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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
New robot traps pests for 80kms
New robot traps pests for 80kmsTHE LATEST ITERATION of a pest and disease trapping robot has landed in the Adelaide Hills, ready to capture, identify and warn industry of any threats to horticulture farms and vineyards. Deployed off the back of a
21 December 2021
The importance of crop hygiene and host management
The importance of crop hygiene and host managementWith Biosecurity Month upon us and fruit fly season ramping up, it is more important than ever to manage the host sources where Queensland fruit fly (Qfly) may be hiding. Although fruit flies have
30 September 2021
No shame just fame for Our Green Gold
No shame just fame for Our Green GoldThe verdict is in – Aussie mums and dads have voted, and the Australian Avocados ‘Our Green Gold’ campaign won the Food Fame Award at the annual Parent’s Voice Fame & Shame Awards. Now in its 17th year, the
28 November 2021
Setting the course for protected cropping
Setting the course for protected croppingA strategy to provide direction and support for crops grown under shelter in Australia has been launched. Minister for Agriculture and Northern Australia David Littleproud said the Australian Protected
25 November 2021
Hort funded grant now open for applications
Hort funded grant now open for applications Are you 18-35 and working in horticulture or studying in a related field? Hort Innovation is a proud partner of the 2022 Science and Innovation Awards for Young People in Agriculture, Fisheries and
22 August 2021
Australian Avocados win gold
Australian Avocados win goldThe people have spoken. The Australian Avocados ‘Our Green Gold’ advertising campaign was the fan-favourite advertisement during the Tokyo 2020 Olympics coverage. The campaign won the ‘gold medal’ in the Channel 7
12 August 2021
Data shows strong vegetable performance in domestic markets
Data shows strong vegetable performance in domestic marketsIn 2019/20, the horticulture industry exceeded $15 billion in production value with the vegetable category making up 32 per cent of total value. During this period, vegetable production
22 March 2021
COVID-19 led to households investing in home improvements and gardening
COVID-19 led to households investing in home improvements and gardeningThe 2019/20 Horticulture Statistics Handbook showed the lifestyle category – cut flowers, nursery and turf – production value increased year on year by 6% from $2.965 billion in
8 March 2021