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Minimum maturity standards give grape growers the sweet taste of supermarket success
Meet table grape grower Glenn Pearmine who was eager for his farm to adopt minimum maturity standards (MMS) for his produce, and actively encourages others to do the same.
11 February 2022
Finding the sweet spot for Australian sweetpotato exports
Meet sweetpotato grower Russell McCrystal who believes there’s potential for growth in exports, especially with help from this Hort Innovation funded program.
11 February 2022
Tackling pests in sweetpotatoes
Meet sweetpotato grower Matthew Pritchard who has incorporated new strategies into his day-to-day farming operation after being involved in a large-scale demonstration trial on his property.
11 February 2022
Summerfruit experimental farm uncovering the science behind variability, productivity, quality and taste
Meet summerfruit grower Adrian Conti who has been involved in the Hort Innovation supported Summerfruit Experimental Orchard in Victoria.
11 February 2022
Pyrethrum protection that cuts costs and boosts productivity
Meet pyrethrum grower Justin Shephard who is acutely aware of the need for an industry-wide program to tackle tan spot and ray blight.
11 February 2022
Growing the processing tomato industry to ensure Australian producers are the pick of the bunch
Meet agronomist Johanna Morgan who works in the processing tomato industry and is acutely aware of the need to ensure everyone is kept up to date with the latest agricultural technology and developments.
11 February 2022
Providing the potato industry with the latest news to drive productivity
Meet potato grower Chris Pace who is excited to see the new Hort Innovation funded extension and communication program begin.
11 February 2022
Growing pistachio productivity and profitability
Meet pistachio grower Ian Mau, who has watched his operation go from strength to strength with the help of the Hort Innovation funded Pistachio Productivity Improvement program.
11 February 2022
Boosting Aussie pineapple productivity while lowering environmental impact
Meet pineapple grower John Steemson who has incorporated many of the findings of a Hort Innovation funded crop protection program into his daily operations.
10 February 2022
Producing the perfect persimmon for Aussie conditions
Meet persimmon grower Brett who believes superior and locally adapted rootstocks are the key to Australian persimmon’s future success.
10 February 2022