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Queen of health benefits

A high-antioxidant fruit created in Queensland could have the potential to boost human brain activity and scientists at The University of Queensland are keen to carry out further research.
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Adapting to climate change

Climate change is altering crop yields but not to the same extent for all plants.
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Benchmarking for almonds

As growers seek to make more informed decisions, a new statistics and benchmarking project is set to provide reliable data to support planning, forecasting and long-term growth for Australia's almond industry.
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How is your MAP performing?

For Australian stone fruit growers and exporters, modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) is more than just a plastic bag.
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Fertiliser alternative for growers

As global agriculture faces an unprecedented combination of economic and environmental crises, a revolutionary Australian-made solution is answering some of the biggest talking points: soaring chemical costs driven by geopolitical conflict, the declining nutritional value of heavily fertilised food, and severe soil degradation.
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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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Hort leaders selected
Breakfast boardroom updates industry
Records tumble at Asia Fruit Logistica
Australian Citrus Congress hits Mildura for 2027
Featured Crop - Tropical fruit trees
Featured Crop - Cherries
Feature - Water supply & irrigation
Feature: Disease & Weed Control
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