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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
Unearthing the power of mushrooms
Mushroom grower notes the importance of the interconnected relationship between applied R&D on the production side, and marketing to support consumer growth
30 April 2016
Queensland citrus improvement scheme: finding better rootstocks for Australia (CT13004)
This investment investigated a range of new rootstocks for citrus growers, leading to the commercialisation of the new Barkley rootstock.
31 October 2018
2019 Masterclass Scholarships and Placements Up For Grabs
Media ReleaseCaption: Masterclass graduates Lisa and Patrick. ARE YOU a professional working in the horticulture industry who wants to take their career to the next level? No matter what your level of expertise, no matter what your ambition, the
30 October 2018
Investigating tree mortality during early field establishment (AV14012)
This project looked at the species of fungi associated with black root rot in avocado, with a view to developing a diagnostic tests and management strategies.
29 October 2018
Coordinated defence against Australia’s most threatening plant disease
Media ReleaseCaption: A plant affected by Xylella Fastidiosa. Hort Innovation and Wine Australia have teamed up through the Plant Biosecurity Research Initiative (PBRI) to safeguard the nation against a devastating bacteria that could cripple the
18 October 2018
Evaluation and commercialisation of new citrus rootstocks (CT13042)
This investment evaluated the performance of new rootstocks for the Australian citrus industry, with a focus on improving the yield and quality of both fresh and processing fruit, boosting tree health by improving tolerance to stresses, and looking at the modification of tree architecture.
4 October 2018
Empowering women in hort through leadership scholarships
Media ReleaseWOMEN who are current and emerging leaders in the Australian horticulture industry can now apply for a leadership development scholarship valued up to $10,941. Funded by Hort Innovation and Women & Leadership Australia (WLA), the
3 October 2018
Developing US market access based on irradiation and methyl bromide (CY16012)
This project looked at opening market access for Australian cherries into the US, based on using irradiation as an alternative end-point treatment
2 October 2018