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$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
Capturing the real and potential benefits and costs of on-farm biosecurity measures (MT22008)
This investment quantifies the everyday benefits of on-farm biosecurity practices so that recommendations can be made on how to incentivise vegetable and melon growers to adopt appropriate biosecurity measures.
19 April 2023
Soil wealth and integrated crop protection – phase 3 (MT22004)
The Soil Wealth and Integrated Crop Protection program assists melon and vegetable growers to improve the management of their soil and crop health, to drive their productivity, profitability and sustainability on-farm.
19 April 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
Melon training and leadership program (VM22003)
This investment provides a suite of training opportunities for melon growers, with the aim of increasing engagement and providing a succession plan for leadership roles within the melon industry.
3 April 2023
Horticulture trade data (MT22005)
This investment provides Hort Innovation with a subscription to the Global Trade Atlas Database.
3 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
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