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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
Mango marketing snapshot 2019/2020
This Hort Innovation Mango Fund marketing snapshot is from 2019/20
2 November 2020
Mango marketing snapshot 2020/2021
This Hort Innovation Mango Fund marketing snapshot is from 2020/21
30 September 2021
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
Optimising nutrient management for improved productivity and fruit quality in mangoes (ST16004)
This project, as part of a wider Rural R&D for Profit initiative, developed information on nitrogen requirements and management in mango crops to help increase the quantity and quality of mango yields.
30 April 2020
$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
What's the buzz about? Celebrating Australian pollinator week
What's the buzz about? Celebrating Australian pollinator weekHORT INNOVATION is proud to celebrate Australian Pollinator Week (8-15 November 2020). Pollinators are vital to ensure we get the fruit, vegetables and nuts we love. Honey bees are
2 November 2020
Hort Innovation AGM – Board member nominees announced
Hort Innovation AGM – Board member nominees announcedAT THE Hort Innovation Annual General Meeting on 27 November 2020, members of the company will elect three directors to the Hort Innovation Board. This follows changes to the way directors are
27 October 2020
New plant pest and disease surveillance tech delivered
New plant pest and disease surveillance tech deliveredA HIGH-TECH mobile surveillance unit was delivered at the end of October as part of Hort Innovation’s multi-agricultural industry surveillance initiative – iMapPESTS. The iMapPESTS: Sentinel
6 November 2020