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On-farm power generation - options for vegetable growers (VG13051)
To help reduce power costs, this project investigated the feasibility of various on-farm power generation options for growers and produced fact sheets with key considerations.
5 February 2019
Consumption of juiced fruit and vegetables data analytics (MT16008)
Insights into Australian's consumption of fruit, vegetables and juices were delivered by this investment, using the CSIRO Healthy Diet Score survey.
5 February 2019
Using classical genetics and epigenetics to make sterile insect technology flies fitter (AI14002)
This research produced a host of genetic data relating to Queensland fruit flies, to feed into other work related to the application of the Sterile Insect Technique to the pest.
5 February 2019
Educational opportunities around the perceptions and aversions to vegetables through digital media – long-form video (VG16018)
This investment supports the continued activities of the Phenomenom web series and related resources for increasing kids' educaiton around and attitudes towards vegetables
22 January 2019
Giving ugly vegetables a nutrient-rich facelift
Media ReleaseAS PART OF AN industry-led drive to reduce waste, Horticulture Innovation Australia and the CSIRO are working with growers to turn imperfect-looking vegetables into nutrient-rich snacks and supplements. Hort Innovation chief executive
22 June 2017
Consumer insights show increase in “trendy” vegetable purchases
Media ReleaseWESTERN Australians love brassicas. Queenslanders are keen on fresh salad and Victorians love their leafy Asian vegetables. According to the latest data insights from global information company Nielsen, consumers in particular states
20 December 2018
Supercharging the future of horticulture
Hort Innovation has announced two more initiatives to help future-ready the vegetable, fruit, nut, turf, nursery and cut-flower sectors.
12 September 2016
New app will tell growers when plants need watering
Hort Innovation is joining forces with agriculture technology company The Yield to deliver an exciting new tool for growers – a mobile app designed to help guide irrigation decisions.
12 September 2016
Leadership opportunities for Aussie horticulture businesses
Hort Innovation is calling for businesses in all levels of the production and supply chain to participate in a new program which aims to strengthen the industry by attracting the next generation of employees.
9 August 2016
Eating more veg would bring $100M in health savings
A report commissioned by Hort Innovation has found if Australians ate just 10 per cent more vegetables per day, all levels of government could reap $100 million per year combined in health savings.
4 August 2016