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It’s really satisfying to make a difference
ArticleIndustry development officer: Ann Furner, prune industry As part of Hort Innovation’s project Innovation and adoption for the Australian prune industry (DP15002), Ann Furner holds the integral role of industry development officer (IDO). In
1 June 2017
Going bananas for organics
ArticleGrower profile – Matt Abbott, Rabbit Organics, Mena Creek, QLD “Organic and sustainable farming is front-of-mind for banana grower Matt Abbott and his team at Rabbit Organics. “It is a core value of our business. We believe in our product
1 May 2016
Innovations in turf tackle water issues
Turf grower says research provides new and exciting information that I can implement or assess to see how it is going to better my business
1 June 2016
Young Queenslander set to shake up indoor production
This vegetable grower stays relevant and profitable by diversifying crops his family farms
31 October 2016
Coordinated defence against Australia’s most threatening plant disease
Media ReleaseCaption: A plant affected by Xylella Fastidiosa. Hort Innovation and Wine Australia have teamed up through the Plant Biosecurity Research Initiative (PBRI) to safeguard the nation against a devastating bacteria that could cripple the
18 October 2018
Where should all the trees go? – delivering the insights (NY17000)
This project delivered workshop-style 'Green Light Tour' information sessions across Australia that communicated the results of an earlier study into the impact of tree canopy cover on socio-economic status and well-being to industry leaders, landscape architects, government department staff and other relevant stakeholders.
19 September 2018
Olive industry communications program (OL16006)
This program was responsible for keeping Australian olive growers and other industry stakeholders informed about key industry issues and the latest R&D activities and results in a timely way.
19 September 2018
Capacity building, information, technology and extension for the Australian mango industry (MG13017)
The role and activities of a mango industry development officer were supported by this investment between 2014 and 2018. Work included mango crop forecasts, export support, biosecurity activities and more.
18 September 2018
Facilitating the development of the Australian pineapple industry - stage 3 (PI15000)
This project supported the adoption of innovation and technology in the Australian pineapple industry through the role of an industry development officer
11 September 2018
Australian turf industry study tour 2018 (TU17007)
This investment faciliated an industry study tour to New Zealand in June 2018 which provided an opportunity for growers to learn from the experience and as a result, support the growth and development of the Australian turf industry.
6 September 2018