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Hort Innovation

Locality: Sydney, Australia

Phone: +61 2 8295 2300

Address: Level 7, 141 Walker Street 2000 Sydney, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.horticulture.com.au

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25.01.2022 On tomorrow's episode of My Market Kitchen, we travel to the Sunshine Coast to meet third-generation pineapple grower, Gavin Scurr who tells us how Pinata Farms was able to expand production across Australia to become a more reliable supplier. He'll also share tips on how to pick the best pineapple in your supermarket! Tune in at 3.30 pm on Channel 10.

25.01.2022 Applications for the 2021 Nuffield Scholarships close this Friday, 11 September! The program will offer a unique experience for a vegetable or potato grower to connect with a global network of like-minded change makers. Hear from our 2019 Scholar, Kerri-Ann Lamb about how it changed her business. ... For more information or to apply visit: https://www.nuffield.com.au/

24.01.2022 Last week Hort Innovation revealed the first results of the SITPlus Pilot which involved releasing sterile fruit flies each week from a plane in Hillston, NSW and Cobram, VIC. In Cobram, the sterile fruit fly releases contributed to an 83% reduction in Queensland fruit fly activity, while in Hillston, initial analysis indicates that wild Queensland fruit fly were detected in very low numbers in town and almost undetected on nearby farms. To read more about the Post Factory Pilot of SITPlus Fly production project visit: https://www.horticulture.com.au//sterile-fruit-flies-cont/

23.01.2022 Next week our trade experts will explore the current short- and long-term trade initiatives being implemented at Hort Innovation to support the horticulture sector through COVID-19 impacts. The webinar and panel discussion will include: - A presentation on the findings of a recent report reviewing historical export data that has modelled the potential impacts of reduced airfreight capacity on the upcoming summer export season.... - An explanation of new projects covering improved understanding of key markets and competitors, an online international trade hub, and a renewed market access process to better support industry aspirations into the future. They will also be joined by avocado grower, Daryl Boardman to offer his perspective on the current trade impacts felt from COVID-19. We invite you to submit questions ahead of the webinar, to be included in the panel discussion: [email protected] When: Thursday 17th September @1:00 pm Click here to register to attend: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_KX0lLiwbSDaX_tr8pL-BLA For more information visit: https://www.horticulture.com.au//research-repor/webinar-5/

22.01.2022 This week's Pollinator of the week is the European Honey Bee. Known for being the hardest worker in the land, Honey Bees are the largest managed pollinator in the world responsible for pollinating 80% of the world's plants, representing over 90 different food crops. In Australia, thousands of hives are shipped across the country each year to service crops, and it is very important to monitor the health and strength of these commercial hives. New approaches using sensing techn...ology may be used to monitor hive health and performance using temperature, humidity and counting the bees as they come and go from the hive. Find out more about the research we're funding through the QUT (Queensland University of Technology) to look at non-invasive methods and systems for the assessment of hive health: https://www.horticulture.com.au//research-reports/ph17001/

21.01.2022 September 4th is Macadamia Nut Day, a great opportunity to get talking about this tasty and iconic Australian nut. Macadamias are both energy-dense and nutrient-dense, and they taste delicious, making them the perfect food to get you through when hunger strikes. Plus, nearly 100% of the macadamias you see in supermarkets in Australia are locally grown, processed and packaged here in Australia. So you'll be supporting our Aussie macadamia farmers every time you grab a pack ...of delicious macadamias! #MacadamiaNutDay

21.01.2022 Register to attend the virtual ABARES Outlook 2021 event where they will explore the challenges and opportunities to growing Australia’s agriculture in an uncertain world. There will be a diverse range of sessions scheduled from Tuesday 2 to Friday 5 March with opportunities to hear from leading international and national industry figures, plus in-depth analysis for key commodities. Registration is free but places are limited.... Visit the ABARES Outlook page for more information: https://www.agriculture.gov.au/abares/outlook

20.01.2022 The Plant Biosecurity Research Initiative recently launched three podcasts on the impact and management of fall armyworm as an important resource for growers across Australia. The podcasts feature interviews with: -> Growers and agronomists on their first-hand experience in managing new and emerging pests... -> Leading Australian researchers on their latest findings and observations -> International experts who share their experiences and learnings. To listen to the episodes visit: https://www.pbri.com.au/pbri-podcasts/ Grains Research and Development Corporation AgriFutures Australia Sugar Research Australia

20.01.2022 FACT: The Turf industry bounced back in 2019/20 with the help of COVID-19 and consumer appetite for green spaces, leading to a 15% increase in value. The countdown is on! There are only three days left until the official launch of the Australian Horticulture Statistics Handbook 2019/20 edition.

19.01.2022 The Hort Innovation funded interactive online dashboard 'Harvest to Home' provides users with up-to-date retail information and consumer trend data on a range of vegetable commodities on a single platform. All of the data is provided by Nielsen and is collated through their Homescan service, a continuous panel of 10,000 Australian households. The dashboard’s latest COVID-19 fresh produce update analysed the four weeks leading up to 4 October 2020 versus the same period a yea...r ago. The data revealed that: - Overall grocery sales are still strong, at 10.6% higher than the same four week period last year. - Vegetable growth maintained. Volume up 9.2% in the Sept/Oct period compared to the previous year. Potatoes, onions and broccoli are driving growth. - The majority of fresh produce growth came from Victoria. Victoria made up most of the volume produce growth compared to the same period last year. - Major supermarkets have returned to pre-COVID share of trade levels now sitting at 75.2% of fresh produce trade, up from a low of 70.3% in April. To read the latest COVID-19 fresh produce update, visit: https://www.harvesttohome.net.au/ Video credit: AUSVEG

18.01.2022 T-minus 15 mins until My Market Kitchen hits our screens. This episode we catch up with third-generation almond grower, Neale Bennett who tells us about the current levy-funded research that is helping him become a more sustainable farmer. 3:30 pm on Channel 10.

18.01.2022 The Serpentine leafminer was found infesting field-grown vegetables in western Sydney in late October 2020 with impact assessments underway. Hort Innovation’s research, development and extension program for control, eradication and preparedness for vegetable leafminer has developed information and resources for our growers to monitor, manage and eradicate leafminers including: An informational video outlining the impact leafminers can have, the multi-industry approach to mana...ge them, and what to do if you detect them: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F-gRuC9TaO0 General surveillance plans, regional response plans, videos, and general information: https://ausveg.com.au/biosecurity-agrichemic/biosecurity// Greenlife Industry Australia factsheet: https://www.greenlifeindustry.com.au/Story All growers are encouraged to report any signs of leaf mining in vegetables to the Exotic Plant Pest Hotline on 1800 084 881. Photos of damage and leafminers can be sent to [email protected] https://www.horticulture.com.au//serpentine-leafminer-det/

18.01.2022 World-leading research funded by Hort Innovation is set to make the Australian Almond Industry more sustainable. New self-fertile varieties developed as part of the National Breeding Program are now producing 60 per cent better fruit yield whilst using the same amount of water. The self-fertile trees can also set fruit without bees, safeguarding the industry against bad weather and potential pest outbreaks. https://www.abc.net.au//almond-industry-could-bec/12693776

17.01.2022 With a career spanning over 20 years, Hort Innovation's Research & Development General Manager Dr Alison Anderson tells us how studying horticulture can unlock a world of potential for future scientists. From biosecurity, integrated pest management all the way through to food safety, there is something for everyone! #NationalScienceWeek #Horticulture #Sciencelovers

17.01.2022 Today marks the end our series with Channel 10's My Market Kitchen so what better way to celebrate the occasion than to see Jemma O'Hanlon in the kitchen one final time to make a delicious sweet tooth salad. We also pay a visit to Queensland vegetable grower, Fabian Carniel of Mulgowie Farming Company to hear all about how green beans are grown. Watch the full segment at 3:30pm on Channel 10.

16.01.2022 Last week, the daughter of Dimbulah Mango and Avocado growers, Jessica Collins had the whole country talking when she debuted the final project for her Year 12 design and technology class. Over 1,400 mango seeds were sewn together to make this gown, demonstrating an innovative and stylish way to fight farming waste. There are always thousands of kilos of mangoes that just go to waste and they just don’t make it off the farm. I’ve always wanted to solve that problem. In the future, maybe we could use the seeds instead of having to just throw them out. I would love to see mango seeds turned into a fibre, like cotton.

16.01.2022 A friendly reminder that there is still time to register for the Hort Innovation webinar looking at the current trade initiatives being implemented to support the horticulture sector through COVID-19. The 30 min session starts at 1:00pm tomorrow. Register here: https://lnkd.in/eRWctXV

15.01.2022 Ahead of the new school year, Hort Innovation’s Phenomenom project launched a free innovative toolkit for schools and families, called The Good Mood Food Special. The resources will help teachers and parents teach kids about how their mood can be impacted by food, and other ways they can boost their well-being including spending time in green spaces and gardening. Hort Innovation Research and Development Manager and Accredited Practising Dietitian Jemma O’Hanlon said, "There... is a strong body of evidence supporting whole foods for a good mood. These resources will help teachers explain the science of good mood foods and the impact of green space on mood in a fun and engaging way." All resources are available for free online at: Phenomenom.com.au. https://bit.ly/3t3pBuD

14.01.2022 This September, our trade and data experts will come together to deliver a two-part webinar series that will; - Unpack the performance of fresh horticulture exports across the fruit, vegetable, nut and amenity sectors over the last 12 months - Explore the contribution of our trade marketing initiative Taste Australia and... - Consider further initiatives being taken to support the sector through COVID related impacts. Session one: Thursday 3rd September @1:00 pm Session two: Thursday 17th September @1:00 pm Click here to register to attend session one: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_qdYyD_dATS-H_lINP4E1zw For more information visit: https://www.horticulture.com.au//research-repor/webinar-4/

14.01.2022 FACT: Aussie apples achieved double digit value growth two years in a row of 10% and 13%, even with volume slightly decreasing. Stay tuned for more insights with the launch of the Australian Horticulture Statistics Handbook 2019/20 edition coming soon.

14.01.2022 Don’t forget there’s less than a week left to secure your Hort Innovation voting entitlements! Each year, we invest more than $120 million into R&D, extension, marketing and trade initiatives on behalf of Aussie growers and others involved in horticulture. And each year, levy-paying members have the opportunity to secure voting rights to have a say on the leadership of the company, and the rules that govern it. If you’re a levy-paying member and want the chance to vote at our AGM in November, you must submit your Annual Levy Return form by September 14. More details at www.bit.ly/hortAGM2020

13.01.2022 Introducing the next Pollinator of the Week: The Common Drone Fly. These hardworking flies are known to carry just as much pollen as honey bees, making them an important pollinator for horticulture crops. Drone flies are originally from Europe but due to their generalist feeding habitats and ability to cope with intensive land uses, are now widespread around most parts of the world. Fun fact: Drone flies are particularly common on yellow flowers and tend to visit many flowers that bees find less attractive. They are called the ‘Drone fly’ as they look very similar to male honey bees known as Drones.

13.01.2022 Today the CSIRO launched Taste & Learn, a Hort Innovation Vegetable Fund supported program for Australian primary schools developed to encourage student learning and foster enjoyment of vegetables. The evidence-based 5-week classroom program has units available for Foundation to Year 2, Years 3 and 4 and Years 5 and 6 with full lesson plans and interactive whiteboard support included for each unit. To find out more about the program or to download the free resources visit: https://research.csiro.au/taste-and-learn/

11.01.2022 Our levy funded table grape supply project works with growers, suppliers and retailers to develop and agree on minimum maturity standards for the industry with the focus prioritised on optimal eating quality to assist in increasing customer satisfaction. Research conducted lead to the 2019/2020 season being one of the best on record.

10.01.2022 There is now just under two weeks to apply for the 2021 Science and Innovation Awards! This year, Hort Innovation is supporting an award and offering a $22,000 (inc GST) grant to a young researcher, scientist, or grower with an innovative research idea for the horticulture sector! For more information visit: https://www.agriculture.gov.au//conferences-/scienceawards

10.01.2022 Join us as we unpack the sector's performance during the 2019/20 year with the launch of the 6th edition of the Australian Horticulture Statistics Handbook. Adam Briggs and Brendan O'Keeffe from Hort Innovation will be joined by Martin Kneebone from Freshlogic Pty Ltd, to provide a comprehensive overview of the latest edition and explore the trends from the last 8 years of time series Handbook data. A panel featuring Australian Bureau of Statistics, ABARES, EY, Australian F...resh Produce Alliance and Cesar Australia will then explore how the Handbook is being applied to add value and ‘where to next’ for key stakeholder groups. Friday 12 February 10:30 am - 11:30 am (AEDT) Register here: https://bit.ly/2MNmYfH Submit a question and tell us what you want to hear about: https://bit.ly/2NNQtP4 See the full event agenda and more information about the speakers at the Hort Innovation webinar page: https://bit.ly/2Yx5FCu

08.01.2022 There is still time to register for our trade insights webinar session where we will be exploring the horticulture sector’s export trade performance in 2019-20, kicking off at 1 pm on Thursday. In the first session of the two-part series, we will be taking stock of the latest trade data and unpacking the performance of fresh horticulture exports across the fruit, vegetable, nut and amenity sectors over the last 12 months, providing perspective on the major markets and produc...ts that are driving growth trends. Want in? Click here to register to attend session one: https://bit.ly/3lCtMdi For more information visit: https://bit.ly/3hMzcQC

07.01.2022 Managing pests and diseases is a constant issue for Australia’s plant industries and new threats are always on the horizon, thus why the collaborative Plant Biosecurity Research Initiative (PBRI) is so critical. At the end of its successful first phase, PBRI has coordinated 15 national biosecurity projects including investments in preparedness, diagnostics and pest surveillance. PBRI Program Director Dr Jo Luck said, During the past three years PBRI members have worked toge...ther to develop and contract 15 collaborative projects worth more than $50 million. The partners have all signed on again for another three years, and we will continue to strengthen research investment for Australia’s plant industries. Find out more about PBRI investments here: https://bit.ly/3l33DCF

06.01.2022 In the lead up to Australian Pollinator Week (Nov 8-15), we're showcasing our favourite pollinators in a new social series, Pollinator of the Week. First up we have the Western Blue-bodied Blowfly, an important pollinator for avocados, blueberries, mangoes, onions and carrots. Fun Fact: The Aussie expression running around like a blue-arse fly comes from this flies erratic flight pattern, where it suddenly changes direction. Learn more about the research we fund that looks at alternative crop pollinators: https://bit.ly/34KZ6QD

06.01.2022 Asia Fruit Logistica (AFL) and AsiaFruit Congress are the flagship international trade events for the horticulture industry. These events are usually held in Hong Kong, however, this year they are being delivered virtually in a digital event format on Tuesday 17th (AsiaFruit Congress) and Wednesday 18th Friday 20th November (AFL ON). Hort Innovation will be leading the Australian National Pavilion under the Taste Australia banner where visitors can connect with Australian ...delegates and businesses. Tickets for visitors cost $55 AUD and can be purchased here: https://www.asiafruit-ticketshop.com/afl2020/public/ Purchasing the Visitor Package will give you access to AsiaFruit Congress, all webinars and live streams as well as the option to organise and conduct formal business meetings, discuss deals and plan the season ahead with international exhibitors and delegates. An online tutorial on how to navigate the platform can be viewed here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NAi5uqqBTaQ&feature=youtu.be

06.01.2022 Developing and Implementing an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) plan is critical for production nurseries so that they can ensure business continuity and sustainability. Delivered by Greenlife Industry Australia and funded by Hort Innovation, seven production businesses are participating in a program that seeks to provide production nurseries with a cost-benefit analysis on the implementation of IPM practices and elements. Watch on as Azalea Grove Nursery's Production Mana...ger, Ray Doherty provides insight into how the program has been able to improve the effectiveness of their crop monitoring procedures and sampling. Read the full case study here: https://bit.ly/NY17009

06.01.2022 To wrap up our National Science week series, we spoke to Hort Innovation's Head of Research & Development Byron de Kock who told us about the priorities for the R&D team and current Vegetable Fund research that is inspiring him. #ScienceWeek

05.01.2022 Introducing our final Pollinator of the Week, the Australian Stingless Bee. These small black bees that often get mistaken for flies do not sting (hence the name stingless) but they can bite! They live in social hives (like the honey bee) with a distinctive spiral brood comb and store honey and pollen in separate pots. Usually found in warmer tropical regions, they are the native pollinator of Australia’s only native nut crop Macadamia. They also love pollinating apples,... strawberries, and mangoes. Interesting fact: You can attract these bees to your backyard by planting a range of flowers including herbs like thyme, basil and lavender as well as native lilies and flowering gums. To find out more about our Stingless bees project with Western Sydney University visit: https://www.horticulture.com.au//research-reports/ph16000/ Want to know what to plant to attract native bees? Check out this helpful World Bee Day video: https://youtu.be/gjYRMifZ7RM #australianpollinators #stinglessbees #pollination #pollinationresearch

05.01.2022 Happy National Agriculture Day! Today we celebrate the tens of thousands of Australians working in the horticulture industry. 2020 has been hard for us all but Aussie growers like Andrew Dewar continue to work tirelessly to ensure we have fresh, nutritious food on our tables, 365 days a year.... #AgDayAU

04.01.2022 Tomorrow on My Market Kitchen, we visit Sandra Lindstrom in South East Queensland to chat with her about the benefits Lindols Macadamias has seen as a result of our levy-funded research and development, including improvements to pollination techniques and post-harvest storage. To watch the full story, tune in at 3.30 pm on Channel 10.

04.01.2022 Hort Innovation's iMapPESTS project, supported by the Australian Government through the Rural R&D for Profit Program, is set to deliver six sentinel trials by the end of 2020. Each sentinel is equipped with monitoring equipment to collect important data that could identify and predict the presence of pests and pathogens that impact the agriculture sector. Hear from South Australian vegetable grower Anthony De Ieso who has been involved in the iMapPESTS project and believes sentinels can improve the way growers approach their pest management.

04.01.2022 Join us for the next Hort Insights webinar which will look at the future of pollination and how we will ensure pollinator health with the expansion of protected cropping systems. Hort Innovation's Research & Development Manager, Ashley Zamek will be joined by Dr Lisa Evans and Dr Katja Hogendoorn to discuss the issues pollinators face in doing their jobs in protected cropping environments as well as the research and strategies that are being investigated to overcome these iss...ues and ensure effective partnerships between growers and pollinators. When: Thursday 12th November @2:30 pm Click here to register to attend: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_hkJL-Ko-QoCZbXR96EWoEw For more information visit: https://www.horticulture.com.au//research-repor/webinar-5/ #pollination #Australianpollinatorweek

04.01.2022 Today on My Market Kitchen we head to the Darling Downs in Queensland to visit fourth-generation potato grower, Kerri-Ann Lamb who tells us all about her family-run business and the latest innovation being implemented to satisfy her customer's needs. Tune in at 3.30 pm on Channel 10 to see the full story.

03.01.2022 The citrus industry is one of Australia's largest and most valuable horticultural industries with produce grown in almost every state and territory, allowing for many different varietals. They're currently in season, fresh, delicious and ready to buy now.

03.01.2022 An ongoing pollination research and development project looking at increasing yield and quality in tropical horticulture recently proved that cross-pollination occurs in the majority of macadamia orchards. This means that cross-pollination is critical for nut production and maximising yields in macadamia orchards. Australian Macadamias Society CEO Jolyon Burnett said "This research is helping to put the pieces of the puzzle together. We’re now beginning to understand the crit...ical components. There is a lot of interest from Australian macadamia growers because of the potential for better pollination to improve yields and increase kernel recovery." https://www.horticulture.com.au//cross-your-Is-and-dot-yo/