Horticulture growers are trialling wearable exoskeleton suits to reduce physical strain on workers and lift productivity around the most demanding on farm tasks
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New tool to help growers tackle rising costs
As growers continue to face rising input costs, a new digital tool is being created to provide them with clearer information before making a commitment to a crop
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Achmea Farm Insurance partners with Protected Cropping Australia
Achmea Farm Insurance aims to support Australia’s protected cropping sector, as part of a new strategic partnership
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WA invests in horticulture infrastructure upgrades
An upgrade of a Western Australian horticultural facility will include high-tech cold storage equipment for research on extending the shelf life of local fresh produce
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Flies found to be effective pollinators of berry crops
Two Australian fly species have been found to successfully pollinate berry crops, which could be an alternative to honey bees in cooler temperatures
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$2 million project to enhance citrus industry
A research project which aims to produce new disease resistant citrus varieties will help ensure the long term viability of the industry
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Strengthening drought resilience for winegrape, apple and cherry producers
A new research program will evaluate how different agronomic practices influence drought tolerance for NSW winegrape, apple and cherry producers
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Innovative greenhouse technology launched in Victoria
A world-first food productivity system has launched its first production greenhouse in Victoria and is set for overseas expansion
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Hort Innovation backs autonomous robot investment
The Hort Innovation Venture Fund is investing in an electric, autonomous eTractor with a range of smart towed attachments for horticultural use
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Hort Innovation Venture Fund makes inaugural investment
BioScout has received funding to accelerate commercialisation of its automated disease protection technology for horticultural growers
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