Family has long grape growing history

For Kyle Lovreta, a third-generation table grape grower in the Swan Valley, Western Australia, farming isn’t just a career – it’s his way of life.

Talking technology with JD

In this issue of Australian Tree Crop, we talk to John Deere Australia and New Zealand small ag and turf marketing manager Erin Wagstaff about some of her company’s products and technology which can help Australian tree crop growers.

Is there any simplifying IPM?

Simplifying IPM. But it’s not that simple … the ‘I’ in IPM stands for integrated which means stuffing whatever will manage pests into the process.

Pollination pressure a growing concern

Potential declines in bee populations due to varroa mite infestation could jeopardise Australian horticultural production, Rabobank says in a newly released report.

World goes nuts for Australian almonds

The new almond season has kicked off with a strong start to sales.

The role of nitrogen form in almond production

For almond growers aiming to finetune their nutrient programs and unlock consistent, high-quality yields, Lono, a new-generation fertiliser which delivers stabilised amine nitrogen (SAN), offers a targeted way to feed the crop and boost long-term orchard health.

Six generations of farming, one bright future in macadamias

Carl Nielson never set out to rewrite his family’s farming story – but he’s certainly added a new and promising chapter.

Dealing decisively with the threat of dry flower disease

One of the unusual challenges for macadamia growers is the very long cycle between flowering and harvest leaves such a short window for pruning, mulching and other crop maintenance.

Productivity push for nut industries

The nut industry is set to become a big winner out of Hort Innovation’s $760 million R&D portfolio.

David Pollock Joins New Edge Microbials

New Edge Microbials is pleased to welcome David Pollock as Territory Sales and Development Manager for New South Wales, based in Dubbo.

AgNova has new NSW manager

AgNova Technologies Pty Ltd sources, develops and distributes specialty crop protection and production solutions for agricultural and horticultural producers, and for selected non-crop users.

Central Queensland family wins Honey Gold grower of the year

Central Queensland fruit growing business Groves Grown Tropical Fruits of Yeppoon has won Piñata Farms’ Honey Gold Grower of the Year award at the annual Honey Gold Congress.

Syngenta’s strong roots in Hort Connections blossoms in 2025

Amid the bright lights and loud signs at Hort Connections 2025, in the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, stood a tree bearing the symbolism of a big move for Syngenta.

Hort Connections sets sights on Adelaide

Hort Connections 2025 has been run and done – and the 2026 event has been set for Adelaide.

Picking the stars of Tassie fruit industry

The 2025 award recipients for the Tasmanian Fruit Industry were announced at June’s industry awards dinner, held as part of the Fruit Growers Tasmania 33rd industry conference in Hobart.