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Multi-million dollar project to design the tree of the future
Media ReleaseCaption: Project lead, Professor Robert Henry from the Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation at the University of Queensland. AUSTRALIAN researchers have turned to plant genetics to help solve DNA mysteries and create
22 November 2018
Trans-Tasman alliance to stamp out threats to national biosecurity
Hort Innovation has proudly thrown its support behind a new joint initiative to combat threats to our plant biosecurity. Cemented by a Memorandum of Understanding between Australia and New Zealand, the Trans-Tasman collaborative, led by Australia’s
15 November 2018
Taste Australia gaining momentum overseas
Media ReleaseSIX MONTHS after the nation’s most ambitious horticulture trade drive yet was launched, Taste Australia has been rolled out in 10 countries across Asia and the Middle East, attracting significant interest from importers, retailers and
21 March 2018
Vine variety is the way of the future
ArticleGrower profile – Tim Johnson, Clothiers Creek, NSW Tim Johnson was 15 years old when he started helping his father grow passionfruit on the family farm in northern New South Wales. Now, 28 years on, his love of the vines is stronger than
2 June 2016
Our environmental initiatives are award-winning
ArticleGrower profile – Sonja Cameron, Cameron’s Nursery, NSW With a life-long love of growing things, Sonja Cameron’s passion for the nursery industry is palpable. More than anything, that passion is focused on just getting involved – whether that
2 September 2016
At last! Access to China for nectarines means great things
ArticleGrower profile – Ian McAlister, Sunfruit Orchards, VIC Ian McAlister grew up in the world of Australian summerfruit and while he’s loved everything about the way he makes his living to date, he’s particularly keen to see what the future
2 September 2016
Exploring new health and green-space links
ArticleCan living among green-space bring better pregnancy health outcomes? Can a child’s academic scores be linked to the amount of vegetation around them? Are adults in greener areas more inclined to be mentally healthy, physically active and
2 September 2016
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
Objective colour assessment for dried grapes now a reality
ArticleWith fruit colour determining the price dried grape growers are paid, developing a reliable way to objectively measure this aspect of the product has long been a goal for the industry. Now two feasible options have been put forward, both
2 September 2016
Our red-flesh papaya is a point of pride
ArticleGrower profile – Daniel Mackay, Mackays, QLD The Mackay family may be known for growing bananas, having done so in North Queensland since 1945, but their red-flesh papaya is continuing to gain momentum in the market. Daniel Mackay is from
2 September 2016