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Banana quality and in-store education program 2023 (BA22005)
This project assisted retailers to improve the instore presentation (appearance and quality) of bananas by increasing the store produce staff’s understanding of best practice merchandising principles.
27 October 2023
Banana army poised to defend Aussie plantations
Banana army poised to defend Aussie plantationsBanana growers managing over 600 commercial banana properties along the east coast of Australia are being armed with an arsenal of tools to guard against significant pests and diseases through a $1.7M
18 May 2023
$6M investment in Australian horticulture skills and leadership(2)
$6M investment in Australian horticulture skills and leadershipGROWERS AROUND THE NATION are eligible to apply for a range of levy-funded capability building opportunities being delivered through Hort Innovation. Hort Innovation chief executive
7 May 2023
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
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
$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
$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
Building an advanced genomics platform for Australian horticulture (AS21006)
This investment is accelerating genetic improvements in banana, custard apple, papaya, passionfruit, and pineapple by deploying cutting-edge technology that greatly expands the genetic resources available and reduces the timelines typical of traditional crop breeding programs.
13 March 2023
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
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