Saturday, February 21, 2026

Research & Development

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How to prepare a successful R&D Tax Incentive claim

A practical guide for horticulture businesses

By Tania Harman and Daniel Knox

The Australian Government’s R&D Tax Incentive offers horticulture businesses a valuable opportunity to fund innovation and reduce costs. This practical guide explains how to prepare a successful claim, avoid common pitfalls and maximise benefits.Continue reading

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Unlocking the sublime in native Australian citrus

By Natalie MacGregor

Increasing global production of citrus offers opportunities for Australia’s little-known six native species, according to a University of Queensland researcher.

PhD candidate Joel Johnson at the Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation is investigating the chemical composition and nutritional potential of indigenous citrus species.… Continue reading

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The Rose Project

By Kim Syrus

Many Australian growers have investigated alternative ways to produce field roses grown on their own roots. Unfortunately, the results of these ventures have, in the main, been less than successful. Aware that rose growers in both the United States and Europe have successfully transitioned portions of their crop to cutting-grown plants, I applied and was awarded a Hort Innovation Churchill Fellowship.Continue reading

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