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New macadamia varieties to lower production costs
New macadamia varieties to lower production costsMacadamia growers could significantly reduce their labour costs in the future through new tree varieties that are shorter and enter production earlier. The Hort Innovation-funded national
23 October 2022
Aussie avocados smash it in Singapore and Malaysia
Aussie avocados smash it in Singapore and MalaysiaAn ad campaign promoting Australian avocados in the Asia-Pacific region has smashed digital campaign projections, directly engaging close to two million people in Singapore and Malaysia alone. The
16 October 2022
Eyeing new tech to increase Varroa mite armoury
Eyeing new tech to increase Varroa mite armouryLasers, artificial intelligence and gas sensors are among the potential solutions being considered in the fight against Varroa mite as part of new research delivered through Hort Innovation to enhance
9 October 2022
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
Pest and disease management for the Australian mushroom industry (MU21007)
This project is reducing the negative economic impacts experienced by the mushroom industry as a direct result of the influence of pests and diseases infiltrating mushrooms crops.
1 September 2022
Non-synthetic alternatives to complement pest and disease management practices in mushrooms (MU22000)
This project is improving the Australian mushroom industry's knowledge of the potential of non-synthetic bioprotectants in an integrated pest and disease management (IPDM) approach.
31 August 2022