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A new multi-industry R&D project Xylella co-ordinator (MT17006) has been implemented by Hort Innovation to protect the Australian horticulture sector from the current #1 pest and disease threat, Xylella fastidiosa. The…
Read MoreThree new final reports have been published for olive industry R&D projects funded by Hort Innovation, using the olive levy research and development levy and contributions from the Australian government.…
Read MoreHort Innovation is in the process of developing a new Strategic Plan, which will be launched in mid-2019 and replace the current plan. Stakeholder consultation is an integral part of…
Read MoreBy Dr. Soumi Paul Mukhopadhyay Introduction: TasteBook™ is a sensory training initiative by Australian Olive Association (AOA) which continues its journey to share the experience of appreciating, describing and understanding…
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It’s been a busy few months for our industry of late, with information-packed events held across the country from August through to December. Attendee numbers and feedback for all have…
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The correct and strategic application of pesticides is an important aspect of integrated pest and disease management (IPDM), and a key topic of the national IPDM Field Day program included…
Read MoreExercise Fastidious, testing the response to the detection of Xylella fastidiosa, was held in Brisbane on 14-15 November 2018. There were 59 attendees from 29 organisations: the Australian Government, all state…
Read MoreThe Olive Wellness Institute (OWI) has had a highly productive first phase. In just 12 months, the OWI team has developed a library of resources which provide credible, evidence-based information…
Read MoreVoting members of Hort Innovation, Australia’s national horticultural Research and Development Corporation (RDC), elected three board directors at the November AGM, increasing the female representation to four out of nine…
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Details have been finalised for the next three IPDM Field Days being run as part of the national program in the olive levy-funded project: An integrated pest and disease management…
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