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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
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
Researchers buzzing with latest sterile Queensland fruit fly finding
ArticleScientists have developed an additional safeguard to differentiate factory-reared sterile Queensland fruit flies (Qflies) from their wild relatives in research being delivered as part of the national Sterile Insect Technology Plus
2 September 2017
Tackling citrus gall wasp
ArticleResearcher – Dr Jianhua Mo, NSW DPI As citrus gall wasps impact crops in key growing regions across the country, NSW Department of Primary Industries (NSW DPI) entomologist Dr Jianhua Mo is working with industry to deliver a sustainable
1 October 2017