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Trees support mental health in older adults
Media ReleaseADULTS WHO live in neighbourhoods with 30 per cent or more covered in tree canopy have 31 per cent lower odds of developing psychological distress according to new research findings. Funded by Hort Innovation under the Hort Frontiers
26 July 2019
Exploring the potential of low dose irradiation phytosanitary treatments
Report of a study showing how washing techniques reduce residue levels of dithiocarbamate in lemons
23 November 2018
Evaluation of postharvest removal of dithiocarbamate residues in lemons
Report of a study showing how washing techniques reduce residue levels of dithiocarbamate in lemons
23 November 2018
Natural predators are key to beat crop pests
Media ReleaseAUSTRALIAN vegetable growers have teamed up with researchers under a Hort Innovation funded project to find more natural and sustainable ways to manage damaging pests in their fields. Their aim is to grow cleaner and greener crops;
24 July 2019
Our sustainable future starts today
Media ReleaseDECISION MAKERS are being encouraged and empowered to make conscientious choices around urban greening in Australian cities. Trees provide well recognised benefits to human health and wellbeing, and by regulating temperature and
16 July 2019
How does the surrounding landscape affect beneficials on your farm?
This fact sheet guides optimal placement of vegetable crops in relation to landscape features
22 September 2020
Suppressing vegetable pests on your farm
Article presenting early findings from a survey of pests and beneficials found in vegetable crops across Australia
22 February 2019
Boosting beneficials in your vegetable crop
This factsheet provides ways to positivley enhance your vegetable crops
22 February 2019
Developing a database of bio-markers for compost quality control to maximise mushroom production yield (MU17006)
This project explored the role of microbiology in mushroom composting, creating a large-scale database of microbial biomarkers to better understand their influence on mushroom yield and quality.
12 July 2019
Macadamia farm biosecurity
Everyday management practices for macadamia growers to protect their property from biosecurity risks
22 March 2019