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Collaboration and investment signals bright future

Pome fruit May 10, 2021



More than $140 million invested into packing and storage facilities

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Monitoring now bundled with frost fans

Establishment & maintenance Tractors & machinery May 9, 2021



The quietest frost fans on the market.

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Avocado production tipped to double

Avocado May 8, 2021



The number of avocados grown in Sunraysia and the Riverland next season is expected to double.

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Prickly pear is a fruit fly concern

Fruit Fly May 7, 2021



Prickly pear produces fleshy fruit, which is a host for fruit fly

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Avocado discovery may point to leukemia treatment

Avocado May 6, 2021



A compound in avocados may ultimately offer a route to better leukemia treatment.

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Australian walnut harvest wraps up

Nuts Specialty tree crops May 5, 2021



Walnut production in Australia is growing rapidly.

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Australian company to launch digital marketplace to help modernise sales

Marketing & export May 1, 2021



Network effect will emerge as more buyers and sellers us platform

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Apple harvesting robot plucks a piece of fruit every seven seconds

Pome fruit Technology in agriculture April 30, 2021



Robot uses a mix of cameras and deep learning algorithms to scan trees.

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Four orchards join in Goulburn Valley deal

Pome fruit Stone Fruit April 29, 2021



Four family-owned orchard businesses in Victoria's Goulburn Valley are merging into one company with the backing of foreign investment.

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Bravo apple production tipped to grow

Pome fruit Marketing & export April 29, 2021



Bravo apple production tipped to jump one million kilograms on last year.

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Indonesia renews CRA with Australia

Marketing & export April 29, 2021



Country Recognition Agreement renewal arrives three days prior to expiry, providing relief to Australia’s citrus exporters

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Grants to protect Victorian apples and pears

Pome fruit April 28, 2021



Horticultural Netting Program grants available until 4 June 2021

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Natural predators another link in biocontrol chain

Citrus Fruit Fly Insect & mite control April 26, 2021



Parasitoid wasps will be released in Victoria in a project designed to combat the spread of Qfly.

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Biobest becomes new stakeholder in Biological Services

Insect & mite control April 25, 2021



Biological Services now connected to a global network of production subsidiaries that spans more than 20 countries.

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Ausvine Kirogn pruners suit all tree crops

Establishment & maintenance Pruning April 23, 2021



A large range of circular saw attachments for hedge cutting and tree pruning.

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