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New macadamia varieties to lower production costs
New macadamia varieties to lower production costsMacadamia growers could significantly reduce their labour costs in the future through new tree varieties that are shorter and enter production earlier. The Hort Innovation-funded national
23 October 2022
Aussie avocados smash it in Singapore and Malaysia
Aussie avocados smash it in Singapore and MalaysiaAn ad campaign promoting Australian avocados in the Asia-Pacific region has smashed digital campaign projections, directly engaging close to two million people in Singapore and Malaysia alone. The
16 October 2022
Eyeing new tech to increase Varroa mite armoury
Eyeing new tech to increase Varroa mite armouryLasers, artificial intelligence and gas sensors are among the potential solutions being considered in the fight against Varroa mite as part of new research delivered through Hort Innovation to enhance
9 October 2022
Hort Innovation Board candidates announced
Hort Innovation Board candidates announcedFour candidates are in the running for three vacant Board positions at Hort Innovation, the grower-owned research and development corporation for Australian horticulture. Members will vote online and in
5 October 2022
Scientists find 65 per cent of tree species at risk
Scientists find 65 per cent of tree species at riskNew research has found climate change is putting trees in urban spaces at risk across the globe with 65 per cent of tree species under threat. The study was developed by an international team of
4 October 2022
$7 million to source supreme strawberries
$7 million to source supreme strawberries A five-year joint research project is underway to advance strawberry genetics to improve the flavour and quality in line with consumer preferences. The aim is to develop a premium range of strawberries that
4 October 2022
$6.4 million boost for cool-climate horticulture growers
$6.4 million boost for cool-climate horticulture growersCall for industry to participate in a climate adaptability research project Scientists are giving Aussie horticulture growers in cooler climates the opportunity to participate in a $6.4M
27 September 2022
Micro-drones could help solve Australia’s glasshouse pollination problem
Micro-drones could help solve Australia’s glasshouse pollination problemA new study is investigating whether small autonomous drones can effectively pollinate tomatoes and strawberries in Australian protected-cropping environments and quash the
2 September 2022
Cherry category management (CY21000)
This project monitored cherry displays across major retailers Coles and Woolworths during the cherry season of December 2021 to February 2022.
29 August 2022
$15M to safeguard produce quality amid supply-chain challenges
$15M to safeguard produce quality amid supply-chain challengesAustralian horticulture growers have joined forces with state agencies in a $15M bid to drive supply-chain efficiencies and strengthen their domestic and international trade offerings.
18 August 2022