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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
Avocado growers’ bid to sell fruit pays off
Avocado growers’ bid to sell fruit pays offTHE PEOPLE have spoken. A grower-funded campaign that aims to get more Australians buying avocados has taken multiple accolades in what may be one of the industry’s most impactful initiatives yet. Funded
10 October 2021
New robot traps pests for 80kms
New robot traps pests for 80kmsTHE LATEST ITERATION of a pest and disease trapping robot has landed in the Adelaide Hills, ready to capture, identify and warn industry of any threats to horticulture farms and vineyards. Deployed off the back of a
21 December 2021
Food safety training, extension and capacity for the melon industry – phase 2 (VM18003)
This investment strengthened food safety systems of the Australian melon industry by supporting best practice adoption across the supply chain.
10 September 2021
Management strategy for serpentine leafminer, Liriomyza huidobrensis (MT20005)
This project increased awareness and significance of three leafminer pests (serpentine leafminer, American serpentine leafminer and vegetable leafminer), their host range, how they are suited to various regions, what to look out for, and the significance of beneficial insects in managing them and how to look after these beneficial insects by selectively using insecticides.
3 March 2024
Across horticulture support for export MRL compliance (MT19006)
Industry requires access to up-to-date international chemical maximum residue limits (MRLs) to ensure that Australian produce is grown in a manner which is compliant with our trading partners food safety systems.
6 December 2022
The importance of crop hygiene and host management
The importance of crop hygiene and host managementWith Biosecurity Month upon us and fruit fly season ramping up, it is more important than ever to manage the host sources where Queensland fruit fly (Qfly) may be hiding. Although fruit flies have
30 September 2021
No shame just fame for Our Green Gold
No shame just fame for Our Green GoldThe verdict is in – Aussie mums and dads have voted, and the Australian Avocados ‘Our Green Gold’ campaign won the Food Fame Award at the annual Parent’s Voice Fame & Shame Awards. Now in its 17th year, the
28 November 2021
Setting the course for protected cropping
Setting the course for protected croppingA strategy to provide direction and support for crops grown under shelter in Australia has been launched. Minister for Agriculture and Northern Australia David Littleproud said the Australian Protected
25 November 2021