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New CEO appointed
New CEO appointedAFTER AN extensive and thorough recruitment process, Hort Innovation is pleased to announce the appointment of Brett Fifield as the new Chief Executive Officer, following Matt Brand’s resignation. Mr Fifield will join Hort
16 February 2022
Aussie potatoes mashing previous records
Aussie potatoes mashing previous recordsNEW DATA released by Hort Innovation today shows Australians are producing and consuming more potatoes than ever. Developed by Freshlogic, the annual Horticulture Statistics Handbook launches today and
15 February 2022
Scientists imagine a future where consumers always like fruit
Scientists imagine a future where consumers always like fruit FRUIT THAT TASTES, smells and looks delicious every time could become a reality through a new $7M sensory genetics program coming out of Australia. Delivered through Hort Innovation,
16 December 2021
Next step? Using bird pellets and automation to protect bees
Next step? Using bird pellets and automation to protect beesSCIENTISTS ARE CHECKING birds’ regurgitated ‘pellets’ for bee wings in the latest efforts to protect Australian bee populations from threats. The work – which takes place in the Northern
19 December 2021
NFFC will continue to prevent fruit fly in Australia
NFFC will continue to prevent fruit fly in AustraliaThe National Fruit Fly Council (NFFC) has secured funding from Hort Innovation for phase 4 of the project that strategically coordinates fruit fly management in Australia over the next five years
18 January 2022
Ag-tech facility breaking new ground for horticulture
Ag-tech facility breaking new ground for horticulture Automation, field-based sensors, weather station networks, protected cropping and supply chain tools are just some of the technologies that Australian horticulture growers will be able to test
23 November 2021
Hort Innovation announces new Board Directors
Hort Innovation announces new Board DirectorsTwo new Directors joined the Hort Innovation Board today, as the grower-owned Rural Research and Development Corporation gears up for its next phase of growth. At the organisation’s virtual Annual
25 November 2021
Avocado growers’ bid to sell fruit pays off
Avocado growers’ bid to sell fruit pays offTHE PEOPLE have spoken. A grower-funded campaign that aims to get more Australians buying avocados has taken multiple accolades in what may be one of the industry’s most impactful initiatives yet. Funded
10 October 2021
Identification and management of mosaic viruses and secondary pathogens in buffalo turf (TU19000)
This investment helped the turf industry better understand the distribution and frequency of mosaic viruses in buffalo grass paddocks on turf farms across the country.
10 September 2021
Improved capacity for integrated disease management of couch smut (Ustilago cynodontis) in turf (TU17002)
An improved integrated disease management plan for couch smut was developed for the turf industry through this project.
10 September 2021