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Gaps in tree canopies are big money losers

Too much sunlight – and therefore potential crop – is being wasted in many orchards.
Read full storyFencing clip for orchards

Unique fencing clip reduces labour costs.
Read full storyDirecting shoot growth to where it’s needed

You can make a deciduous fruit tree do anything.
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Wide range of equipment to improve labour productivity and yields.
Read full storyThink again about olive oil yield potential

Superior tree genetics and advanced production system for high density olive groves.
Read full storyGame changer in tree propagation technology

Enhanced efficiency in the planting and grafting of trees.
Read full storyAvocado tree intensification field day

The DAF avocado team are hosting a field day on the 20th of January 2022 at the Bundaberg research station.
Read full storyKatabatic drift explained and how to avoid it

How to locate frost fans and set up your orchard for best effect.
Read full storyCover crop plantings key to regenerative farming

Project will monitor soil biology, carbon sequestration, nitrogen fixing, fungal/bacterial life and insects.
Read full storyResilience and profits of high-density jackfruit

High-density production and trellis planting systems to be assessed for their cyclone resilience and production capacity and profitability.
Read full storyEllepot trial shows benefits at Ardmona

Ellepot container-grown trees offer new planting possibilities
Read full storyNetting and orchard adaptation for future climates

Adapting to the effects of extreme heat and drier climates will be key to the profitability of orchards.
Read full storyLightweight, affordable metal trellis

Metal posts will play an important role in fruit production and installing protection systems.
Read full storyNew project to evaluate resilience & profitability of high-density orchards

Systems will assess cyclone resilience, production capacity and profitability.
Read full storyPowering pollinators to boost almond yields

Many orchards are devoid of floral resources for bee forage and this poses a significant problem
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