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Scientists find 65 per cent of tree species at risk
Scientists find 65 per cent of tree species at riskNew research has found climate change is putting trees in urban spaces at risk across the globe with 65 per cent of tree species under threat. The study was developed by an international team of
4 October 2022
$7 million to source supreme strawberries
$7 million to source supreme strawberries A five-year joint research project is underway to advance strawberry genetics to improve the flavour and quality in line with consumer preferences. The aim is to develop a premium range of strawberries that
4 October 2022
$6.4 million boost for cool-climate horticulture growers
$6.4 million boost for cool-climate horticulture growersCall for industry to participate in a climate adaptability research project Scientists are giving Aussie horticulture growers in cooler climates the opportunity to participate in a $6.4M
27 September 2022
Micro-drones could help solve Australia’s glasshouse pollination problem
Micro-drones could help solve Australia’s glasshouse pollination problemA new study is investigating whether small autonomous drones can effectively pollinate tomatoes and strawberries in Australian protected-cropping environments and quash the
2 September 2022
Pest and disease management for the Australian mushroom industry (MU21007)
This project is reducing the negative economic impacts experienced by the mushroom industry as a direct result of the influence of pests and diseases infiltrating mushrooms crops.
1 September 2022
Non-synthetic alternatives to complement pest and disease management practices in mushrooms (MU22000)
This project is improving the Australian mushroom industry's knowledge of the potential of non-synthetic bioprotectants in an integrated pest and disease management (IPDM) approach.
31 August 2022
$15M to safeguard produce quality amid supply-chain challenges
$15M to safeguard produce quality amid supply-chain challengesAustralian horticulture growers have joined forces with state agencies in a $15M bid to drive supply-chain efficiencies and strengthen their domestic and international trade offerings.
18 August 2022
Consumer usage and attitude tracking 2022/23 (MT21202)
This investment provided a category tracking service to allow various horticultural categories to better understand consumer usage and attitudes and the effectiveness of marketing campaigns.
9 January 2024
Pink, White strawberries soon to hit Aussie market
Pink, White strawberries soon to hit Aussie marketTwo new home-grown strawberry varieties, Pink and White, will soon be available to Australian growers and consumers after Hort Innovation put the call out for a commercial partner to fast-track the
25 July 2022
Varroa-targeting pesticide under development
Varroa-targeting pesticide under developmentAmid Australia’s first Varroa Destructor Mite outbreak, the grower-owned research and development corporation Hort Innovation has joined forces with the University of Sydney to develop a world-first
24 July 2022