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New drone technology takes flight to protect Australian crops
The way Australian horticulture manages bird damage, is about to transform, with drones leading the charge.
8 December 2025
Next generation weed management takes centre stage at Gatton AgTech Showcase
Next generation weed management takes centre stage at Gatton AgTech ShowcaseAustralia’s horticulture industry is set to benefit from a major innovation in weed management, announced today at the Gatton AgTech Showcase. The Next generation weed
14 October 2025
Ultraviolet light helps growers put fungicides to bed and improve productivity in new R&D project
Ultraviolet light helps growers put fungicides to bed and improve productivity in new R&D projectA new Australian research project is aiming to replace chemical fungicides with ultraviolet light in the fight against powdery mildew - a disease that
13 October 2025
Developing management strategies to enhance the recovery of horticulture from bushfires (AS19002)
This project assessed the short- and long-term effects of fire damage in tree crops, equipping growers with strategies to reduce impact in the future.
6 July 2025
Application of crushed rocks to sequester CO₂ and improve soil fertility (CL24001) (CL24001)
This project is exploring how applying rock dust to soils could help reduce carbon dioxide (CO₂) in the atmosphere while improving soil health and crop productivity.
3 July 2025
Harnessing the Power of AI in Horticulture: Highlights from Hort Connections 2025
Harnessing the power of AI in horticulture: Highlights from Hort Connections 2025At Hort Connections 2025, the session "Harnessing the Power of AI in Horticulture", hosted by Eduardo Barbosa, Hort Innovation R&D Manager, brought together innovators
19 June 2025
Demonstration of functional driverless tractor for Australian horticulture (AS17002)
This investment is assessing the reliability, accuracy and cost effectiveness of driverless tractor technology across a number of almond orchards in Australia.
22 February 2021
Digital remote monitoring to improve horticulture production and environmental performance (AS23006)
This project is providing the Australian horticulture industry with a roadmap that explores options towards establishing industry-agreed ESG parameters and their potential within existing commercial platforms used by horticulture producers.
9 December 2024
Growing horticulture through protected cropping innovation (AS23001)
This investment is helping protected cropping growers maintain profitability by advancing the industry’s approach towards sustainability, agronomy, automation to reduce labour costs, energy, and improving staff skills and management.
9 December 2024
Evaluating on farm water and nutrient recapture in Western Australia (AS23009)
This project is developing a cost-effective system to capture leached nutrients and irrigation water from below the crop root zone and recycle them back onto crops.
18 November 2024