High-quality, crushed, sieved, nutrient-charged and biologically inoculated pecan nut biochar, ready for use in soils or potting mixes (Image: Erik van Zuilekom)
By Erik van Zuilekom
What if the most transformative amendment available to nursery production was not new at all, but ancient, misunderstood, and hiding in plain sight? Biochar is gaining traction across Australian horticulture, yet much of what is sold under its name barely qualifies as true biochar.… Continue reading
Read MoreBy 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
Read MoreBy 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
Read MoreBy 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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