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New exoskeletons the future of more productive farming
Media ReleaseHorticulture growers are bringing the future to their farms, trialling wearable exoskeleton technology. The aim? To reduce physical strain on workers and lift productivity around the most demanding on‑farm tasks. Launched today by
2 June 2026
Australia’s $130m horticulture export push accelerates as FASTA marks two years of progress
Australia’s horticulture sector is strengthening its global competitiveness as the Fresh and Secure Trade Alliance (FASTA) completes its second year.
26 May 2026
Australia boosts national bee defence
Media ReleaseAustralia’s defences against destructive exotic bee pests have been strengthened, with Hort Innovation launching the next phase of the National Bee Pest Surveillance Program alongside the NSW Apiarist Conference in Bathurst last week
19 May 2026
Using artificial intelligence to develop automated monitoring systems for the banana and fruit spotting bugs (BY23000)
This project is developing an automated monitoring system to help growers better detect and manage fruit spotting bug (FSB) and banana spotting bug (BSB), two major pests that cause significant crop damage and economic losses across industries including banana, avocado, macadamia, custard apple, lychee, papaya and passionfruit.
24 April 2026
Revolutionising management of fruit and banana spotting bugs through genome empowerment (BY23003)
This project is building new, science based options to manage fruit spotting bug and banana spotting bug, two native pests that cause major yield and quality losses in crops such as avocado, macadamia and other tree crops.
24 April 2026
Global biological control investigation and pathway identification study tour (AS25006)
This project is helping the horticulture sector investigate global advances in biological control options through a targeted study tour to Europe.
16 March 2026
16 innovators selected to unlock solutions for Australia’s biggest horticulture challenges
Meet the first cohort for this year's Australian-Grown Innovation program.
27 February 2026
Asia Fruit Logistica 2025 (AM24003)
This project supported Australian horticulture growers to showcase their produce and capabilities to international buyers at Asia Fruit Logistica 2025, Asia’s leading fresh produce trade show.
31 October 2025
Hort Innovation Venture Fund backs second investment
Media ReleaseAgovor, a New Zealand founded horticultural robotics company, has closed a pre-seed funding round, raising AU$3 million. The round has been led by Tenacious Ventures with co-investment coming from Hort Innovation Australia via the Hort
10 February 2026
Field validation and commercialisation R&D for the carpophilus beetle lure (AS25003)
This project aims to fast-track the commercialisation of a powerful new lure and trap for the almond carpophilus beetle, the most damaging pest in the Australian almond industry.
18 December 2025