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A snapshot of the nut industry for the 2019/20 financial year
A snapshot of the nut industry for the 2019/20 financial yearIn 2019/20, the horticulture sector overall exceeded $15 billion in production value with nut industries accounting for nine per cent of total horticulture value. During this period, nut
28 February 2021
Fruit sector sees increase in value during 2019/20 with exports a key driver of growth
Fruit sector sees increase in value during 2019/20 with exports a key driver of growthIn 2019/20, the horticulture sector exceeded $15 billion in production value with fruit accounting for 38 per cent of total value. During this period, fruit
24 February 2021
Strategic pivots help citrus succeed overseas in 2020
Strategic pivots help citrus succeed overseas in 2020ArticleThis year, the Australian citrus season has shown great success in key Asian export markets with an increase in value from the previous season seen in Japan and Vietnam. The 2020 Taste
18 December 2020
Taste Australia maintains presence at Asia Fruit Logistica in 2020
Asia Fruit Logistica (AFL) is the flagship international trade event for Hort Innovation to support Australian export industries. The event is usually held in Hong Kong, however, this year it was delivered virtually through a new digital format, AFL
30 November 2020
Serpentine Leafminer detected in Sydney
Serpentine Leafminer detected in Sydney THE Serpentine leafminer (SLM; aka pea leafminer; Liriomyza huidobrensis) was found infesting field-grown vegetables in western Sydney in late October 2020 with impact assessments underway. NSW Dept Primary
9 November 2020
Members vote to update Hort Innovation’s Constitution
Members vote to update Hort Innovation’s ConstitutionAn Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) of Hort Innovation members was held virtually on Friday, 9 October 2020. At the meeting, members voted to change the company’s Constitution in respect to
9 October 2020
EGM-2020
An Extraordinary General Meeting of members has been calledThe brief, virtual meeting will be held in October and all current Voting Members of Hort Innovation are encouraged to take part. What’s happening? An Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) of
7 September 2020
Key sustainability issues identified for Australian horticulture
ArticleNEW RESEARCH for Hort Innovation has identified the sustainability topics that are most important to people interested in Australian horticulture, from growers through to consumers and communities. Having ethical and resilient practices,
22 May 2020
Green Walls bridge gap between urban cities and nature
Media ReleaseTHERE IS now a simple and easy way to remove pollution from the air, promote biodiversity and naturally control the temperature in your home – and it’s all thanks to a new community-focused resource designed to help urban dwellers go
16 March 2020
Fall armyworm update and alert
Fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) is an exotic pest that has recently been detected for the first time in Australia. Hort Innovation is keeping a close eye on the situation and is currently working with the relevant authorities to prepare and protect the horticulture sector against any potential spread of fall armyworm.
30 October 2020