1-10 of 157 results
Horticulture Impact Assessment Program 2023/24 to 2025/26 (MT24005)
Hort Innovation engages independent consultants to evaluate the impact of our R&D investments, providing insights into the type and magnitude of impacts that are being generated across the company’s strategic levy programs.
10 October 2024
The pistachio industry’s development, extension and adoption program (PS23001)
This investment builds capacity across the pistachio industry with an emphasis on extending knowledge from both local and international sources to promote adoption of current best practice under Australian conditions.
21 June 2024
Pistachio production research program (PS22000)
This project supports improvements in the cultivation of pistachios and the uptake of new and changing production practices through research, development and extension activities.
9 November 2023
Banana army poised to defend Aussie plantations
Banana army poised to defend Aussie plantationsBanana growers managing over 600 commercial banana properties along the east coast of Australia are being armed with an arsenal of tools to guard against significant pests and diseases through a $1.7M
18 May 2023
$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
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
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