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Trees support mental health in older adults
Media ReleaseADULTS WHO live in neighbourhoods with 30 per cent or more covered in tree canopy have 31 per cent lower odds of developing psychological distress according to new research findings. Funded by Hort Innovation under the Hort Frontiers
26 July 2019
Our sustainable future starts today
Media ReleaseDECISION MAKERS are being encouraged and empowered to make conscientious choices around urban greening in Australian cities. Trees provide well recognised benefits to human health and wellbeing, and by regulating temperature and
16 July 2019
Nursery industry natural disaster risk mitigation and recovery plan (NY18008)
This project assessed the potential for natural disasters and severe weather events to impact on the Australian production nursery industry and developed strategies and resources for better preparedness, speedier recovery and stronger resilience.
28 September 2022
Reverse trade mission to entice our Asian neighbours
Media ReleaseIMPORTERS, wholesalers and retailers from six export markets within Asia will touch down on Australian soil next week for the annual AUSVEG Reverse Trade Mission, commissioned by Hort Innovation and supported by the Victorian
11 June 2019
Next Gen genetic testing to give growers competitive edge
Media ReleaseFast Facts Rapid and safe access to new plant genetic stocks is crucial for plant primary industries to remain profitable, sustainable and internationally competitive. Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) offers a fast, reliable and
21 June 2019
Spotted wing drosophila project summer 2019 update fact sheet
A fact sheet providing a Summer 2019 update on MT17005, preparedness for an incursion of the exotic pest spotted wing drosophila
30 April 2019
Spotted wing drosophila host list
A list of known hosts of the exotic pest spotted wing drosophila, including crops and other plants
30 April 2019
Literature review on alternative control options to chemical control
Review of the literature on non-chemical control options for the exotic pest, spotted wing drosophila
30 April 2019
Cape York & Torres Strait Biosecurity scoping report
Scoping report on emerging biosecurity risks in the Cape York and Torres Strait, that may impact horticultural production in Australia
31 May 2019
Improving plant industry access to new genetics through faster and more accurate diagnostics using next generation sequencing (MT18005)
This investment was tasked with supporting the adoption of ‘next generation sequencing’ in the screening of imported horticultural plant material in post-entry quarantine facilities.
23 August 2023