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Fall armyworm update and alert
Fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) is an exotic pest that has recently been detected for the first time in Australia. Hort Innovation is keeping a close eye on the situation and is currently working with the relevant authorities to prepare and protect the horticulture sector against any potential spread of fall armyworm.
30 October 2020
Virus diseases of cucurbits in Australia fact sheet
This fact sheet summarises the symptoms, spread and control measures for viruses affecting curcurbits
22 January 2020
Caffeine linked to rapid testicle growth, stronger sex drive in male fruit flies
Media ReleaseIN THEIR quest to create the ‘ultimate sterile male fruit fly’ to attract wild females and curb a pest that is costing Australian farmers up to $300 million in lost markets each year, scientists have turned to caffeine. A recent study,
29 January 2020
High-tech map shows fruit, macadamia farms hit by bushfires
Media ReleaseAMID DEVASTATING bushfire activity across Australia, scientists have released a map that shows avocado, mango, olive, banana, macadamia and citrus orchards that have been impacted, to help with response and recovery efforts. Driven by
20 January 2020
Hort closes decade with big wins for growers
Media ReleaseTHE LAST 12 months has seen unprecedented growth across the horticulture industry with the grower-owned rural research and development corporation, Hort Innovation, kicking big goals for industry. In the last year Hort Innovation
7 January 2020
New podcast bust myths and boosts business
Published 29 November, 2019
28 November 2019
Biosecurity reminder for onion growers
This article reminds onion growers about the importance of biosecurity and points to some useful resources
19 November 2019
A spotlight on Tasmania
This article introduces onion growers to relevant research the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture (TIA) is conducting on their behalf
19 November 2019
Strengthening horticulture ties with India
Media ReleaseMAJOR AGRIBUSINESS companies, retail food chains and horticulture import giants are among the stops on a relationship-building tour being conducted by Hort Innovation in India this week. Starting in Delhi tomorrow, the tour aims to
11 November 2019
Telling the sustainability story
Media ReleaseHORT INNOVATION is working with growing businesses to develop a tool to help the horticulture sector share its sustainable, ethical and safe farming practice stories with stakeholders. The tool, the Horticulture Sustainability
24 October 2019