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Area wide integrated pest management support for Qfly in table grapes (TG18002)
This investment delivered information on area wide management of Queensland fruit fly to table grape growers, through education events in key Australian growing regions.
26 June 2020
Review of the biosecurity plan and manual for the viticulture industry (TG18000)
This investment provides funding into a collaborative project to deliver an updated viticulture biosecurity plan for the grape-growing industries.
4 December 2018
Improving the biosecurity preparedness of Australian horticulture for the exotic spotted wing drosophila (Drosophila suzukii) (MT17005)
This multi-industry investment improved awareness of the risks posed by spotted wing drosophila, which attacks a range of soft-skinned fruit, as well as enhanced Australia’s capacity to detect and respond to any incursions of the pest.
4 December 2018
Evaluation of dried and table grape varieties (MT15026)
New grape varieties for both the dried grape and table grape industries were developed and evaluated through this investment.
4 December 2018
SITplus: Developing and optimising production of a male-only, temperature-sensitive-lethal, strain of Qfly, B. tryoni (MT13059)
This investment has successfully demonstrated a method to develop a ‘temperature-sensitive lethal, male-selecting’ strain of Queensland fruit fly (Qfly).
31 January 2019
Horticulture Statistics Handbook out now
Media ReleaseHORT INNOVATION today released the latest Horticulture Statistics Handbook – offering the most comprehensive and contemporary data available on all sectors of the Australian horticulture industry in one easy-to-read guide. Featuring
29 March 2018
Research wrap-up: cold and sulphur dioxide keeping table grape exports safe
ArticleWith the export market for Australian table grapes booming, recently completed research is giving growers and exporters added peace of mind when it comes to the control of potential insect pests within shipments. Hort Innovation Chief
2 September 2016
Researchers buzzing with latest sterile Queensland fruit fly finding
ArticleScientists have developed an additional safeguard to differentiate factory-reared sterile Queensland fruit flies (Qflies) from their wild relatives in research being delivered as part of the national Sterile Insect Technology Plus
2 September 2017
Shoo, fly! New world-leading facility opens to bolster fruit-fly defence
ArticleSet to provide a powerful new line of defence against one of horticulture’s most damaging pests, this world-leading and game-changing $3.18 million National Sterile Insect Technology (SIT) fruit fly facility is located in Port Augusta, South
1 November 2016
Seizing every opportunity
Seizing every opportunityArticleGrower profile – Enrique Rossi, Budou Farms, Merbein, VIC As a small grower and agronomist, Enrique Rossi is a self-starter who isn’t afraid to take risks and seize opportunities. From exporting his own grapes
31 August 2016