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Hort Innovation launches fruit, veg and nuts campaign to support Australian growers
Media ReleaseIn Australia, growers have faced numerous challenges including drought, floods and bushfires. COVID-19 has thrown challenges to the nation impacting mental wellbeing and mood through isolation. It has affected Australian growers with
29 May 2020
Key sustainability issues identified for Australian horticulture
ArticleNEW RESEARCH for Hort Innovation has identified the sustainability topics that are most important to people interested in Australian horticulture, from growers through to consumers and communities. Having ethical and resilient practices,
22 May 2020
Mushroom marketing snapshot - May 2020
This Hort Innovation Mushroom Fund marketing update is from May 2020, with a particular focus on activities in light of COVID-19.
12 May 2020
Mushrooms attitudinal research (MU19000)
This short investment undertook research to increase understanding of consumer behaviour and attitudes towards mushrooms.
29 May 2020
Australia’s leading health and research institutes urge Australians to continue enjoying fresh produce during COVID-19 outbreak
Media ReleaseTHE ADVICE FROM LEADING HEALTH AND RESEARCH INSTITUTES is that Australians should follow current government advice that there is no evidence COVID-19 can be transmitted through food and extra care should be taken with hygiene when
29 March 2020
The next generation Horticulture Statistics Handbook is here
Media ReleaseCaption: Grower navigating the Horticulture Statistics Handbook online THE LATEST EDITION of the much-anticipated Australian Horticulture Statistics Handbook is now live and boasts an exciting new interactive dashboard with improved
30 March 2020
Phenomenom phase two launch and professional development series (MT19000)
This short project helped increase awareness of the Phenomenom initiative, which is all about increasing kids’ education about vegetables
31 July 2019
Fall armyworm update and alert
Fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) is an exotic pest that has recently been detected for the first time in Australia. Hort Innovation is keeping a close eye on the situation and is currently working with the relevant authorities to prepare and protect the horticulture sector against any potential spread of fall armyworm.
30 October 2020
Researchers’ say: Tan your mushrooms, not your skin
Media ReleaseBATHING YOUR mushrooms in the sun before eating increases their vitamin D content by nearly eightfold, according to new Hort Innovation funded research that summarises the health effects of the popular fungi. According to the leading
5 February 2020
Hort closes decade with big wins for growers
Media ReleaseTHE LAST 12 months has seen unprecedented growth across the horticulture industry with the grower-owned rural research and development corporation, Hort Innovation, kicking big goals for industry. In the last year Hort Innovation
7 January 2020