Kendon Lime Sulphur – a winter weapon for reducing risk and boosting orchard resilience

As Australian orchards brace for another growing season, the true battle for crop health and yield begins not in spring – but now, during dormancy.

Register now for the 2026 Australian Almond Conference

We’re excited to announce that registrations are now officially open for the 2026 Australian Almond Conference.

Final decision on paraquat and diquat

The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) has published its final decisions on the extensive chemical reviews (the reviews) of non-selective herbicides paraquat and diquat.

Building a resilient pest control strategy

For many tree crop growers, routine spraying for insect pests has long been part of the program. It keeps pest pressure down, protects yield, and provides peace of mind before damage becomes visible. But that sense of security is changing.

Entries open for Australian International Olive Awards

New Australian international olive award categories will ensure local growers are better recognised, as the quality of Australian olives continue to match some of the very best in the world.

Fine tuning developing Sunraysia citrus orchard

Brett Hullah and his family are looking forward to their Sunraysia citrus orchard coming into production, as well as adopting specialist irrigation and nutrition strategies, and technologies, to help continue improving efficiencies.

Powering critical crop care with the GOCaddy Rancher

July is crunch time. Water lines are stretched across paddocks, biological inoculants are scheduled for precise soil applications, and fungicide sprayers are calibrated down to the last nozzle.

Strong quality and export demand deliver successful cherry season

Australia’s cherry industry has delivered a strong 2025-26 season, with premium fruit quality and growing export demand driving higher returns and reinforcing Australia’s position in key international markets.

Growers get on top of weed management

Solutions which manage weed challenges in regions with increasingly limited herbicide options are always appreciated by growers – especially when the solutions also provide longer control, reduce ongoing weed burdens and present no risk to produce quality.

Precise insecticide timing reaps export success

With a strong focus on improving citrus fruit quality for the export market, Rolf Swart says precise timing and correct coverage with crop protection applications remains a key to success.

Croplands brings Nelson Hardie’s legendary sprayers to ANZ growers

A California original meets Australian orchards, as Croplands takes the reins on one of the industry’s most trusted names in tall tree spraying.