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NEM reshapes Australian agriculture with science that listens

Australian farmers face unprecedented challenges: climate variability, soil degradation, and rising input costs. In this evolving landscape, many are turning their attention underground – to the living systems which sustain healthy, resilient crops.
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Australia on alert Xylella fastidiosa found in China

Australian olive growers are stepping up preparations against the risk posed by the bacterium Xylella fastidiosa after its spread was confirmed in China.
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Protecting orchards using agrivoltaics: a game changer for climate adaptation?

For apple and pear growers, too much sun can be a costly problem, as bleached, sunburned fruit won’t make the premium grade.
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Post-harvest nutrition crucial for next season success

While many growers stop applying nutrients after harvest, targeted post-harvest foliar treatments can significantly enhance fruit quality, tree resilience, and overall productivity in the next cycle.
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FrostBoss secures growers with large scale innovation

As climate variability continues to challenge growers worldwide, FrostBoss remains at the forefront of frost protection solutions.
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Reinventing the pre-seeding double-knockdown tactic

The double-knockdown tactic is a key component of the WeedSmart Big 6 strategy, which aims to keep weed numbers low, preserve herbicide efficacy and give competitive crops ahead start.
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It’s party time for pistachio’s progress

Australia’s emerging pistachio industry has taken a quantum leap at Bannerton, 8km south of Robinvale, this week with the official unveiling of the Australian Pioneer Pistachio Company’s state-of-art pistachio hulling facility.
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The inside line on desert limes

A growing number of people know Australia has its own highly productive native citrus in citrus glauca– or the desert lime. Desert lime trees evolved in, and occur naturally across, the challenging outback and thrive when taken to other environments, withstanding both heat and frost.
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Narrow orchard systems under the microscope

Newly established Narrow Orchard Systems will enable researchers to answer important questions on productivity and profitability in temperate fruit crops, under current and future climates and across key Australian production regions.
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Partnership launches packaging trial

Mountain Blue and Opal Partner to launch plastic free cardboard packaging trial
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TRANSTAK deliveries on track

TRANSTAK Engineering and Equipment has been manufacturing and supplying fruit growers with equipment for around 25 years.
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Horticultural career beckons for third generation farmer

Third generation Robinvale local, Will Jury, has taken up a new national role with 7 Worlds Ag.
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Aussie nuts to fulfill international demand

As significant almond and macadamia orchards reach maturity over the next few years, Australia’s tree nut industry looks set to meet growing international demand according to new industry research.
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Tasmanian apple exporters forge new pathways.

A recent collaboration amongst Tasmanian fruit growers has resulted in a container of Tiger Fuji apples successfully exported to Taipei.
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Underground acoustics amplify soil health

Barely audible to human ears, healthy soils produce a cacophony of sounds in many forms – a bit like an underground rave concert of bubbles and clicks.

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Inside this issue
Citrus yields hit big numbers
CropLife releases new resistance management strategies
ANFIC cracks down
Featured Crops - Mangoes
Featured Crops - Nuts
Insights - Technology in orchards
Insights - Establishment & maintenance
Insights - Flowering, thinning & PGRs
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