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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
Young Queenslander set to shake up indoor production
This vegetable grower stays relevant and profitable by diversifying crops his family farms
31 October 2016
From value-adding to agri-tourism, we explore it all to improve farm-gate returns
A cherry growers’ strategy for improving farm-gate returns considers ways of being innovative outside of the actual growing.
30 November 2016
Groundbreaking research unleashes the hidden power of apples
The world’s most potent antioxidant supplements are made with Australian apples, opening up a potential new revenue stream for local growers
30 November 2016
A healthy shock for fresh produce
Meeting Australia’s stringent food safety standards efficiently with an electricity-charged sanitisation method for water used in growing vegetables
31 July 2017
The science behind creating the best-possible produce
Scientist uses the Stonefruit Experimental Orchard as a tool for increasing sales for summerfruit growers
31 July 2017
Seizing every opportunity
Seizing every opportunityArticleGrower profile – Enrique Rossi, Budou Farms, Merbein, VIC As a small grower and agronomist, Enrique Rossi is a self-starter who isn’t afraid to take risks and seize opportunities. From exporting his own grapes
31 August 2016
New project to tackle avocado bruising
New project tackles the problem of bruising of Australian avocadoes at the retail and household level
31 August 2016