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Queensland fruit flies have a nose for trouble

A study published in Scientific Reports by Macquarie University Applied BioSciences has revealed that Queensland Fruit Fly (Q-fly) can detect the presence of potential predators by smell. Incredibly the study also found that Q-fly modify their behaviour based upon this detection, adopting predator specific responses.

May 6, 2020

biosecurity, horticulture, research

Plant flammability runs in the family

A large team of researchers from Lincoln University, the University of Auckland, and Auckland University of Technology has shown, in an article* published in the prestigious journal Nature Plants, that the flammability of plant species generally runs in the family.

Apr 16, 2020

horticulture, research

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The next generation Horticulture Statistics Handbook is here

The latest edition of the much-anticipated Australian Horticulture Statistics Handbook is now live and boasts an exciting new interactive dashboard with improved search functionality and user preferences.

Apr 8, 2020

agribusiness, horticulture

Learning Videos

Hort pests webinar

Apr 8, 2020

horticulture, research

Hort Connections postponed

AUSVEG and the Produce Marketing Association of Australia – New Zealand (PMA-ANZ) have postponed Hort Connections 2020, which was due to be held 15-17 June 2020 in Brisbane.

Mar 20, 2020

horticulture, news

Fruit fly management for vegetable growers

Applied Horticultural Research has produced five videos for vegetable growers outlining strategies growers can use to manage fruit flies http://ahr.com.au/pests-and-diseases/fruit-fly-management-for-vegetable-growers-new/ The videos focus on the fruit fly life-cycle, monitoring the population, use of protein baiting, MAT and female traps, barriers and hygiene.

Mar 16, 2020

horticulture

Spinach conference postponed

The International Spinach Conference due tobe held at Lakes Entrance in Gippsland, Victoria, has been postponed due to COVID-19 virus transmission concerns.

Mar 11, 2020

horticulture, news

Videos

PhD study puts the cherry on top

PhD candidate Cameron Stone’s work is helping Tasmanian cherry growers by comparing results from different protective covering systems.

Feb 28, 2020

horticulture, research

Biosecurity online training

Plant Health Australia’s Biosecurity Online Training (BOLT) platform provides e-learning courses related to plant biosecurity.

Feb 27, 2020

biosecurity, horticulture

Promising fruit fly trap to be tested on grapes

Agriculture Victoria scientists are set to trial a new trapping strategy in Victorian vineyards, in a bid to control a major horticulture pest.

Feb 19, 2020

biosecurity, horticulture, news, research

Improving supply chains to achieve higher returns for Queensland horticulture producers

CQUniversity is spearheading an online survey to investigate Queensland horticulture producers’ interest in achieving high product returns by supporting improved supply chains, enabling exports to Asia.

Feb 19, 2020

horticulture, research