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Protecting Australia's much loved avocados
Media ReleaseCaption: Aussie researchers go back to back to protect our avo's. RESEARCHERS are working with the Australian avocado industry to safeguard one of the nation’s favourite fruits for years to come. Funded by Hort Innovation – and being
21 June 2018
Macadamia gross value of production (GVP) analysis (MC16013)
This project worked with the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) to review the calculation of GVP for the macadamia industry, in particular the potential to use business data from within the macadamia supply chain.
20 June 2018
Six-pronged approach to support Aussie melon industry
Media ReleaseIN THE wake of a Listeriosis outbreak earlier this year, Hort Innovation has worked with growers to launch a six-pronged initiative to combat foodborne illness risks and support the sustainability of the melon industry. Being delivered
19 June 2018
Joint Florida and Australian citrus black spot research initiative (CT13021)
This international collaboration advanced knowledge of how citrus black spot disease can be limited, and also found a type of citrus that may advance breeding of resistant varieties in the future.
18 June 2018
Broccoli lattes could be a thing
Media ReleaseNUTRIENT-RICH coffees may be on the horizon after researchers have developed a powder that is made from imperfect-looking broccoli that would have been cast aside during processing. Being delivered through Hort Innovation for
6 June 2018
Australian Apple and Pear Industry Market Development Program (AP15009)
This project produced a new export plan for the apple and pear industry
1 June 2018
Determining the extent and causes of abnormal vertical growth (MC15011)
This project looked at the current impact of abnormal vertical growth (AVG) on the macadamia industry, as well as potential causes of the development and spread of the disorder.
25 May 2018
Unlocking Australia’s tropical fruit export potential
Media ReleasePREMIUM Australian banana products could prove successful overseas; our unique dark-skinned passionfruit varieties set us apart, and our lychee production window is the longest in the world. Those are just some of the findings from the
16 May 2018
Getting kids excited about eating vegetables
Media ReleaseONLY 5 per cent of Australian children are getting their recommended daily intake of vegetables, but a free digital program funded by Hort Innovation is aiming to help turn that around by enlisting the help of teachers across Australia
14 May 2018
Smartphones are the stick needed to eat more carrots
Media ReleaseNEW CSIRO research shows that smartphone apps could be key to addressing Australia’s significant under-consumption of vegetables, especially with men and people who are overweight or obese. Despite evidence that eating vegetables can
7 May 2018