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Demonstrated success for almond aeration
The Agriculture Victoria team at the Mildura SmartFarm, in collaboration with Harveston Aeration Solutions and under the guidance of Dr Zelmari Coetzee, have successfully demonstrated the drying of wet almonds using ambient aeration.
Read full storyOn-the-go orchard fruit harvest quality sensing
Innovative research into fruit quality at harvest within an orchard block will make management, traceability and pack-out performance more effective for the apple, pear and stone fruit industries.
Read full storyApple thinning: a returning challenge!
Many of today’s most grown apple varieties need fruit thinning to obtain the right fruit bearing, desired fruit size, and to avoid biennial bearing.
Read full storyRetractable rain and hail shelters save crops
Rain shelters aid cherry quality and production.
Read full storySMS recruiting function now part of AgPick app
SMS system allows growers to recruit and communicate with pickers directly ahead of Australian cherry season.
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Hourly rates pushing adoption of platforms
Work platforms are one way that growers can address the twin issues of worker productivity and availability.
Read full storyTranstak Engineering ready for harvest
Transtak Engineering and Equipment manufactures a range of self-loading bin trailers for the orchard industry as well as a full range of high-strength/lightweight aluminium picking ladders.
Read full storyAutonomous drone harvest trial in stone fruit
Autonomous harvest options have great potential to deal with labor shortages.
Read full storyNew software modules from Tie Up Farming
Tie Up Farming captures data and records activities on the go, using mobile technology.
Read full storyAgpick's solution for piece rates on cherry farms
Growers need to ensure compliance with Horticulture Award piece rate rules ahead of the coming season.
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CQU’s auto-harvester to revolutionise mango production
Harvester is part of an integrated system which will ensure farmers know how many fruit are on their trees, when they will be in perfect condition, and when to employ the right number of workers.
Read full storyRobot fruit picker to help tackle labour shortages
Robot pickers to work in orchards as soon as 2023.
Read full storyNew robot technology for apple growers
Monash University engineers have developed a robot capable of performing autonomous apple harvesting.
Read full storyMachines boost profits and fill the labour gap
Orchardists are investing in machinery in response to labour pressures and to improve efficiencies.
Read full storyABCgrower gives tree croppers visibility
ABCgrower delivers an easy-to-use solution to manage the minimum wage.
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