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2023 macadamia crop forecast revised down
The 2023 Australian macadamia crop forecast has been revised down by 11% from 60,000 tonnes in-shell to 53,160 tonnes in-shell at 3.5% moisture (from 64,400 to 57,000 tonnes in-shell at 10% moisture).
Read full storyBiostimulant trial boosts almond crop yields
New trial results demonstrate that Mycorrcin, a biostimulant from Biostart, has been found to increase the size of young almond trees, as well as the amount and weight of both nuts and kernels, while also improving soil biology.
Read full storyAustralian Macadamia Festival in India
An Australian Macadamia Festival will take place in India later this year thanks to a new Queensland Government grant designed to grow international exports of outstanding Queensland produce.
Read full storyStill lot to learn with almond tree nutrition
After a difficult season for almond production and quality, Anthony Wachtel with the Almond Board of Australia (ABA) says when it comes to tree nutrition, “there is still a lot to learn about what we don’t know yet’’.
Read full storyHull rot a key target for almond orchards
Hull rot has largely become the number one disease target in almonds and it’s likely to continue following wet conditions in recent seasons.
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Yield mapper developed for almonds
There are many factors that need to be right for optimum almond yield. Growers spend all year trying to get these right. Yield mapping is a way to see how that effort turned into producing a high yielding crop.
Read full storyBeneficial insects help control macadamia pests
Favourable chemistry is used strategically to assist beneficial insects in controlling pests.
Read full storyHow processors can gain from Tomra sorting technologies
Modern sorting equipment reduces foreign material and false rejects without the need for manual intervention for nut producers.
Read full storyUnlocking your orchard’s production potential
Biostimulants improve nutrient uptake and efficiency, mitigate plant stress and enhance crop quality.
Read full storyBiosecurity and marketing boost for chestnuts
Program has commenced that combines the management of the exotic disease – chestnut blight – with a program to expand the market opportunities for chestnuts.
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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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