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Innovation rachets up mango eating experience!
Manbulloo’s ‘Project Flavour’ has launched the tantalising treasures of the Australian National Mango Breeding Program – three new and amazing mango varieties.
Read full storyTropical fruits in line for genetic boost
Murdoch University scientists will establish an advanced genomics platform to help producers overcome industry challenges and improve the performance and value of popular fruit crops.
Read full storyA systems approach to managing nutrients
The Clean Coastal Catchments (CCC) Research team from the NSW Department of Primary Industries (DPI) has taken a 'systems' approach to identifying key knowledge gaps in the science of macadamia nutrient management.
Read full storyExport a major focus for Australian lychee growers
The Australian lychee industry exports around 22 per cent of the national crop.
Read full storyPomegranates – new crop for North Queensland
Pomegranates have potential in FNQ, but more work still needs to be done.
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How to tell when your Jackfruit is ripe to pick
Sheryl Backhouse, long-time member of the Sub-Tropical Fruit Club, gives her top tips on how to know when your jackfruit is ripe for the picking.
Read full storyOrchard management the key to sustainability
Integrated orchard management (IOM) projects designed to get more sunlight into macadamia orchards, promote grass coverage on orchard floors, and manage water drainage are key to improving the industry's resilience and environmental sustainability.
Read full storyFarmable farming app simplifies management
Russell Davison, general manager of Farmable for English markets, travelled to Mareeba, Qld in February 2022, where he had the opportunity to meet Andrew Crebert and Rory Nunes. Mr Crebert and Mr Nunes manage three of Manbulloo's mango and avocado farms in Far North Queensland.
Read full storyBayer trial proves value of farm-wide program
With top quality fruit being the goal at Makhoma Farms in the Gin Gin-Wide Bay region of Queensland, owner John Warren is quick to point out that it’s a whole program approach that is not only most effective, but also most efficient.
Read full storyAustralia’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.
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Resilience and profits of high-density jackfruit
High-density production and trellis planting systems to be assessed for their cyclone resilience and production capacity and profitability.
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 storyGrowing custard apples using biological systems
Continuous learning leads to success for custard apple producers.
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 project to evaluate resilience & profitability of high-density orchards
Systems will assess cyclone resilience, production capacity and profitability.
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