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Take a time out with Ros
This custard apple grower says the weather, pests and diseases are some of the biggest challenges
14 January 2016
We’re heading high-tech, and I can’t wait to see where technology will lead
Passionate and innovative Australian grape grower is building his own robot
30 November 2016
Groundbreaking research unleashes the hidden power of apples
The world’s most potent antioxidant supplements are made with Australian apples, opening up a potential new revenue stream for local growers
30 November 2016
A healthy shock for fresh produce
Meeting Australia’s stringent food safety standards efficiently with an electricity-charged sanitisation method for water used in growing vegetables
31 July 2017
Seizing every opportunity
Seizing every opportunityArticleGrower profile – Enrique Rossi, Budou Farms, Merbein, VIC As a small grower and agronomist, Enrique Rossi is a self-starter who isn’t afraid to take risks and seize opportunities. From exporting his own grapes
31 August 2016
Mission to MARS for the Australian vegetable industry
Mechanisation, automation, robotics and sensing to boost production and reduce the need for labour in the future
30 April 2017
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
More sustainable crops just a spray away
Media ReleaseCaption: Professor Neena Mitter (centre) and QAAFI researchers test the non-toxic, pathogen-free BioClay spray on cabbages. SCIENTISTS are investigating whether a clay-based ‘vaccine’ for plants could safeguard the nation’s $5.5
13 September 2018
On farm evaluation of vegetable seed viability using non-destructive techniques (VG16028)
This research looked at ways to assess and improve vegetable seed quality and viability on farm.
5 September 2018
Boosting vegetable consumption through diet (VegeEze) (VG16071)
A mobile app for encouraging vegetable consumption, VegEze, was developed by this investment, which also delivered insights into how technology can be used to support vegetable use
9 August 2018