3727 research projects
Research project
Advancing women's leadership across the Australian Horticultural Sector - Pool 2
Hort Innovation
This investment provides women in the horticulture industry the opportunity to apply for leadership development courses. The scholarship funding delivered through the project is intended for women across all levels of leadership experience and covers up to 60% of their program costs. The courses on offer are provided by Women...
22 Dec 2016 - 21 Dec 2021
New South Wales, Australia
Research project
Churchill Fellowships
Hort Innovation
Hort Innovation has joined forces with the Churchill Trust to offer three Fellowships annually, each valued at around $26,000, to drive innovation and transformation within Australia’s horticulture industry. The Fellowships are open to any industry participants who have an idea for a research project that can benefit the sector. Applications...
13 Feb 2017 - 1 Mar 2024
New South Wales, Australia
Research project
Emerging Leaders in Protected Cropping
Hort Innovation
This investment is addressing an identified gap in the training of future leaders in the Australian protected cropping industry through the development of a Graduate Diploma and Certificate in Protected Cropping, delivered by Western Sydney University. Up to 30 future leaders will be selected each year to complete the course...
1 Jul 2019 - 1 Jul 2024
New South Wales, Australia
Research project
Enhanced 2020 Agrifood and Internet of Farms Traction Program
Hort Innovation
This investment is supporting three horticulture levy payers to attend the Enhanced Agrifood and Internet of Farms Traction Program in the Netherlands. The program has been designed by KPMG to help drive the success of Australian’s agrifood sector by providing senior executives and emerging leaders with access to best-in-class insights...
12 Jun 2020 - 30 Sep 2022
New South Wales, Australia
Research project
IPM Program for the Australian Macadamia Industry – NSW DPI
Hort Innovation
This project is part of a research program responsible for developing, demonstrating and facilitating the adoption of integrated pest management (IPM) strategies, to ultimately support macadamia growers in having pest-resilient farming systems.
18 Oct 2016 - 18 Oct 2021
New South Wales, Australia
Research project
IPM Program for the Macadamia Industry – DAF
Hort Innovation
This project is part of a research program responsible for developing, demonstrating and facilitating the adoption of integrated pest management (IPM) strategies, to ultimately support macadamia growers in having pest-resilient farming systems.
1 Apr 2017 - 1 Sep 2021
New South Wales, Australia
Research project
Macadamia Integrated Disease Management
Hort Innovation
This project is tasked with delivering a holistic integrated disease management program – which is compatible with integrated pest management – to increase the productivity and profitability of macadamia growers and the Australian macadamia industry at large. Its work includes a combination of research, training and communication activities, to improve...
10 Nov 2017 - 19 May 2022
New South Wales, Australia
Research project
Macadamia growing handbook
Hort Innovation
This investment is producing a revised version of the Macadamia Growers Guide, a resource that assists macadamia growers and industry supply chain members to effectively manage their macadamia crops. The digital version will support ongoing updates so that the guide will reflect new research and evolving understanding of best management...
29 Jun 2021 - 28 Feb 2024
New South Wales, Australia
Research project
Enhanced National Bee Pest Surveillance Program
Hort Innovation
This investment is delivering a nationally coordinated bee-pest surveillance program to help safeguard honey-bee and pollinator-dependent industries in Australia. It builds upon the previous National Bee Pest Surveillance Program (MT12011), and includes upgrading sentinel hive arrays, strengthening relationships with surveillance operators, the introduction of new elements such as Asian hornet...
21 Dec 2016 - 12 Dec 2021
New South Wales, Australia
Research project
An IPM extension program - onion and potato
Hort Innovation
This project for the onion and potato growing and processing industries has a focus on integrated pest management (IPM). Its core activities are to support growers in adopting IPM on farm – improving pest management with minimal pesticide use and a reduction in associated costs. This includes the delivery of...
2 Dec 2016 - 1 Dec 2021
New South Wales, Australia