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Insect behaviour determines pollination efficiency

Sweet cherry productivity depends heavily on the efficiency of insect-mediated pollination, especially in modern orchards characterised by self-incompatible cultivars requiring the transfer of compatible pollen between different varieties.

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Improving nitrogen use efficiency in tree crops

Disrupted global supply of fertiliser, rising input costs and tightening environmental regulations are pushing tree crop growers to rethink how they use nitrogen.

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Action beats reaction

Climate concerns have returned to focus of the global horticultural sector as meteorological forecasts point to the development of a super El Niño event.

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Strengthening resilience in the face of citrus disease

A favourite in many households and a vital source of income for farmers, citrus plays an important role in Indonesia’s agricultural economy.

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Extending white peach shelf life

White peaches may look perfect at harvest, but they quickly lose value during storage and transport.

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Nitrogen helps feed the world – and why supply chains matter

Fertiliser doesn’t usually make the headlines – but right now, with geopolitical tensions disrupting global supply chains, it is a key concern.

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Tasmanian cherry growers adapting to a changing climate

A new research trial is helping Tasmania’s $66 million cherry industry adapt to climate change and the likelihood of hotter, drier summers and more frequent extreme rainfall events, while supporting premium fruit production.

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How do we grow more fruit and less wood?

New Zealand scientists have joined the Narrow Orchard Systems (NOS) team to provide their wealth of experience in tree training systems.

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Beyond bananas - why precision is becoming the new standard in fruit ripening

Fruit consumption in Australia depends not only on supply, but on achieving consistent quality at the right stage of ripeness, making postharvest ripening critical.

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Snail activity ramps up in autumn

Adult snails are most active from late autumn through to late spring, when conditions are cool and moist. During this time, they feed vigorously and prepare for reproduction.

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Dromana orchard nets some valuable cover

Ajani’s Bayview Orchards at Dromana in Victoria has been working with Agrinova for the installation of hail netting at its new facility.

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High input approach paying off for Century Orchards

The Century Orchards almond enterprise near Loxton in South Australia’s Riverland region is well-known for its high input, high production focus, as well as its openness to industry, and its latest moves have contributed to further improvements in production.

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Global expansion and innovation for Catalytic Generators

After a year of growth across Europe, China and Latin America, Catalytic Generators has entered 2026 with renewed momentum.

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Unlocking the sublime in native Australian citrus

Growing global production of citrus offers opportunities for Australia’s little-known 6 native species, according to a University of Queensland researcher.

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Here’s the crunch: soil health in organic orchards is not so different

Organic agriculture is an increasingly popular management approach, embraced by growers and consumers alike for its potential to reduce environmental impacts.

Tree Crop News

Insect behaviour determines pollination efficiency

Improving nitrogen use efficiency in tree crops

Action beats reaction

Strengthening resilience in the face of citrus disease

Extending white peach shelf life

Nitrogen helps feed the world – and why supply chains matter

Tasmanian cherry growers adapting to a changing climate

How do we grow more fruit and less wood?

Beyond bananas - why precision is becoming the new standard in fruit ripening

Snail activity ramps up in autumn

Dromana orchard nets some valuable cover

High input approach paying off for Century Orchards

Global expansion and innovation for Catalytic Generators

Unlocking the sublime in native Australian citrus

Here’s the crunch: soil health in organic orchards is not so different

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