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Producing a perfect papaya for every Australian palate
Meet papaya grower Chris who sees the potential that new papaya varieties would bring to his industry.
10 February 2022
Finding better, more effective ways to beat onion pests and lower associated costs
eet onion grower Shane who was encouraged to trial integrated pest management techniques on his farm after attending an IPM workshop, funded by Hort Innovation.
10 February 2022
Australian olive growers back code of conduct, making their products synonymous with quality and authenticity
Meet olive oil maker Leandro, who sees the value in a Hort Innovation program to support the olive industry in adopting OliveCare by providing olive producers with education and training, ensuring the high-quality standards of OliveCare products are fully understood and complied with.
10 February 2022
Softening the blow of severe weather to help nurseries bounce back from disaster
Meet nursery growers Bruce and Joy who decided to participate in a Hort Innovation program to develop a Natural Disaster Recovery Action Plan.
10 February 2022
Growing Australia’s appetite for nashi by knowing what they want
Meet nashi grower Cameron who was interested to see the results from Hort Innovation funded research into consumer behaviour around nashis.
10 February 2022
Defending Aussie mushrooms against pests and disease
Meet mushroom grower Ian who believes that the resources provided as part of a program funded by Hort Innovation are vital in the fight against pests and diseases.
10 February 2022
Best practice guidelines boost the melon brand and rebuild consumer confidence
Meet melon grower Jamie whose farming operation has benefitted from a Hort Innovation funded program to strengthen the food safety systems of the Australian melon industry.
10 February 2022
Boosting macadamia productivity and profit through better tech and fewer pests
Meet macadamia grower Peter Fraser, who has been using integrated pest and disease management for 25 years, assisted by research conducted through the Hort Innovation Macadamia Fund and supported by the activities of the Australian Macadamia Society.
10 February 2022
Increasing Aussie lychee exports by ‘beating the bugs’
Meet lychee grower Chris Salta who sees the value in a Hort Innovation project to provide lychee growers with management options for scale and mealybug pests.
10 February 2022
Boosting apricot appeal with ever tastier varieties
Meet apricot grower Tim Grieger who has found several new varieties suited to his operation through the work of a long-term Hort Innovation breeding program.
10 February 2022