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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 storyCeres Imaging adds plant level insights for Australia
For the first time, growers can measure the impact of crop stress on individual trees and vines
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.
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Critically endangered macadamia species becomes a plant supermodel
There are only around 100 known trees in existence.
Read full storyResearchers 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.
Read full storyNew season Aussie walnuts soon to reach waiting consumers as industry looks to beat production record
Fresh Australian walnuts are on their way to market with this year’s harvest now complete in New South Wales orchards and nearing completion in other states
Read full storyCanadian firm lobs $854m takeover offer for agri group Webster
Webster Limited is set to be purchased by Canadian interests, with a proposed $854 million takeover by PSP Investments.
Read full storyPecan Market is anticipated to witness a growth rate of 6.9% during the forecast period 2018 – 2026
The market of pecans is witnessing an upsurge with the rise in product adoption. Persistence Market Research (PMR) highlights the growth trajectory of the global pecans market in a new report titled ‘Pecan Market: Global Industry Analysis 2013 – 2017 and Forecast 2018 – 2026’.
Read full storyDefending Australia against Xylella
The number one plant biosecurity threat to Australia is now under the spotlight through a new Hort Innovation funded project.
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