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Australia’s dragon fruit industry set to grow

Australia’s emerging dragon fruit industry is set to grow thanks to a partnership between AgriFutures and CQU.
Read full storyThe beauty of the beauty leaf tree

Potential large-scale plantation tree for biofuel and timber production.
Read full storyNational persimmon evaluation program

The main objectives of this funded project is to import early and late maturing varieties to extend the persimmon season.
Read full storyPotential of pongamia as renewable fuel

New research project assesses commercial potential of pongamia.
Read full storyGrant boosts future of Australian grown dates

Grant twill help increase the availability of locally-grown dates in the heavily import-reliant market.
Read full storyCover crop plantings key to regenerative farming

Project will monitor soil biology, carbon sequestration, nitrogen fixing, fungal/bacterial life and insects.
Read full storyPortable test kit for native fruit

On site measurement now available of key market attributes of popular bush fruits like Kakadu, green and Burdekin plums.
Read full storyUpdated plant protection guide

The guide is recognised as a respected and valuable reference for temperate fruit industries.
Read full storyDigital platform seeds growth in persimmon industry

Grant will mean better outcomes for the persimmon industry,
Read full storyPortable chemistry kit sweetens native bush fruit production

The tool kit can be used to provide information on seasonality, growing conditions and plant physiology.
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 storyAustralian persimmon production bouncing back

The persimmons industry is expanding as recognition of the fruit continues to increase.
Read full storyNew research to explore potential of pongamia

Historically, pongamia has been exploited for a variety of household uses, now its potential as a biofuel, biomass, stockfeed and carbon sequester is being explored.
Read full storyAustralian walnut harvest wraps up

Walnut production in Australia is growing rapidly.
Read full storyCarob and Moringa - a developing industry

Carob and Moringa have the potential to improve dietary health and benefit the environment.
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