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Beyond bananas - why precision is becoming the new standard in fruit ripening

Fruit consumption in Australia depends not only on supply, but on achieving consistent quality at the right stage of ripeness, making postharvest ripening critical.

Tree crop people

Twists and turns for a rewarding career in horticulture

Despite some twists and turns along the way, it seems Mel Turner was always destined for a career in horticulture.

Products and services

Cellmate helps defy extreme weather to deliver premium grapes

After one of the most challenging growing seasons in more than a decade, table grape operation Natale Farms of Robinvale, Victoria, has reported exceptional results in berry size, firmness, and weather resilience by integrating new bio-nutrition product, Cellmate, into its crop management program.

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Wrath: a smarter strike against disease

From black spot in apples to brown rot in stone fruit and downy mildew in grapes, the pressure to protect yield and quality has never been greater.

Tree crop insights

Snail activity ramps up in autumn

Adult snails are most active from late autumn through to late spring, when conditions are cool and moist. During this time, they feed vigorously and prepare for reproduction.

Macadamias - Featured Crop

Project to benefit growers

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

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Genetic discovery gives hope to bananas

Scientists have pinpointed crucial genetic resistance to a fungal disease which threatens the global banana supply in a wild subspecies of the fruit.

Specialty tree crops - Featured Crop

Tasmanian cherries launch in Hong Kong

The first promotional event of 2026 marking the start of the Tasmanian export cherry season was held in Hong Kong on January 7.

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Dromana orchard nets some valuable cover

Ajani’s Bayview Orchards at Dromana in Victoria has been working with Agrinova for the installation of hail netting at its new facility.

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QTee pears return for second season with triple the Volume

Australian fruit lovers can once again enjoy QTee pears, with the second Australian crop now being harvested.

News

Cautious optimism for 2026 Australian macadamia crop

The 2026 Australian macadamia crop is predicted to reach 59,080 tonnes in-shell at 3.5 per cent moisture, or 63,350 tonnes at 10 per cent moisture, according to a climate-based forecast produced using scientific modelling developed by the Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries.

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Moving biopesticides opens new opportunities

University of Queensland research has revealed double-stranded RNA-based biopesticides (dsRNA) sprayed on plant leaves can travel right down into root systems.

Tree crop insights

High input approach paying off for Century Orchards

The Century Orchards almond enterprise near Loxton in South Australia’s Riverland region is well-known for its high input, high production focus, as well as its openness to industry, and its latest moves have contributed to further improvements in production.

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Cherry Growers appoint biosecurity officer

Cherry Growers Australia has appointed Caleb van Beynen as its biosecurity officer, supporting both the cherry and summerfruit industries.

Tree crop insights

Global expansion and innovation for Catalytic Generators

After a year of growth across Europe, China and Latin America, Catalytic Generators has entered 2026 with renewed momentum.