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New research protects Australia's precious pollinators
Diversity in crop pollination depends on the presence of flowering plants and nesting opportunities in the landscape.
Read full storyAvocado will be the best-selling tropical fruit by 2030
Total value of world avocado exports would reach an estimated USD8.3 billion.
Read full storyLovocados set sail for Asia a year early
Costa Avocados have sent their first ever sea-freight container of avocados to Asia.
Read full story$28 million program to improve farm productivity
The program will optimise orchard systems to help produce more fruit and nuts per hectare.
Read full storySpray technology reaches new heights in avocados
"Spraying costs have significantly lowered, and crop losses are reduced due to better spray coverage."
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Putting the future of avocados on ice
Cryopreservation aims to preserve important avocado cultivars and key genetic traits.
Read full storySoluble calcium boosts avocado fruit quality
Calcium plays a vital role in cell structure and strength.
Read full storyCeres Imaging adds plant level insights for Australia
For the first time, growers can measure the impact of crop stress on individual trees and vines
Read full storyAvocado production tipped to double
The number of avocados grown in Sunraysia and the Riverland next season is expected to double.
Read full storyAvocado discovery may point to leukemia treatment
A compound in avocados may ultimately offer a route to better leukemia treatment.
Read full storyFruit grower gets largest NT water licence
Plans to build a 3500ha irrigated horticulture project.
Read full storyWoolworths reveals details about its avocados
"The best case scenario for avocados being delivered from farm to shelf is around seven days."
Read full story$694K R&D grant for avocado development
R&D will enable implementation of intelligent irrigation and fertigation systems and real-time detection systems for soil and root health.
Read full storyCOSTA launches digital traceability platform
Fruit stickers will enhance business supply chain traceability and consumer engagement.
Read full storyFeasibility study for 300-hectare avocado project completed
Farm will produce avocados from September to February when supply is limited from the rest of Australia.
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