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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
$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
Investigating the control of fruit drop in mango to support innovative solutions for Australian growers (MG21004)
This investment is improving understanding of the molecular pathways regulating fruit abscission in mango, particularly the relationship between activation of the abscission zone, hormonal changes, and carbohydrate reserves leading to early fruit drop.
3 August 2022
National Fruit Fly Council – Phase 4 (FF20000)
The National Fruit Fly Council (NFFC) is a strategic body bringing together federal and state governments, growers and research funders to oversee the implementation of the National Fruit Fly Strategy.
2 August 2022
Consumer usage and attitude tracking 2022/23 (MT21202)
This investment provided a category tracking service to allow various horticultural categories to better understand consumer usage and attitudes and the effectiveness of marketing campaigns.
9 January 2024
Extension to build innovative culture and capability in the Australian mango industry (MG21002)
This investment ensures that Australian mango growers and other supply chain stakeholders are kept informed about current R&D activities, results and resources
27 July 2022