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Plant walnuts closer. Unthinkable? Think again!
High-density planting can also be applied to walnut trees.
Read full storyUpdated plant protection guide
The guide is recognised as a respected and valuable reference for temperate fruit industries.
Read full storyNew fumigant for almonds and other nuts
Fumigant for broad-spectrum control of stored product pests and quarantine pests.
Read full storyGrant to facilitate market expansion for nut industry
Grant will assist with market expansion, diversification and sustainability.
Read full storyTOMRA sorter combines lasers and engineering
New platform will make it possible for nut processors to detect and eject specific types of defects.
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Managing pests and predators in pistachios
Report aims to demonstrate the impact of insectary plantings on pest management and orchard biodiversity
Read full storyNew research protects Australia's precious pollinators
Diversity in crop pollination depends on the presence of flowering plants and nesting opportunities in the landscape.
Read full storyFocus on the target for best nutrient results
The ‘4Rs’ - Right Place, Right Product, Right Rate and Right Time
Read full storyAustralian walnut harvest wraps up
Walnut production in Australia is growing rapidly.
Read full storyCritically endangered macadamia species becomes a plant supermodel
There are only around 100 known trees in existence.
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Researchers use compressed carbon dioxide to decontaminate almonds and other nuts
Almonds retain their characteristic flavor and quality using this process.
Read full storyNew system eliminates plastic bags
The Ellebag is an alternative to plastic bags for fruit and nut producers.
Read full storyPecan producers form plan to secure harvest workforce
Harvest team of mostly backpackers brings in pecan harvest.
Read full storyVictorian pistachio grower looks to male nuts for new hybrid species
Long lead times to develop new pistachio varieties.
Read full storyWalnut demand grows
Australian walnut growers are expecting a bumper harvest in 2021 after drought saw production fall sharply in recent years.
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