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New Australian research could end global banana threat
New Australian research could end global banana threatAUSSIE SCIENTISTS are working towards the development of banana plants that are resistant to a deadly disease that is threatening global production. Panama Tropical Race 4 (TR4) is a soil-borne
23 January 2022
Supercharged $14.1M program to support nation’s vegetable growers
Supercharged $14.1M program to support nation’s vegetable growersVEGETABLE GROWERS across Australia are set to benefit from the next generation of a national extension program aimed to boost productivity and deliver the latest research and
11 October 2021
New CEO appointed
New CEO appointedAFTER AN extensive and thorough recruitment process, Hort Innovation is pleased to announce the appointment of Brett Fifield as the new Chief Executive Officer, following Matt Brand’s resignation. Mr Fifield will join Hort
16 February 2022
Scientists imagine a future where consumers always like fruit
Scientists imagine a future where consumers always like fruit FRUIT THAT TASTES, smells and looks delicious every time could become a reality through a new $7M sensory genetics program coming out of Australia. Delivered through Hort Innovation,
16 December 2021
Next step? Using bird pellets and automation to protect bees
Next step? Using bird pellets and automation to protect beesSCIENTISTS ARE CHECKING birds’ regurgitated ‘pellets’ for bee wings in the latest efforts to protect Australian bee populations from threats. The work – which takes place in the Northern
19 December 2021
NFFC will continue to prevent fruit fly in Australia
NFFC will continue to prevent fruit fly in AustraliaThe National Fruit Fly Council (NFFC) has secured funding from Hort Innovation for phase 4 of the project that strategically coordinates fruit fly management in Australia over the next five years
18 January 2022
Ag-tech facility breaking new ground for horticulture
Ag-tech facility breaking new ground for horticulture Automation, field-based sensors, weather station networks, protected cropping and supply chain tools are just some of the technologies that Australian horticulture growers will be able to test
23 November 2021
CEO Announcement
CEO AnnouncementHORTICULTURE INNOVATION AUSTRALIA (Hort Innovation) has today announced the resignation of Chief Executive Officer Mr Matt Brand. Mr Brand will continue in the role for six months while the recruitment of a new CEO takes place. Hort
11 November 2021
A new report reveals how Australia can be more urban-farm friendly
A new report reveals how Australia can be more urban-farm friendly TURNING CARPARKS into urban horticulture farms, creating floating glasshouses and building container farms are just some of the opportunities explored in a new report that
7 February 2022
Hort Innovation announces new Board Directors
Hort Innovation announces new Board DirectorsTwo new Directors joined the Hort Innovation Board today, as the grower-owned Rural Research and Development Corporation gears up for its next phase of growth. At the organisation’s virtual Annual
25 November 2021