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Driverless tractor trial on track
The future has arrived at the Almond Board of Australia’s Almond Centre of Excellence (‘ACE’) orchard, with the introduction of an autonomous tractor to assist with farm operations, increase worker safety and enhance orchard efficiency.
Read full storyInformation automation – huge gains for small cost
When we hear “automation” we tend to think machinery, but it’s not all big-ticket items. “Information automation” is defined as using digital technology to automate the collection, processing, analysis, and dissemination of information, says ABC Software founder Sharon Chapman.
Read full storyHumane, ‘smart’ rodent control with Goodnature
As the weather cools as it has now, it’s a good idea to start thinking about rodent-proofing your property.
Read full storyManaging tree crop picking. There’s an app for that!
An orchard management app that allows pickers to easily record their own progress and helps drivers find full bins via GPS technology is in the final stages of implementation at a Riverland citrus operation.
Read full storyNew Mango MRL mobile app
The Australian Mango Industry Association (AMIA) has released its mobile phone app to help growers manage chemical application and facilitate trade.
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Picking app evolves to provide more control
Harvest technology provider AgPick Technology’s picking app has evolved to help growers, including tree crop producers identify and act on productivity peaks and troughs to gain control over labour expenses.
Read full storyABC takes your spray diary online
The old adage of “it’s not broke, don’t fix it” is out-of-date in today’s landscape where every opportunity for automation and increased efficiency should be explored.
Read full storyFencing Clip a 'No brainer!'
Davo’s Fencing Clip continues to make inroads in the trellised fruit growing sector with major orchards across four states taking up the simple technology to hold their trellis wires easily and securely.
Read full storyAI trialled for high-risk bug detection
Some of Australia’s brightest minds are collaborating to finalise a portable device that uses artificial intelligence to help biosecurity officers more quickly identify high-risk brown marmorated stink bugs (BMSB) on the frontline.
Read full storyBreakthrough in mango processing
New machine can peel, de-seed, and cut and dice fruit efficiently, with little waste.
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Robots and autonomous vehicles combat worker shortage
'Reliability of machines far outweighs the reliability of people.'
Read full storyAGL to power almond orchard with microgrid and solar farm
New solar farm will be the size of two MCGs.
Read full storyHourly rates pushing adoption of platforms
Work platforms are one way that growers can address the twin issues of worker productivity and availability.
Read full storyMobile cherry sizing app delivers early size data
New mobile cherry sizing app.
Read full storyNew technology helps fight varroa
Sensors placed in beehives can detect presence of varroa.
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