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Trans-Tasman alliance to stamp out threats to national biosecurity
Hort Innovation has proudly thrown its support behind a new joint initiative to combat threats to our plant biosecurity. Cemented by a Memorandum of Understanding between Australia and New Zealand, the Trans-Tasman collaborative, led by Australia’s
15 November 2018
NxGen 2016-18 (TU15002)
This project was responsible for supporting the turf industry’s annual NxGen forums from 2016 into 2018.
7 November 2018
Next generation of turf growers energised and inspired
ArticleOver 40 young turf growers from across the country have come together for the Turf Australia 2016 NxGen Forum in Perth. The two-day event left many of the attendees ready to consider new ideas and approaches, from revisiting water management
2 September 2016
My Nuffield Scholarship has been eye-opening
ArticleGrower profile – Matt Abbott from Rabbit Organics, QLD With a passion for growing and a thirst for knowledge, Matt Abbott is a keen Nuffield Scholar out to make a difference in Australia’s banana industry. What is the Nuffield Scholarship
1 March 2017
Townsville grower refuses to be held back by drought
ArticleGrower profile – Lachlan Moncrieff, Townsville QLD Relentless drought in Townsville didn’t getting turf farmer Lachlan Moncrieff down, with the tough conditions driving him to secure a highly-sought-after $10,000 scholarship to help make
1 November 2018
Research to boost Queensland papaya quality, trade appeal
ArticleNew research commissioned by Hort Innovation aims to improve the quality, yield, flesh colour, flavour and sweetness of one of Australia's most versatile fruits, the papaya. To be delivered by Griffith University in close consultation with
1 March 2016
It’s really satisfying to make a difference
ArticleIndustry development officer: Ann Furner, prune industry As part of Hort Innovation’s project Innovation and adoption for the Australian prune industry (DP15002), Ann Furner holds the integral role of industry development officer (IDO). In
1 June 2017
Going bananas for organics
ArticleGrower profile – Matt Abbott, Rabbit Organics, Mena Creek, QLD “Organic and sustainable farming is front-of-mind for banana grower Matt Abbott and his team at Rabbit Organics. “It is a core value of our business. We believe in our product
1 May 2016
Innovations in turf tackle water issues
Turf grower says research provides new and exciting information that I can implement or assess to see how it is going to better my business
1 June 2016
Young Queenslander set to shake up indoor production
This vegetable grower stays relevant and profitable by diversifying crops his family farms
31 October 2016