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Cracking the code to higher macadamia yields

Cracking the code to higher macadamia yieldsMedia ReleaseUnlocking higher macadamia yields, better quality nuts and more efficient harvest will be the focus of a new Hort Innovation research initiative announced today. The five-year project, being

28 January 2026

Media Release

Next-generation dried grapes trial to boost yields and attract new growers

Australian dried grape growers are set to benefit from a new research initiative focused on developing more productive, resilient, and sustainable production systems.

10 December 2025

Ongoing project

Australian Macadamia Breeding and Evaluation Program (MC24004)  (MC24004)

This project aims to develop new macadamia varieties that address industry needs, generate new progenies with desirable traits, and conduct comprehensive evaluation activities.

28 November 2025

Ongoing project

Grower-led commercial papaya variety evaluation (PP23002)

This project is enhancing the Australian papaya industry through theevaluation of new red and yellow papaya varieties.

30 October 2025

Media Release

Next-gen macadamias: Breeding better trees for Australian growers

Next-gen macadamias: Breeding better trees for Australian growersA new project announced today is set to deliver better macadamia trees for Australian growers. The aim of the project, funded by Hort Innovation, is to create trees that can withstand

14 September 2025

Completed project Final Research Report

National papaya breeding and evaluation program (PP18000)

This project is responsible for breeding and evaluating new red and yellow papaya varieties

30 June 2025

Completed project Final Research Report

Almond Centre of Excellence experimental and demonstration orchard (AL19000)

The project established a dedicated experimental orchard for research and development for the Australian almond industry. A 60-hectare greenfield site in Loxton, South Australia, was transformed into a state-of-the-art research facility for cutting-edge trials conducted under commercial orchard conditions to ensure practical application.

18 March 2025

Ongoing project

Australian pineapple breeding and evaluation program (PI22001)

This investment is working towards the release of new pineapple varieties suited to Australia’s key pineapple growing regions.

16 July 2024

Ongoing project

Persimmon productivity program (PR23000)

This program provides the Australian persimmon industry with superior and locally adapted rootstocks suited to existing and new commercial varieties.

20 June 2024

Ongoing project

Access to new sweetpotato varieties (PW23000)

The Australian sweetpotato industry is seeking new varieties that have suitable market attributes and disease resistance for Australian growing conditions.

31 May 2024