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Accurate yield forecasting and better tree crop management focus of $5M project
Media ReleaseA GRANT worth more than $5 million dollars has been awarded to Hort Innovation to continue work in optimising the management of Australian tree crop industries through innovative mapping and monitoring tools. Awarded under Round 4 of
29 July 2019
Developing a database of bio-markers for compost quality control to maximise mushroom production yield (MU17006)
This project explored the role of microbiology in mushroom composting, creating a large-scale database of microbial biomarkers to better understand their influence on mushroom yield and quality.
12 July 2019
Agri-technology investment opportunities in the mushroom industry (MU18002)
This investment explored the current global landscape of agri-technology solution being used in mushroom growing.
31 October 2019
Waste management practices in the banana industry with Paul Inderbitzin
In this podcast Paul Inderbitzinshares his experience from overseas with using plastic in banana growing. He explains why waste reduction in the banana industry is critical and shares his innovative method for recycling plastic into oil.
5 July 2019
Methods of protected cropping for subtropical climates with Emily Rigby
In this podcast, Emily Rigby shares her insights on using protected cropping to reliably produce high quality and high-yielding plants. She also speaks about her discoveries from international travel studying protected cropping in sub-tropical climates with a focus on low- and high-tech protected cropping.
5 July 2019
Literature review of adoption of precision system technologies in vegetable production
This literature review examines the ways that precision agriculture technologies can assist vegetable producers
31 October 2018
Autonomous systems investments (VG15003 and VG15059)
These investments advanced the application of robotics, intelligent sensing systems, precision agriculture automation and more in Australia’s vegetable industry.
28 June 2019
Implementing precision agriculture solutions in Australian avocado production systems (AV18002)
This investment worked towards solutions to help avocado growers predict yield, assess yield variability, and map factors such as disease, to assist with on-farm decision-making.
12 December 2022
Next Gen genetic testing to give growers competitive edge
Media ReleaseFast Facts Rapid and safe access to new plant genetic stocks is crucial for plant primary industries to remain profitable, sustainable and internationally competitive. Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) offers a fast, reliable and
21 June 2019
Improving plant industry access to new genetics through faster and more accurate diagnostics using next generation sequencing (MT18005)
This investment was tasked with supporting the adoption of ‘next generation sequencing’ in the screening of imported horticultural plant material in post-entry quarantine facilities.
23 August 2023