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Science-backed $9.5M approach to bolster Aussie produce reputation

Science-backed $9.5M approach to bolster Aussie produce reputationAustralia’s reputation for delivering high-quality produce is set to get even better following a $9.5M injection into pest and disease risk management measures for safe trade. While

17 April 2023

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Benchmarking program builds business for Australian avocados

A new $1.48 million project, Avocado Industry Benchmarking 2022-2027 (AV22004), will deliver a five-year benchmarking program for the avocado industry.

4 April 2023

Completed project Final Research Report

Avocado retail education 2023 (AV22006)

This short project addressed retail gaps in knowledge of avocado varieties and quality management, such as stock management, storage practices, product displays and shelf management.

23 August 2023

Media Release

Scientists bring flies to Varroa Mite Red Zone

Scientists bring flies to Varroa Mite Red ZoneIN AN AUSTRALIAN FIRST, researchers will be releasing pollinator flies in the Coffs Harbour biosecurity Red Zone in an effort to fortify close to 1500 hectares of berry crops in the area. Growers in the

28 March 2023

Media Release

$11.5M effort to deliver bot-ready strawberries

$11.5M effort to deliver bot-ready strawberriesStrawberries specially bred for automated picking will soon become a reality in Australia after the launch of an initiative to develop varieties that can be easily harvested by robot. Scientists will

22 March 2023

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$1M investment to find new citrus varieties

$1M investment to find new citrus varietiesHORT INNOVATION WILL INVEST nearly $1M to assess new citrus varieties that are suited to Australian growing conditions. Funded by Hort Innovation’s citrus levy, the $987,000 project will provide

20 March 2023

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Research pays off in India avocado trade deal

Research pays off in India avocado trade dealThe Australian Government’s Hass avocado market access agreement with India is underpinned by a $3M investment into research to support the export of the fruit. Delivered through Hort Innovation using

12 March 2023

Ongoing project

Nuffield scholarships (MT22003)

This project supports a 2024 Nuffield Australia scholarship for the apple and pear, avocado, onion and rubus industries.

21 February 2023

Media Release

Australian horticulture grows by $6.15B within a decade

Australian horticulture grows by $6.15B within a decadeNEW DATA released by Hort Innovation today shows the production value of Australia’s horticulture industry has grown by $6.15B since 2012/13. The new data comes as the latest edition of the

27 February 2023