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Implementing precision agriculture solutions in Australian avocado production systems (AV18002)
This investment worked towards solutions to help avocado growers predict yield, assess yield variability, and map factors such as disease, to assist with on-farm decision-making.
12 December 2022
Next Gen genetic testing to give growers competitive edge
Media ReleaseFast Facts Rapid and safe access to new plant genetic stocks is crucial for plant primary industries to remain profitable, sustainable and internationally competitive. Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) offers a fast, reliable and
21 June 2019
Improving plant industry access to new genetics through faster and more accurate diagnostics using next generation sequencing (MT18005)
This investment was tasked with supporting the adoption of ‘next generation sequencing’ in the screening of imported horticultural plant material in post-entry quarantine facilities.
23 August 2023
Innovative solutions for management of tospoviruses of vegetable crops (VG14063)
This investment has produced genetic information on tospoviruses, with the view to developing novel management solutions.
3 April 2019
Australia’s most threatening plant disease targeted
Media ReleaseCaption: A Leaf affected by xylella. AUSTRALIA will be better prepared for plant disease outbreaks with the appointment of a national coordinator to lead a three-year program to improve readiness for the potential incursion of the
5 February 2019
On-farm power generation - options for vegetable growers (VG13051)
To help reduce power costs, this project investigated the feasibility of various on-farm power generation options for growers and produced fact sheets with key considerations.
5 February 2019
Giving ugly vegetables a nutrient-rich facelift
Media ReleaseAS PART OF AN industry-led drive to reduce waste, Horticulture Innovation Australia and the CSIRO are working with growers to turn imperfect-looking vegetables into nutrient-rich snacks and supplements. Hort Innovation chief executive
22 June 2017
Dr Jo Luck appointed director of new plant bio-security push
Media ReleaseA RENOWNED Australian scientist with more than 25 years’ experience in plant disease, biosecurity and microbiology has been appointed the director of the national Plant Biosecurity Research Initiative (PBRI). Dr Jo Luck will lead the
14 July 2017
Why is mistletoe killing our macadamia trees?
Media ReleaseCaption: L2R - Local consultant Chris Fuller, Hort Innovation Relationship Manager Dumisani Mhlanga, research lead Professor Dave Watson, and research assistant Melinda Cook. MISTLETOE, the beloved festive kissing plant, has become
21 December 2018
New app will tell growers when plants need watering
Hort Innovation is joining forces with agriculture technology company The Yield to deliver an exciting new tool for growers – a mobile app designed to help guide irrigation decisions.
12 September 2016