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Waste reduction in avocado
Leading Australian avocado marketer eyes growth with supply chain technology.
Read full storyTech to give avocado farm an edge
Alterra is setting up its first avocado site using technology to enhance sustainability and yield.
Read full storyNew test could guarantee the perfect avocado
Test could reduce waste by 10% and help meet consumer demands for ‘ready-to-eat’ avocados.
Read full storyProduce always on the move at Dons Fort Packing
Dons Fort Packing know a thing or two about the growing, picking and packing of local produce.
Read full storyMaximising pollination – the missing link
A radar-like sensor that effectively monitors bee pollination activity is set to improve pollination rates and increase yields.
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Tough year for avocados with weather and virus challlenges
Tough year, but avocado lovers can still expect to find plenty of delicious avos in store.
Read full storyApeel raises US$250M amid rapid global growth
New fruit coating can triple shelf life.
Read full storyPemberton avocado industry ripe for expansion
Planned planting of 300 hectares of avocados will represent 10 per cent of the WA's avocado production once fully developed.
Read full storyHistory helps open new doors
Spray and fuel costs significantly reduced using GreenTech spraying equipment.
Read full storyControl of fruit spotting bug with Trivor
Trivor insecticide controls a range of key pests in avocados, macadamias, mangoes, grapes and citrus.
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Survey reveals avocado growers encouraging pollinators
The survey is being undertaken to improve the pollination services provided by beneficial insects and other pollinators through revegetation programs that enhance food availability for pollinators.
Read full storyAustralian research results in higher yielding avocados
Finally, faster and healthier avocado propagation is becoming a reality for Australian growers.
Read full storyAvocado production set to increase in Western Australia
Alterra’s new 300ha avocado expansion, titled ‘carpenters project’, set for Pemberton in state’s south west.
Read full storyInterested in a PhD scholarship and into avocados
The project will conduct laboratory and field studies to investigate the biology and ecology of the citrus blossom bug in avocado crops in Queensland.
Read full storyAvocados' nutritional value 'justifies water use'
No other food offers the same nutritional value per litre of water used to harvest it, according to WAO
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