News

Luna Sensation gets label extension

Avocado Mangoes Tropical trees Disease & weed control Sept. 28, 2020



New registration increases options for disease control and resistance management in tree crops.

Read full story

Chilean scientists investigate the avocado flower's aroma

Avocado Flowering, thinning & PGRs Sept. 24, 2020



Avocado project seeks to develop artificial attractants for pollinators.

Read full story

Avocados for the Northern Territory

Avocado Sept. 19, 2020



New variety of avocado looks suited to Top End environment.

Read full story

LoRa devices boost crop yield on connected avocado farms

Avocado Technology in agriculture Water supply & irrigation Sept. 13, 2020



Accurately monitoring environmental crop stress.

Read full story

Cryogenics preserves genetic lines of avocado

Avocado Technology in agriculture Sept. 11, 2020



Avocado shoot tips have successfully been cryogenically frozen and revived.

Read full story


Data-driven water management in Manjimup

Avocado Cherries Pome fruit Specialty tree crops Stone Fruit Aug. 21, 2020



Calculating the value of water for crop, farm and community.

Read full story

Westfalia launches new avo rootstocks

Avocado Aug. 4, 2020



Two new avocado rootstocks to be introduced.

Read full story

Bee attractant expands use

Avocado Cherries Mangoes Pome fruit Stone Fruit Flowering, thinning & PGRs Aug. 3, 2020



Popular bee attractant expands its crop usage

Read full story

Improving avocado fruit quality: evaluation of post-harvest treatments

Avocado Post harvest July 30, 2020



In Australia, the primary diseases affecting avocado fruit after harvest are anthracnose and stem-end rot.

Read full story

New post-harvest technology for avocado

Avocado Post harvest July 22, 2020



New technology increases shelf life for avocados.

Read full story


Coronavirus restrictions a concern for SA avocado growers

Avocado July 16, 2020



Avocado farmers in South Australia fear they might have to delay their harvest due to coronavirus restrictions and trade disruptions, as interstate produce continues to fill supermarket shelves across the country.

Read full story

Waste reduction in avocado

Avocado Marketing & export Post harvest June 27, 2020



Leading Australian avocado marketer eyes growth with supply chain technology.

Read full story

Tech to give avocado farm an edge

Avocado Technology in agriculture June 25, 2020



Alterra is setting up its first avocado site using technology to enhance sustainability and yield.

Read full story

New test could guarantee the perfect avocado

Avocado Post harvest June 16, 2020



Test could reduce waste by 10% and help meet consumer demands for ‘ready-to-eat’ avocados.

Read full story

Produce always on the move at Dons Fort Packing

Avocado Citrus June 2, 2020



Dons Fort Packing know a thing or two about the growing, picking and packing of local produce.

Read full story