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National Tomato Potato Psyllid and Zebra Chip Surveillance logo
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National Tomato Potato Psyllid and Zebra Chip Surveillance

Hort Innovation

The incursion of Tomato potato psyllid (TPP) has serious nationwide ramifications for several key horticulture industries regardless of whether the pest is eradicated or becomes established and requires management. TPP is a very high priority pest that becomes an extreme priority if combined with the bacterial disease caused by the...

23 Jul 2019 - 31 Aug 2022

New South Wales, Australia

Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) [WA]

Leadership Development Program logo
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Leadership Development Program

Hort Innovation

This multi-industry leadership-building project runs and supports the participation of sweetpotato, raspberry and blackberry and vegetable workers in a leadership development program. The program, conducted online and through face-to-face sessions, is designed to help participants define their leadership style; manage conflict; shape team culture; communicate effectively and more. For more...

22 Jul 2019 - 31 Dec 2023

New South Wales, Australia

The Right Mind

Parasitoids for the management of fruit flies (Dipteria: Tephritidae) in Australia logo
Research project

Parasitoids for the management of fruit flies (Dipteria: Tephritidae) in Australia

Hort Innovation

This investment focuses on the development of a new biocontrol fruit fly management program for Australian conditions. The benefits include: 1. an additional tool to manage fruit fly that is non-chemical; 2. integration with Sterile Insect Technique (SIT) programs; and 3. increased understanding of fruit fly parasitoid behaviour under Australian...

17 Mar 2020 - 30 Apr 2022

New South Wales, Australia

The Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions (DJPR) [Vic]

Podcasts and National RD&E gap analysis for Fall Armyworm in northern farming systems logo
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Podcasts and National RD&E gap analysis for Fall Armyworm in northern farming systems

Hort Innovation

This multi-industry and cross-sector project was established in response to the incursion of Fall Armyworm (FAW) into Australia. It will generate a literature-based FAW RD&E gap analysis and support readiness and help protect the horticulture sector, through the delivery of an educational podcast series for growers. The series will include...

17 Mar 2020 - 30 Apr 2022

New South Wales, Australia

Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC)

Optimizing nitrogen use efficiency in mushroom composting logo
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Optimizing nitrogen use efficiency in mushroom composting

Hort Innovation

The yield and quality of a mushroom crop depends on consistent quality in the compost used to grow the mushrooms. As nitrogen (N) is a key limiting nutrient in mushroom growth, this project seeks to understand if N transformations may allow extended cropping and improve yields.

15 Jan 2019 - 31 Jul 2023

New South Wales, Australia

The University of Sydney (USYD)

Development of a Biosecurity Plan for Australian mushrooms logo
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Development of a Biosecurity Plan for Australian mushrooms

Hort Innovation

This investment is responsible for developing the mushroom industry’s biosecurity plan. The plan is a top-level document that identifies high-priority endemic and exotic pests and diseases, along with the risk mitigation activities required to reduce their biosecurity threat. It also identifies surveillance and diagnostic activities. It provides a strategic framework...

27 May 2020 - 20 Apr 2025

New South Wales, Australia

Plant Health Australia (PHA)

Building the resilience and on-farm biosecurity capacity of the Australian production nursery industry logo
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Building the resilience and on-farm biosecurity capacity of the Australian production nursery industry

Hort Innovation

This project is enhancing the biosecurity preparedness of the Australian nursery industry by developing new pest and disease contingency plans and producing new and updated information for growers on on-farm biosecurity issues.

4 Jan 2016 - 24 Dec 2020

New South Wales, Australia

Department of Agriculture and Fisheries Queensland (DAFQ)

National Nursery Industry Biosecurity Program logo
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National Nursery Industry Biosecurity Program

Hort Innovation

The National Nursery Industry Biosecurity Program aims to ensure production nurseries in Australia are aware of and prepared for incursions of exotic plant pests, and that they have effective market access mechanisms in place to maintain business functionality. This investment also carries out broader biosecurity-related activities for the nursery industry,...

30 Nov 2015 - 18 Dec 2020

New South Wales, Australia

Nursery and Garden Industry Australia (NGIA)

A model for business continuity to manage the social and economic impacts of pest incursions (PBRI) logo
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A model for business continuity to manage the social and economic impacts of pest incursions (PBRI)

Hort Innovation

This project supports the development of a model for business continuity to manage the social and economic impacts of pest incursions. The model will provide: 1. clarity on effective messaging and support for business during an incursion; 2. clarity on stakeholder input processes to incursion response plans; 3. a prepared...

11 May 2020 - 15 Dec 2021

New South Wales, Australia

Nursery and Garden Industry Australia (NGIA)

Developing Nursery industry career pathways logo
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Developing Nursery industry career pathways

Hort Innovation

This investment is working to attract new entrants and retain existing staff in all sectors of the Australian nursery industry, through the delivery of training programs and the showcasing of job opportunities. Key outputs of the program will include: Training support networks and systems, A skilled careers promotion toolkit and...

10 Jun 2020 - 15 Jun 2021

New South Wales, Australia

RMCG, Greenlife Industry Australia