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Tree genomics program sequences 300 macadamia varieties

Australian plant breeders hope to deliver new varieties with key productivity and profitability traits.
Read full storyAustralian macadamia crop higher than expected

Contributing to the higher crop were a significant number of new macadamia plantings.
Read full storyUltra-fine lime granules key to controlling pH

The new technology we introduced is the ability to put ultra-fine particles into a robust 3–5mm granule.
Read full storySafely control fruit spotting bug with Trivor

Rotational option for resistance management and reducing impact on beneficials.
Read full storyMacadamia turf trial to choose best mixes

Macadamia growers set to benefit from trial work investigating better inter-row surface conditions
Read full storyAustralian macadamia crop to exceed expectations

2020 macadamia crop to exceed expectations.
Read full storyDrones target tree health

Drones tell farmers how their crop is performing.
Read full storyNew answer to major pests of tree crops

A new mode of action for some insect pests and short withholding period.
Read full storyMillions of bees on the move

Bees moved from almond orchards to macadamias.
Read full storyFeral pig exclusion fencing saves macadamia crops

Investment in exclusion fencing can recoup its cost within one to two years.
Read full storyMacadamia tree shaking replaces fungicides

Chemical-free solution to controlling husk spot disease.
Read full story2020 Australian macadamia crop on track to reach target

The 2020 Australian macadamia crop remains on track to reach the forecast 36,500 tonnes in-shell at 3.5% moisture (39,000 tonnes at 10% moisture), announced the industry’s peak body, the Australian Macadamia Society (AMS) today.
Read full storyControl of fruit spotting bug with Trivor

Trivor insecticide controls a range of key pests in avocados, macadamias, mangoes, grapes and citrus.
Read full storyWide Bay macadamia grower says ancient Korean farming technique improved yields

A Wide Bay macadamia farmer has credited an ancient farming method hailing from Korea for a large increase in crop yield.
Read full storyDisease management lifts macadamia industry confidence

Australia’s native macadamia nuts are worth over $250 million in exports a year, and research to improve disease management is helping to step up the crop’s productivity to further increase its value.
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