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New biosecurity leadership collaboration to protect cherry and summerfruit growers
New biosecurity leadership collaboration to protect cherry and summerfruit growersStronger biosecurity outcomes for the cherry and summerfruit industries are planned through a new Hort Innovation project announced today. The collaboration between
4 November 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
Rapid test and fungicide resistant screening for Stemphylium leaf blight in onion (VN24003)
This project delivered new tools and evidence to help onion growers better detect, understand and manage three major canopy diseases – Stemphylium Leaf Blight (SLB), Downy Mildew (DW) and Purple Blotch (PB).
12 March 2026
Australian blueberries granted export access to Vietnam
Australian blueberries granted export access to VietnamThe Australian blueberry industry has today achieved a significant milestone with the signing of a new export agreement with Vietnam, commencing in December 2025. This landmark agreement,
10 October 2025
Banana biosecurity gets a boost with new national surveillance and grower education project
Banana biosecurity gets a boost with new national surveillance and grower education project A new research initiative to help safeguard Australia’s banana industry from pest and disease threats is underway. Funded by Hort Innovation, the project
25 September 2025
Hort Innovation Venture Fund announces first investment
Hort Innovation Venture Fund announces first investmentThe Hort Innovation Venture Fund, Australia’s first horticulture-focused venture capital fund, has today made its inaugural investment, marking a landmark moment for the sector. Funding
24 September 2025
Nut biosecurity and implementation plan (MT24022)
This project will finalise the Biosecurity Plan, identifying the exotic pests and pathogens that pose the greatest threat to the sector. It will establish an almond and macadamia industry Biosecurity Reference Panel to guide the development and review of targeted Biosecurity Action Plans for the almond and macadamia industries.
19 September 2025
Banana multi-pathogen diagnostics (BY24003)
This project aims to develop a cost-effective, highly sensitive diagnostic tool, Banana MultiPath-BMP, to detect up to 15 banana pathogens with accuracy equal to or better than real-time PCR.
9 September 2025
An integrated disease management program for the Australian Potato Industry (PT23002)
This national initiative aims to tackle the economic and agronomic challenges posed by soil-borne diseases in potato production.
9 September 2025