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$15 billion horticulture value in 2019/20 Hort Stats Handbook shows
$15 billion horticulture value in 2019/20 Hort Stats Handbook showsHORT INNOVATION today launches the latest Horticulture Statistics Handbook – offering the most comprehensive and contemporary data available on all sectors of the Australian
9 February 2021
Helping Aussie kids explore food and its relationship to mood
Helping Aussie kids explore food and its relationship to moodIT'S MORE IMPORTANT than ever that kids are given the right tools to learn how to boost their mood and have a positive mindset. Hort Innovation’s Phenomenom project launches a free
27 January 2021
Tree genomics program sequences 300 macadamia varieties to improve productivity and profitability for growers
THE National Tree Genomics program is in the final stages of sequencing over 300 macadamia wild and cultivated varieties. The national program harnesses cutting-edge genetic technologies for the benefit of Australian horticultural tree crop
11 December 2020
R&D levy investments projected to deliver $40.5 million of value over 30 years
THIS YEAR'S evaluation of Hort Innovation’s research and development investments demonstrated an average benefit-cost ratio of 3.4 to 1* achieved across sample projects, projected to generate an estimated total net present value of some $40.5
9 December 2020
Serpentine Leafminer detected in Sydney
Serpentine Leafminer detected in Sydney THE Serpentine leafminer (SLM; aka pea leafminer; Liriomyza huidobrensis) was found infesting field-grown vegetables in western Sydney in late October 2020 with impact assessments underway. NSW Dept Primary
9 November 2020
Macadamia marketing snapshot 2020/2021
This Hort Innovation Macadamia Fund marketing snapshot is from 2020/21
30 September 2021
Macadamia marketing snapshot 2019/2020
This Hort Innovation Macadamia Fund marketing snapshot is from 2019/20
2 November 2020
Multi-scale monitoring tools for managing Australian tree crops – phase 2 (various projects) (ST19001)
This program continued the development, trial and extension of technology-based crop mapping and monitoring tools to help growers in predicting fruit quality and yield, and monitoring tree health – including in the early detection of pest and disease outbreaks.
30 June 2023
Still wild about macadamias – conserving a national icon (MC15007)
This investment improved the industry’s understanding of the threats to wild macadamia trees and potential management strategies to mitigate those risks.
30 April 2019
$50 million in plant biosecurity projects prioritised and coordinated through national collaboration
$50 million in plant biosecurity projects prioritised and coordinated through national collaborationMANAGING PESTS and diseases is a constant issue for Australia’s plant industries, and new threats are always on the horizon. Just this year
16 November 2020