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New rapid test to help onion growers outsmart fungicide resistance
New rapid test to help onion growers outsmart fungicide resistance Australian onion growers will soon be armed with the tools to stay ahead of damaging leaf diseases and protect their crops from costly losses. The new project, funded by Hort
18 November 2025
Highlights from the 2024/25 Onion marketing campaign
In 2024/25, Hort Innovation invested levy funds into targeted marketing campaigns designed to increase consumer awareness, boost fresh produce consumption, and strengthen connections between growers and their customers.
22 October 2025
Rapid test and fungicide resistant screening for Stemphylium leaf blight in onion (VN24003)
This project delivered new tools and evidence to help onion growers better detect, understand and manage three major canopy diseases – Stemphylium Leaf Blight (SLB), Downy Mildew (DW) and Purple Blotch (PB).
12 March 2026
National agrichemical management program (MT24023)
This project aims to strengthen the Australian vegetable industry by improving access to effective crop protection products and safeguarding export markets.
21 August 2025
Gatton AgTech Showcase tickets available now
Gatton AgTech Showcase tickets available nowTickets for the second Gatton AgTech Showcase, on Wednesday 15 and Thursday 16 October 2025, are now available to book online. The showcase will provide an opportunity for growers to see new global AgTech
11 August 2025
Epidemiology and management of fusarium basal rot in onions (VN20006)
The project provided insights and strategies to reduce the impact fusarium basal rot is having on the Australian onion industry. It developed effective, integrated pest and disease management strategies to mitigate the disease's prevalence and economic losses, delivering actionable solutions to growers.
14 July 2021
New project aims to reduce admin for vegetable, onion and potato growers
New project aims to reduce admin for vegetable, onion and potato growersA new Hort Innovation project is set to streamline the way grower feedback is collected across the vegetable industry. The goal of the project is to reduce survey fatigue,
10 July 2025
Accelerating early access to emerging tech for vegetable growers (MT24013)
The project aims to fast-track agricultural technology adoption by giving vegetable growers practical, real-world access to the latest innovations across field production, protected cropping, and the supply chain.
8 July 2025
Consumer usage and attitude tracking 2023/24 (MT23201)
The Hort IQ Usage and Perceptions Tracker was a continuous monitor of Australian consumer attitudes and behaviours relating to fresh produce. It aims to provide Hort Innovation and its associated stakeholders with a view on important consumer metrics, which can inform strategic decisions.
4 July 2025
Accelerating adoption of Area Wide-Integrated Crop Management in vegetable, onion and potato growing regions (MT24012)
This project will explore the pest and disease priorities of four horticultural industries within two regions of Australia (TAS and SA) to jointly develop relevant and effective control and management options.
3 July 2025