expectations through avocado pop up
Media ReleaseTHE FIRST-EVER industry-funded pop-up restaurant has proven a smash hit with almost 500kg of avocados sold at the month-long venue, located in the NSW hipster heartland of Surry Hills. Adorned in avocado wallpaper, and kitted out with
11 December 2017
Industry urged to submit plant biosecurity ideas
Media ReleaseTHE NATION'S recently formed plant Research and Development Corporations’ (RDCs) biosecurity effort, the Plant Biosecurity Research Initiative (PBRI), is calling on industry and researchers to submit ideas for pest and disease
15 December 2017
Stingless bees latest weapon in arsenal to protect Aussie crops
Media ReleaseRESEARCHERS are boosting their understanding of native stingless bees as pollinators in a $10M effort to help safeguard Australia’s fruit, nut, vegetable and cut flower supply into the future. Hort Innovation and Western Sydney
12 December 2017
Sweetcorn, but not as you know it
Media ReleaseSCIENTISTS in Queensland are developing purple sweetcorn varieties with the horticulture industry to help growers respond to increasingly health-conscious consumers. Being delivered by the University of Queensland, and jointly funded
18 December 2017
Historical Potato Tracker Reports 2014 - 2015
The Potato Tracker reports summarise the findings of a monthly online tracking project for potatoes across a 12 month period to assist in the better understanding of consumer behaviour.
31 August 2015
Potato Industry Extension Program (PT11004)
This investment aimed to bridge the gap between R&D outcomes and stakeholders in the potato industry via workshops, events and communications material.
31 March 2016
Global scan for vegetable innovation - fresh and minimally processed (VG13080)
This project examined vegetable innovations from around the world to identify viable opportunities for Australian vegetable growers.
26 March 2015