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Growing smart orchard systems for the future
Almond growers in Australia are set to benefit from the introduction of smarter, more efficient orchard systems designed for local conditions.
14 December 2025
New drone technology takes flight to protect Australian crops
The way Australian horticulture manages bird damage, is about to transform, with drones leading the charge.
8 December 2025
Hort Innovation announces Board appointments following AGM
Hort Innovation today confirmed the re-election of Julie Bird and Jan Vydra to its Board following the organisation’s Annual General Meeting, marking another milestone in a year of strong progress for the grower-owned research and development corporation (RDC) for Australian horticulture.
28 November 2025
Australian-Grown Innovation 2025 Build phase: Mid-program update
News and mediaThe Australian-Grown Innovation 2025 Build phase is making significant strides in its mission to accelerate innovation across Australia’s horticulture and food sectors. Led by Hort Innovation Frontiers and powered by Startupbootcamp
4 November 2025
Hort Innovation releases 2024/25 Annual Report
Hort Innovation has today released its 2024/25 Annual Report, showcasing a year of strong investment, industry collaboration and impact across Australia’s $17 billion horticulture sector.
26 October 2025
From smart maps to smart tractors: Hort Innovation’s latest AgTech projects
Media ReleaseIn the lead-up to the 2025 Gatton AgTech Showcase this October (15-16), Hort Innovation is spotlighting its investment suite of automation and technology projects that are reshaping horticulture - from spatial mapping and augmented
3 October 2025
Productivity powwow with Craig Van Rooyen, Van Rooyen Group
News and mediaMoving from South Africa to Australia with only a small number of belongings, the Van Rooyen Group grew from humble beginnings to become one of the biggest lychee and macadamia farms in Australia. Speaking with Craig Ven Rooyen, we
31 July 2025
Growing global: How Hort Innovation is cultivating stronger trade ties with Japan for Australian growers
Media ReleaseOver the past financial year, Hort Innovation has made significant strides in strengthening Australia’s horticultural relationship with Japan - one of our most valuable and complementary trading partners. Through a series of strategic
6 July 2025
Grow your potential: leadership scholarships open
Media ReleaseAt Hort Innovation, we’re proud to support the next generation of leaders in Australian horticulture. That’s why we’re offering two fully funded scholarships to the Marcus Oldham Rural Leadership Program, running from 31 August to 5
29 June 2025
Harnessing the Power of AI in Horticulture: Highlights from Hort Connections 2025
Media ReleaseAt Hort Connections 2025, the session "Harnessing the Power of AI in Horticulture", hosted by Eduardo Barbosa, Hort Innovation R&D Manager, brought together innovators who are redefining the future of growing. With support from Hort
19 June 2025