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Vegetables
Multiple technology areas
Crop protection Plant science
Research project

Non-synthetic alternatives to complement current pest and disease management practices in mushrooms

This project is improving the Australian mushroom industry's knowledge of the potential of non-synthetic bioprotectants in an integrated pest and …
  • Funded by

    Hort Innovation

  • Project date

    30 May 2022 -
    30 May 2025

  • Research organisation

    Agriculture Victoria

Fruits
Plant science
Research project

Genetics of Fruit Sensory Preferences

This project is exploring how the sensory qualities of fruit, such as taste, smell, look and feel contribute to consumer preferences, purchasing and consumption of fruit, and feeding that information into breeding programs to improve fruit varieties for both the grower and the consumer.
  • Funded by

    Hort Innovation

  • Project date

    2 Nov 2021 -
    15 May 2026

  • Research organisation

    Griffith University

Fruits
Crop protection
Research project

Biosecurity preparedness for Oriental Fruit Fly and exotic fruit flies

This project will assess and strengthen the biosecurity preparedness of Australia for Oriental Fruit Fly (OFF) by undertaking a detailed …
  • Funded by

    Hort Innovation

  • Project date

    3 Jun 2021 -
    1 May 2024

  • Research organisation

    Macquarie University

Multiple industries
Cereal grains Fruits Nuts Vegetables
Crop protection
Research project

Field-based testing for fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda

This project is developing a LAMP assay for fall armyworm (FAW) and will involve facilitation of rapid identification of FAW …
  • Funded by

    Hort Innovation

  • Project date

    23 Apr 2021 -
    31 Mar 2022

  • Research organisation

    Agriculture Victoria

Multiple industries
Fruits Nuts Vegetables
Research project

Enhanced 2020 Agrifood and Internet of Farms Traction Program

This investment is supporting three horticulture levy payers to attend the Enhanced Agrifood and Internet of Farms Traction Program in …
  • Funded by

    Hort Innovation

  • Project date

    12 Jun 2020 -
    30 Sep 2022

  • Research organisation

    KPMG Australia

Cross industry
Multiple technology areas
Input management Plant science
Research project

Post factory Pilot of SitPlus Fly production

The sterile insect technique (SIT) is a promising control method for Queensland fruit fly. Currently a significant research effort is …
  • Funded by

    Hort Innovation

  • Project date

    23 Oct 2018 -
    10 Dec 2023

  • Research organisation

    Macquarie University

Cross industry
Research project

Sex selection genes from fruit fly species for use in SITplus

This investment is contributing to an improved understanding of the genetics involved in developing fit, male-only lines of Queensland fruit …
  • Funded by

    Hort Innovation

  • Project date

    19 Oct 2018 -
    19 Oct 2022

  • Research organisation

    Macquarie University

Fruits
Plant science
Research project

National papaya breeding and evaluation program

New red and yellow papaya varieties are continuing to be bred and evaluated under this program, which follows on from …
  • Funded by

    Hort Innovation

  • Project date

    24 Aug 2018 -
    23 Aug 2023

  • Research organisation

    Griffith University

Multiple industries
Forestry Fruits Nuts Other rural industries Vegetables
Plant science
Research project

Which plant where when and why database

This project investigates the suitability of various plants species in the urban environment under current and future climate scenarios. The …
  • Funded by

    Hort Innovation

  • Project date

    1 Apr 2016 -
    30 Aug 2021

  • Research organisation

    Macquarie University

Cross industry
Crop protection
Research project

SITplus: Raising Qfly sterile insect technique to world standard

This is a large and complex program, involving researchers and activity across the SITplus consortium. The overall intent is to …
  • Funded by

    Hort Innovation

  • Project date

    22 Jun 2015 -
    31 May 2021

  • Research organisation

    Macquarie University

Multiple industries
Fruits Nuts Vegetables
Input management
Research project

Stingless Bees as Effective Managed Pollinators for Australia Horticulture

This project is examining Australia’s native stingless bees for their suitability as alternative pollinators to honey bees in horticulture …
  • Funded by

    Hort Innovation

  • Project date

    22 Sep 2017 -
    30 Aug 2022

  • Research organisation

    Western Sydney University (WSU)

Dairy
Processing & packaging
Research project

Dairy Innovation Hub 2.0

This investment addresses some of the major technical challenges faced by the Australian dairy manufacturing industry. It aims to test, …
  • Funded by

    Dairy Australia

  • Project date

    1 Feb 2021 -
    2 Feb 2024

  • Research organisation

    The University of Melbourne

Cross industry
Crop protection
Research project

RD&E program for control, eradication and preparedness for vegetable leafminer

This project was established to bolster preparedness for and protection against the potential spread of vegetable leafminer (Liriomyza sativae) through …
  • Funded by

    Hort Innovation

  • Project date

    1 Apr 2017 -
    30 Nov 2020

  • Research organisation

    CESAR Pty. Ltd

Beef cattle
Research project

Global Veal Market: Innovation opportunities

Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) is seeking to explore growth opportunities for Australian Veal in selected veal export markets, through …
  • Funded by

    Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)

  • Project date

    20 Jun 2019 -
    20 May 2020

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Bringing high tech horticulture to urban areas in Australia – rooftop, underground and floating farms

Hort Innovation is working with a consortium, led by agricultural consultancy RMCG in partnership with University of Technology Sydney (UTS) and global urban agriculture consultancy Agritecture, to assess the potential of emerging production technology and its application in the Australian urban landscape as part of a six-month project. 

 

The benefits to growers and Australia by use of technology such as vertical farm systems and hydroponics is food production and delivery systems that have the potential to redefine horticulture by optimising yield, quality, and supply.

  • Led by

    Hort Innovation

  • Published

    Thursday, 17 December 2020

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