Hort Innovation

Hort Innovation’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) is happening virtually on Friday, 28 November at 12.00pm AEDT, and every member of Hort Innovation has a say. Visit our website to: 🔹 Read the Notice of Meeting 🔹 Watch the AGM candidate spotlight video 🔹 Learn how to vote and have your say in shaping the future of horticulture 👉 https://lnkd.in/gWbdK8yB Let’s keep driving impact, together. #HortInnovation #Horticulture #AGM2025 #FutureFocused

Australia recently marked World Mushroom Day with a celebration of flavour and versatility. 🍄 In partnership with culinary favourite Courtney Roulston, Australian Mushrooms launched three globally inspired recipes, Spiced Mushroom Tacos, Mushroom Katsu Sandwiches, and Spicy Honey-Soy Mushroom Noodles – all designed to inspire everyday meals. With the theme “travel around the world with mushrooms”, the campaign reached over 23 million Australians, appearing across major media outlets and sparking conversation around mushrooms as a versatile ingredient. 👏 A big thank you to those who helped bring the campaign to life. Australian Mushroom Growers' Association #HortInnovation #Horticulture #Makreting #WorldMushroomDay #AustralianMushrooms

New support for Western Australia’s culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) vegetable growers, designed to build capability, boost business performance, and strengthen resilience across the sector.     Delivered in partnership with vegetablesWA, this project is connecting growers with tailored extension, education and innovation programs that reflect their needs and ambitions. 🌱      This work is part of building a more connected, inclusive, and future-ready industry, where every grower has the tools and support to succeed. Learn more 👉 https://lnkd.in/gf8v6z7w #HortInnovation #Horticulture #Vegetables #CALD #Extension #Education  

Don’t miss this chance to hear how marketing investments are driving real results for growers, boosting consumer demand, increasing returns, and shaping positive behaviours across the industry.    🌱 Get the latest on campaigns making an impact, from earned media and retail to export channels  🌱 See how industry input is shaping smarter, co-designed marketing programs  🌱 Share your feedback and help us deliver even better outcomes    🗓️ Wednesday, 5 November  🕛 12:00–12:45pm AEDT    Secure your spot: https://lnkd.in/gwcrQ2cc    #HortInnovation #Horticulture #Marketing #LevyInAction #Webinar 

We’re excited to launch a new campaign for the nursery industry that puts plants in the spotlight and drives consumer demand. 🌿📈    In partnership with Domain, the Hort Innovation marketing campaign reveals that homes featuring greenery, like leafy yards, balcony gardens and indoor plants, can sell for up to 17% more, attract more views, and sell faster. It’s all part of ‘The Plant Value’ report from Greener Spaces Better Places, backed by your nursery marketing levy.    This initiative is a direct investment in the Demand Creation priority of the Nursery Strategic Investment Plan, designed to shift consumer attitudes and grow plant sales.  🌱 It educates consumers on the real value of greenery  🌱 It inspires more Australians to buy plants  🌱 It positions nursery products as essential to lifestyle and property value    Read the report: https://lnkd.in/g3G8qg6g    #HortInnovation #Horticulture #NurseryIndustry #GreenerSpacesBetterPlaces #Marketing Holly Jackson Elyse Allum

We are excited to announce the launch of the Horticultural Industry Internship Program - a new project being developed in partnership with Western Sydney University (WSU) to give students real-world experience in horticulture and help build a skilled, job-ready workforce for the future.     Through tailored, industry-based placements, students from the Bachelor of Science (Agricultural Science) and Master of Science (Agriculture, Greenhouse Horticulture) programs - including future students from WSU’s new India campus - will gain hands-on experience and training aligned with real workforce needs. 🌱   By supporting both local and global talent, the program boosts employability, addresses skill gaps, and supports students’ transition into roles across the sector - strengthening the future of Australian horticulture.    🎓 Learn more about the internship: https://lnkd.in/gNkkUpSc    #HortInnovation #Horticulture #Internship #FutureFarming #AgCareers

What’s driving productivity in Australian horticulture? 📊    Find out this Monday in the second webinar of our series, diving into the productivity drivers of capability building and data automation.    Hear directly from leaders across the vegetable, onion, macadamia and nursery industries as they share insights from levy-funded benchmarking projects.    Whether you're a grower, researcher or industry stakeholder, this session will spotlight the tools, talent and tech transforming how horticulture works smarter.    🗓️ Monday, November 3  🕟 4:30PM AEDT  🔗 Register now: https://lnkd.in/gWDrWNDv    #HortInnovation #Horticulture #Productivity #AgTech #DataAutomation #Webinar Violet Edwards

Hort Innovation’s 2025 Annual Report is live, showcasing a year of strong investment, industry collaboration and impact across Australia’s $17 billion horticulture sector. 🌱     In 2024/25, we backed over 400 projects with $171.2 million in investment, powered by grower levies, government contributions, grants, and co-investment. From grower-led tech trials and fast on-farm biosecurity testing to new market access and varietal development, these investments are delivering real impact where it matters most.     Whether it's smarter data, robotics and automation to boost productivity, or initiatives that drive domestic demand and expand export opportunities, we’re backing the people, technologies and ideas that safeguard industry and shape a stronger future for Australian horticulture. 🚜🌏     🔗 Explore the highlights: https://lnkd.in/gxcNxywP    #HortInnovation #Horticulture #AnnualReport #AustralianFruit #AustralianVegetables #AustralianNuts 

We are excited to share a new project update - in partnership with CSIRO we will be bringing to life a breakthrough research project set to transform avocado orchard management across Australia.🥑   This initiative is developing a cutting-edge, non-contact tool to measure carbohydrate levels in avocado trees - helping growers make smarter decisions for more consistent yields and improved fruit quality. By harnessing AI and drone technology, the project aims to deliver orchard-wide insights and support sustainable, profitable returns for growers nationwide. Discover how this innovation is shaping the future of Australian avocados 👉  https://lnkd.in/gkdA6UBQ #HortInnovation #Avocados #SmartFarming #Innovation #Technology #OrchardManagement

A new national project is rolling out to help Australian banana growers stay ahead of pest and disease threats. Backed by Hort Innovation and Australian Banana Growers, it’s all about smarter surveillance, hands-on grower training, and stronger industry resilience. 🍌🛡️ The project will deliver practical tools, multi-pest surveillance protocols, pest ID resources, and best practice guidelines. Growers will get hands-on training in disease detection and containment, with a focus on threats like Banana Bunchy Top Virus (BBTV) and Leaf Spot. It builds on the success of previous efforts, strengthening collaboration across industry, community, government and scientific experts, and keeping our banana sector resilient and ready for the future. 🔗 Learn more about the project: #HortInnovation #Horticulture #Biosecurity #AustralianBananas