TerraBlaster

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.…

New exoskeletons the future of more productive farming

Horticulture growers are bringing the future to their farms, trialling wearable exoskeleton technology. The aim? To reduce physical strain on workers and lift productivity around the most demanding on‑farm tasks. Launched today by Hort Innovation, the new Frontiers project will test how exoskeleton “exosuits” can support workers carrying out repetitive and physically intensive horticulture jobs,…

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Australia’s $130m horticulture export push accelerates as FASTA marks two years of progress

Australia’s horticulture sector is strengthening its global competitiveness as the Fresh and Secure Trade Alliance (FASTA) completes its second year. “FASTA is building the evidence, tools and capability that underpin Australia’s access to high value markets. In just two years, we’re seeing tangible outcomes that will benefit growers for decades to come,” Hort Innovation GM…