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Almond industry set to be more sustainable
Researchers breeding self-fertile and more water-efficient almond trees.
Read full storyNew answer to major pests of tree crops
A new mode of action for some insect pests and short withholding period.
Read full storyMillions of bees on the move
Bees moved from almond orchards to macadamias.
Read full storyNine billion bees on their way to Victoria's almond crops
Australia's largest mass migration of livestock — in the form of bees — is underway.
Read full storyAlmond tree pollination to attract record number of beehives
Each year thousands of hives are transported into almond orchards in Victoria's north-west
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Almond growers cracking on with harvest
Bumper crops are buoying South Australia’s almond industry as demand for its long shelf life product continues to soar.
Read full storyEdete's pollination technology for almond market in California and Australia
Israeli agritech startup Edete Precision Technologies for Agriculture has completed field trials in almond orchards in Israel using its mechanical pollen harvesting and pollination system
Read full storyNuffield scholar explores global avocado production
The Australian avocado industry has an opportunity to bolster productivity and profitability by moving beyond conventional growing and canopy management techniques, at least, according to a report released by 2018 Nuffield Scholar Dudley Mitchell.
Read full storyAlmond producer hits pay dirt
The continued rise of plant-based diets, stronger almond prices and surging Australian exports to China have combined to propel almond producer Select Harvests to a bumper 2018-19 result after years of planning.
Read full storyNarrow canopies could lift almond orchard yields
Improved tree architecture, including narrower canopies, could be the key to growing almond orchard production and efficiency, according to Plant and Food Research Australia senior scientist, Grant Thorp.
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Recycling old trees could reduce almond growers' carbon footprint
Almond growers across the world could reduce their carbon footprint and increase their trees' productivity by recycling their old orchards back into the ground, a research trial in the United States has shown.
Read full storyMicrobes at the root of improved yields
A BioAg fertility program, is leading to an increase in organic carbon and related yield response in a Riverland almond orchard.
Read full storyCanadian firm lobs $854m takeover offer for agri group Webster
Webster Limited is set to be purchased by Canadian interests, with a proposed $854 million takeover by PSP Investments.
Read full storyAlmondco Australia cracks $28.5 million expansion
Major South Australian nut producer Almondco will expand its Renmark processing facility creating 50 new jobs, thanks to a $28.55 million Marshall Liberal Government loan.
Read full storyAlmonds trialled in outback NT
Almond crops are being trialled in the Northern Territory for the first time, with hopes that Central Australia can become a commercial producer.
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