Welcome to the third episode of the Protected Cropping Podcast series, where we interview key partners of the Hort Innovation Frontiers program - an initiative designed to advance horticulture through protected cropping innovation and to help growers maintain profitability, while adapting to the future.

In this episode, Anita Chennell speaks with Dr Ian Goodwin (Research Manager Horticulture Production Sciences) and Dr Alessio Scalisi (Senior Research Scientist) from AgVic about the automation and innovation projects trialled at Tatura SmartFarm. Reflecting on two years of the project, now wrapped up, they share what they found and what was solved, from retractable covers over cherries and apples to solar panels over pears.

Read more and find the latest updates on this project on the AHR website here.

Feel welcomed to reach out to Ian or Alessio to arrange a visit to the Tatura SmartFarm at ian.goodwin@agriculture.vic.gov.au or alessio.scalisi@agriculture.vic.gov.au.

The Growing horticulture through protected cropping innovation program (AS23001) is funded through Hort Innovation Frontiers with co-investment from Applied Horticultural Research (AHR), Flavourite Hydroponic Tomatoes, The Costa Group, Apex Greenhouses, The Victorian Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA), PolyBee and contributions from the Australian Government.

Music by AtlasAudio from Pixabay

Welcome to the second episode of the Protected Cropping Podcast series, where we interview key partners of the Hort Innovation Frontiers program - an initiative designed to advance horticulture through protected cropping innovation and to help growers maintain profitability, while adapting to the future.

In this episode, Anita Chennell speaks with Jim Madden (Chief production and innovation officer) from Flavorite about the automation and innovation projects they are trialling and commercialising to help address labour efficiency, product quality, and sustainability across protected cropping.

Read more and find the latest updates on this project on the AHR website here.

The Growing horticulture through protected cropping innovation program (AS23001) is funded through Hort Innovation Frontiers with co-investment from Applied Horticultural Research (AHR), Flavourite Hydroponic Tomatoes, The Costa Group, Apex Greenhouses, The Victorian Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA), PolyBee and contributions from the Australian Government.

Music by AtlasAudio from Pixabay

Welcome to the first episode of the Protected Cropping Podcast series, where we interview key partners of the Hort Innovation Frontiers program - an initiative designed to advance horticulture through protected cropping innovation and to help growers maintain profitability, while adapting to the future.

In this episode, Anita Chennell speaks with CEO of Apex Greenhouses Folco Faber about the training and trials they are conducting to help growers explore new technologies and practices that can improve productivity and long-term sustainability.

Read more and find the latest updates on this project on the AHR website here.

The Growing horticulture through protected cropping innovation program (AS23001) is funded through Hort Innovation Frontiers with co-investment from Applied Horticultural Research (AHR), Flavourite Hydroponic Tomatoes, The Costa Group, Apex Greenhouses, The Victorian Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA), PolyBee and contributions from the Australian Government.

Music by AtlasAudio from Pixabay