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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
Veggie growers gain access to agrichemical strategy
Veggie growers gain access to agrichemical strategyAustralian vegetable growers face continued challenges in navigating changes to agrichemical regulations and access. In response, Hort Innovation has commissioned the new National Agrichemical
25 August 2025
National agrichemical management program (MT24023)
This project aims to strengthen the Australian vegetable industry by improving access to effective crop protection products and safeguarding export markets.
21 August 2025
Vaccinations defend the nation’s vegetables
Vaccinations defend the nation’s vegetablesThis National Science Week, a groundbreaking new research project is putting science at the heart of defending our nations produce, by developing “plant vaccines” to protect Australia’s vegetables from
13 August 2025
Game-changing technology set to strengthen Banana Industry’s biosecurity defences
Game-changing technology set to strengthen banana industry’s biosecurity defencesA cutting-edge diagnostic tool set to revolutionise Australia’s banana industry is in development through a new project co-funded by Hort Innovation, scientists and
6 August 2025
Pre-harvest sanitisation of leafy green vegetables (VG22008)
This project is conducting a literature-based review of potential management options for pre-harvest contamination of leafy green vegetables and other salad products.
16 July 2025
Building biosecurity resilience in the Australian melon industry (VM24003)
This project aims to strengthen biosecurity preparedness and response across Australia’s melon industry by developing a tailored Biosecurity Strategy and Action Plan.
8 July 2025