ARC Training Centre for Smart and Sustainable Horticulture. The ARC Training Centre for Smart and Sustainable Horticulture will train the next generation of professionals who will drive the expansion,

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ARC Training Centre for Smart and Sustainable Horticulture. The ARC Training Centre for Smart and Sustainable Horticulture will train the next generation of professionals who will drive the expansion, profitability, and sustainability of Australia’s protected horticulture to mitigate the impacts of food insecurity and climate change. The Centre will empower the Protected Cropping industry to respond to four key challenges: narrow variety base, shortage of skilled labour, establishment and energy costs, and slow technology adoption. Centre HDRs and ECRs will develop the required capabilities to accelerate the automation and efficiency of the medium and high-tech Protected Cropping sector, enabling long-term industry growth whilst integrating socio-economic issues and reducing environmental impact.. Scheme: Industrial Transformation Training Centres. Field: 3008 - Horticultural Production. Lead: Prof Oula Ghannoum