The Genetics of Fruit Sensory Preferences project, funded by Hort Innovation Frontiers, involved creating language similar to that used by winemakers, so plant breeders had a consistent way to assess flavour and identify traits consumers valued most. The ‘flavour wheels’ aimed to help breeders identify promising varieties earlier in the breeding process, accelerating the development of fruit consumers would enjoy.
Early RoBird trials in Australian almond orchards recorded an 89 per cent reduction in fruit loss within monitored trial blocks and a 94 per cent bird displacement rate following engagement with the technology. Now, the biomimetic drone is being put to the test in strawberries. In this video, Tim Harris takes us onto his farm…
The third cohort of the Australian-Grown Innovation (AGI) Build program will work closely with growers, industry experts and mentors to develop and validate solutions addressing real challenges across Australian horticulture. The AGI Program, co-funded by Hort Innovation Frontiers and Startupbootcamp, supports growers, researchers, startups and industry innovators to transform early-stage ideas into commercially viable opportunities…
TerraBlaster YEAR INVESTED 2026 INVESTMENT THEME Adaptation and resilience Disruptive technologies Challenge Fertiliser is one of the biggest and most variable input costs for many Australian horticulture growers. Good soil information helps growers make better decisions, but for growers, the practical challenge is getting useful soil insight without adding labour, delays or extra field passes.…