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Determining the extent and causes of abnormal vertical growth (MC15011)
This project looked at the current impact of abnormal vertical growth (AVG) on the macadamia industry, as well as potential causes of the development and spread of the disorder.
25 May 2018
$1 million chemical grants boost for industry
Media ReleaseTHE NATION'S horticulture Research and Development Corporation, Hort Innovation, today announced it successfully secured more than $1 million in assistance grants under the Federal Government’s Access to Industry Uses of Agricultural
1 May 2018
Achieving more consistent yields of quality fruit in the Australian avocado industry (AV14000)
Grower best practice resources and workshops for producing more consistent high yields of good-quality avocados from year to year were delivered by this project.
26 April 2018
$16M effort to support Aussie vegetable health
Media ReleasePLANT DISEASE specialists from around the country are combining forces to combat some of the biggest threats to Australian vegetables through a $16M initiative announced today. Being delivered by Hort Innovation, and led by the
19 April 2018
Managing food safety risks in Australian almonds
Access best practice information for food safety across the almond supply chain.
1 March 2018
Gap analysis and economic assessment for protected cropping vegetables in tropical Australia (VG16024)
Protecting cropping opportunities and technologies for the vegetable industry in Australia’s tropics were explored in this research, including their practical and economic viabilities.
27 February 2018
Biological control of Botrytis cinerea in strawberry (BS12007)
A prototype biological control agent for grey mould in strawberries was produced under this project, based on a non-pathogenic fungus.
22 February 2018
PIPS Orchard Productivity Program – program extension (AP09031)
This project on artificial spur extinction (ASE) for crop load management in apples produced key evidence and information for growers wanting to implement the technique.
14 February 2018
Soil condition management – extension and capacity building (VG13076)
The vegetable industry’s Soil Wealth program was run through this project between 2014 and 2017, helping vegetable growers use relevant soil management tools and resources on their farms.
12 February 2018
Imperial mandarin granulation visual guide
This visual guide provides mandarin growers with the information necessary to determine whether their fruit is severely granulated.
24 January 2018