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ACEing the next phase of Australia’s almond production
At the Almond Centre of Excellence (ACE) in Loxton, South Australia, research does not sit in small plots. It grows at scale across 60 hectares, under the same operational pressures faced by commercial orchards.
28 April 2026
Leading a coordinated fight against fruit spotting bugs
Leading a coordinated fight against fruit spotting bugsFruit spotting bugs are a familiar and frustrating problem for many growers across Australia’s east coast, affecting many horticultural crops including avocado, custard apple, lychee, macadamia
24 April 2026
New initiative to tackle herbicide-resistant ryegrass in vegetable crops
A new research and development project has today been launched to address one of the most significant challenges facing onion and vegetable growers: herbicide-resistant ryegrass.
1 April 2026
Australian cherry industry to introduce national standard for quality consistency
A new project is underway to raise the bar for Australian cherries, ensuring consumers enjoy consistently high-quality fruit every season.
25 March 2026
Australian-first avocado ripeness scanner trial aims to tackle top consumer frustrations
The Avocado Retail Ripeness Scanner aims to support consumers to confidently choose avocados at their desired ripeness stage and reduce consumer induced bruising.
25 March 2026
New research to future-proof Australian bananas against Fusarium wilt
A new research project is set to help safeguard banana crops from Fusarium wilt Tropical Race 4 (TR4) – a soil-borne disease that poses one of the greatest threats to global banana production.
24 March 2026
Hort Innovation announces Chair transition
Media ReleaseThe Board of Hort Innovation has confirmed a planned transition in Board leadership, with Chair Julie Bird to retire from the role of Chair at the 2026 Annual General Meeting in November. Following the AGM, Deputy Chair John Said has
19 March 2026
Hort Innovation Chair contributes to APEC discussions on food system resilience
News and mediaHort Innovation Chair Julie Bird recently participated in the 2026 APEC Senior Officials’ Meeting in Guangzhou, China, contributing to regional discussions on food system resilience, innovation and public-private collaboration. Held
12 March 2026
Applications open for 2027 Nuffield Scholarships
Applications open for 2027 Nuffield ScholarshipsAustralian primary producers are invited to apply for the 2027 Nuffield Scholarships, with applications now open. This year, Hort Innovation will be supporting scholarships in the apple and pear,
10 March 2026
Supporting the next generation of leaders in regional and rural Australia (Supporting the next generation of leaders in regional and rural Australia)
Supporting the next generation of leaders in regional and rural Australia Hort Innovation is marking International Women’s Day with a new investment in the future of rural leadership, announcing a three‑year partnership with the not‑for‑profit
5 March 2026