Chestnut rot evaluation trials (CH23002)

This project focused on studying management and control methodologies for chestnut rot, a disease causing significant losses in the chestnut industry. Nut rot can affect up to 70% of Australian chestnuts, posing a threat to both industry and consumer confidence.

21 February 2024

• Final research report
• Chestnut Fund
• Completed project
• Pests, diseases and biosecurity

Australian pineapple industry field days (PI23001)

This investment delivers a national industry field day for the Australian pineapple sector.

21 February 2024

• Ongoing project
• Pineapple Fund
• Industry development and communication

Emerging trends on non-tariff measures in the horticulture sector (AM22001)

This project enhanced the Australian horticulture industry's understanding of trends concerning sustainability-related NTMs.

12 December 2024

• Completed project
• Asian Markets Fund
• International trade and markets

Robots to make banana processing more a-peeling

Robots to make banana processing more a-peelingScientists are researching and developing new technology to build a prototype robot arm that will automate the repetitive and intensive parts of banana processing, resulting in significant efficiencies

11 February 2024

Report shows Australian horticulture's mixed fortunes

Report shows Australian horticulture's mixed fortunesNew data shows mixed fortunes for an Australian horticulture sector facing numerous challenges; however, the long-term outlook remains strong with total production value increasing by 2.8 per

6 February 2024

Aussie growers band together to boost the whole berry basket

Aussie growers band together to boost the whole berry basketIn an industry first, berry growers across the country have joined forces to encourage Aussie shoppers to put more berries in their baskets. Delivered through Hort Innovation and led by

2 February 2024

Hort Innovation goes global for variety development

Hort Innovation goes global for variety developmentAustralian scientists will be collaborating with their global counterparts to make it quicker and easier to develop new banana, custard apple, papaya, passionfruit and pineapple varieties for

31 January 2024

Asia Fruit Logistica – Cherry industry representation (CY22004)

This project delivered the Australian Cherries presence at Asia Fruit Logistica 2023.

23 January 2024

• Cherry Fund
• Completed project
• International trade and markets

Avocados Asia Fruit Logistica 2023 (AV23002)

This project delivered the Australian Avocados presence at Asia Fruit Logistica 2023.

23 January 2024

• Avocado Fund
• Completed project
• International trade and markets

International avocado Gulfood Tradeshow FY23 (AV22013)

This project delivered the Australian Avocados presence at Gulfood 2023.

23 January 2024

• Avocado Fund
• Completed project
• International trade and markets