Tree Crop Oct/Nov '25

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Breeding better macadamia trees for Australian growers

A new project is set to deliver better macadamia trees for Australian growers.

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Just ask a farmer

BASF Agricultural Solutions Australia has launched Ask a Farmer, a national initiative designed to bring Australians closer to the farmers who grow their food.

Know your pest

Nosy weevils come by the dozen – and more

Ion Staunton is an entomologist at Pestech.com.au, manufacturers of PyBo Natural Pyrethrum Insecticidal Concentrate. Ask your Ag supplier or talk to a human: 1800 12345 7 Weevils are a family of beetles, easy to identify – just check out the drawings.

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New apple makes a ‘magic’ debut in 2025

Just three years after its first commercial plantings, 2025 marked a major milestone for the Fruit Australia Group with the debut of its first early volumes of Sunrise Magic apples.

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New option for Botrytis control in cherries

Botrytis grey mould ( Botrytis cinerea ) has long been overlooked as the cause of serious fruit losses, in an industry that has consistently battled brown rot ( Monilinia spp.).

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Bravo apples win best fresh snack award

It’s official – Bravo apples, the distinctive burgundy apples grown throughout Australia, are winning over fans on the east coast this spring, having been named one of Australia’s healthiest snacks.

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AgTech solutions for narrow orchard systems in Western Australia

Two-dimensional (2D) multileader narrow orchards, characterised by tightly spaced rows (typically 2-2.5m) with planar cordon canopy training, are emerging as the future of modern fruit production to meet the challenges of labour shortage, resource efficiency, and sustainability

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Farrelly new boss at FPSC

New Fresh Produce Safety Centre chief executive Damien Farrelly says he is delighted to have joined an organisation where ‘some really impactful work’ is well and truly underway.

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Chambers new food commissioner

Queensland Fruit and Vegetable Growers chief executive Rachel Chambers has been appointed as Queensland Food Farmers’ Commissioner.

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ABC Software focuses on what matters most

Managing a modern horticulture business often requires juggling multiple software tools, each designed for a specific purpose.

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Avocado Australia boss John Tyas to step down

Avocados Australia has confirmed long-serving chief executive John Tyas will retire on July 3 in 2026, bringing to a close more than 13 years in the role.

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Kanzi breaks records as HBMA set five year strategy

The Horticultural Brand Management Australia (HBMA) board, along with general manager Elisa King and key industry partners, recently came together for a strategic planning workshop to set its direction for the next five years.

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Helping producers navigate sustainability opportunities

In a boost to producers wanting to be better informed about environmental stewardship, the University of New England (UNE) and AgriFutures Australia launched Environer at the National NRM Knowledge Conference in Cairns.

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Future proofing agriculture

Australian farmers are on the frontline of climate extremes and global food insecurity.

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Water stress scenarios put to the test

A project to establish tree-survival signatures for water stress in orchards is one of only five nationally to receive funding in Round 2 of the Future Drought Fund (FDF) Long-term Trials of Drought Resilient Farming Practices Program.

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Survey provide key data

Australian beekeepers are facing rising costs and labour demands from Varroa destructor (Varroa) management.

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ANFIC protects rootstock

The Australian Nurserymen’s Fruit Improvement Company ( ANFIC ) has undertaken the removal of certain rootstocks from one of its sub-licensed nurseries following the identification of serious breaches of the sub-license agreement.

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Spotlight Plus Herbicide – precision sucker control across orchards and vinyards

In the face of rising labour costs and increasing disease pressure, Spotlight Plus Herbicide has emerged as a vital tool for growers seeking efficient, targeted sucker control across a wide range of horticultural systems.

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Refrigerated cargo keeps everything – and everyone – cool

As the lead carrier brand for the CMA CGM Group in Oceania, ANL knows how important it is your stone fruit stays top quality whether you are shipping cherries, peaches, plums, apricots - or any stone fruit.

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7 Worlds Ag celebrates first year

7 Worlds Ag is celebrating the first anniversary of its corporate rebranding initiative, buoyed by the positive feedback from its dealer customers and growers.

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AgroFresh Announces New AI-Powered Imaging and Orchard Analytics Partnerships with Aerobotics and Neolithics

Integration Reinforces FreshCloud as the Industry’s Most Connected Digital Quality Ecosystem