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$6M investment in Australian horticulture skills and leadership(2)
$6M investment in Australian horticulture skills and leadershipGROWERS AROUND THE NATION are eligible to apply for a range of levy-funded capability building opportunities being delivered through Hort Innovation. Hort Innovation chief executive
7 May 2023
Apple and pear retail education program 2023 (AP22000)
This investment is tasked with assisting retailers to improve the instore presentation (appearance and quality) of apples and pears by increasing the store produce staff’s understanding of best practice merchandising principles.
19 April 2023
Science-backed $9.5M approach to bolster Aussie produce reputation
Science-backed $9.5M approach to bolster Aussie produce reputationAustralia’s reputation for delivering high-quality produce is set to get even better following a $9.5M injection into pest and disease risk management measures for safe trade. While
17 April 2023
Horticulture trade data (MT22005)
This investment provides Hort Innovation with a subscription to the Global Trade Atlas Database.
3 April 2023
Scientists bring flies to Varroa Mite Red Zone
Scientists bring flies to Varroa Mite Red ZoneIN AN AUSTRALIAN FIRST, researchers will be releasing pollinator flies in the Coffs Harbour biosecurity Red Zone in an effort to fortify close to 1500 hectares of berry crops in the area. Growers in the
28 March 2023
$11.5M effort to deliver bot-ready strawberries
$11.5M effort to deliver bot-ready strawberriesStrawberries specially bred for automated picking will soon become a reality in Australia after the launch of an initiative to develop varieties that can be easily harvested by robot. Scientists will
22 March 2023
$1M investment to find new citrus varieties
$1M investment to find new citrus varietiesHORT INNOVATION WILL INVEST nearly $1M to assess new citrus varieties that are suited to Australian growing conditions. Funded by Hort Innovation’s citrus levy, the $987,000 project will provide
20 March 2023
Research pays off in India avocado trade deal
Research pays off in India avocado trade dealThe Australian Government’s Hass avocado market access agreement with India is underpinned by a $3M investment into research to support the export of the fruit. Delivered through Hort Innovation using
12 March 2023
Nuffield scholarships (MT22003)
This project supports a 2024 Nuffield Australia scholarship for the apple and pear, avocado, onion and rubus industries.
21 February 2023
Tackling pests and diseases using an integrated approach
From 2017 to 2020, the Hort Innovation Apple and Pear Fund project An integrated pest, disease and weed management program for the Australian apple and pear industry (AP16007) helped apple and pear growers develop and maintain pest-resilient farming system using integrated pest and disease management (IPDM).
21 February 2023