Applications are now open for three Hort Innovation funded Churchill Fellowships that will enable recipients to travel the world for 4 to 8 weeks to access industry related knowledge not readily available in Australia. (more…)
Tag: horticulture
QLD banana farmers saved from banana freckle
Queensland banana growers have avoided a serious biosecurity risk with the Northern Territory officially declared banana freckle free. (more…)
Northern Tasmania declared fruit fly free
Northern Tasmania was officially reinstated as a Pest Free Area, opening the door to domestic trade. (more…)
Festive fruit, veg and nuts bring slice of health to Christmas
The festive season and excess often goes hand in hand, but it’s never too early to kick off your New Year healthy eating regime by adding fresh, Queensland grown fruit, vegetables and nuts to the Christmas table. (more…)
Australian berry growers welcome Federal Government support for fresh produce
The industry body representing Australia’s fastest growing fresh produce sector – berries – has welcomed the federal government’s confirmation of a $650,000 assistance package to restore consumer confidence following the recent spate of incidents of tampering with strawberries and other fruits. (more…)
Genome mapping for trees critical to Australian horticulture
A new $13.3 million joint research project will look at tree genetics to better understand how genes control traits that are valuable to Australian horticultural growers. (more…)