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Biosecurity reminder for onion growers
This article reminds onion growers about the importance of biosecurity and points to some useful resources
19 November 2019
2020 - International Year of Plant Health
This article introduces onion growers to 2020 as the International Year of Plant Health and points to some useful resources
19 November 2019
A spotlight on Tasmania
This article introduces onion growers to relevant research the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture (TIA) is conducting on their behalf
19 November 2019
Strengthening horticulture ties with India
Media ReleaseMAJOR AGRIBUSINESS companies, retail food chains and horticulture import giants are among the stops on a relationship-building tour being conducted by Hort Innovation in India this week. Starting in Delhi tomorrow, the tour aims to
11 November 2019
Consumers win as industry sets new “taste” standards for Table Grapes
Media ReleaseNewly adopted changes to Australia’s maturity standards for the domestic table grape market is set to instantly improve the quality and taste of locally grown varieties. The new minimum standards are based on the analysis of maturity
31 October 2019
Telling the sustainability story
Media ReleaseHORT INNOVATION is working with growing businesses to develop a tool to help the horticulture sector share its sustainable, ethical and safe farming practice stories with stakeholders. The tool, the Horticulture Sustainability
24 October 2019
Nation’s fruit and veggies bear weight in 2030 debate
Media ReleaseTHE AUSTRALIAN horticulture sector could climb to up to $30 billion over the next decade, putting a significant dent in the national agriculture industry’s target of reaching $100 billion in production by 2030. Revealed in a recent
23 October 2019
Getting to the root of Macadamias
Media ReleaseIT'S BEING dubbed the Ancestry.com project for macadamias, as researchers build up the family tree of Australia’s most famous native exporter. A new Hort Innovation funded research project, delivered by Southern Cross University, will
10 October 2019
The vision is clear: Catherine Velisha looks to Family Model for Nuffield scholarship
Media ReleaseCatherine Velisha, 34, from Velisha Farms in Werribee is this year’s Hort Innovation supported Nuffield scholar. From working in her father’s packing shed to becoming Managing Director of the family business, Catherine has big plans
30 September 2019
Aussie horticulture exports hit record high
Media ReleaseCaption: The Taste Australia stand at the Asia Fruit Logistica THE WORLD'S appetite for Australian fruit, nuts and vegetables has skyrocketed with Australian produce exports reaching almost $2.8 billion for the first time – a 27 per
3 September 2019