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APT picking technology targets cherry growers

Cherries Harvesting Sept. 25, 2021



AgPick uses RFID technology and has the ability to read QR codes, bar codes, UHF, individual tags, and other technologies already in place.

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Portable test kit for native fruit

Specialty tree crops Tropical trees Sept. 24, 2021



On site measurement now available of key market attributes of popular bush fruits like Kakadu, green and Burdekin plums.

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Keeping watch on 10,000km of coastline

Citrus Sept. 23, 2021



Plant diseases and pests can enter northern Australia through multiple pathways.

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Satellites helping with NT mango harvest

Mangoes Sept. 22, 2021



Satellite imagery used to make decisions around logistics, labour, equipment, packing, storage and transport.

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Naturalure plays key role in fight against fruit fly

Fruit Fly Sept. 20, 2021



Naturalure is naturally derived, very selective, and attracts and kills fruit flies.

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Stress and strain in the cherry skin and cuticle

Cherries Harvesting Sept. 19, 2021



Parka is a specialist cuticle supplement that repairs and increases the cuticle of cherries.

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Growing custard apples using biological systems

Tropical trees Sept. 18, 2021



Continuous learning leads to success for custard apple producers.

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IPM protects macadamia orchards

Macadamias Insect & mite control Sept. 17, 2021



Macadamia growers will benefit from research to increase nut quality, production and profitability.

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Robots for peach orchards

Stone Fruit Harvesting Sept. 16, 2021



Robot specifically addresses pruning and fruit thinning of peach trees.

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Global launch of World Macadamia Organisation

Macadamias Marketing & export Sept. 15, 2021



The WMO plans to stimulate growth, and help to solidify the long-term foundations for a strong, sustainable macadamia market.

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Ceres Imaging - Prioritising investments with aerial imaging data

Almonds Citrus Pome fruit Stone Fruit Water supply & irrigation Sept. 13, 2021



Irrigation imagery that is detailed and high resolution.

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Luna Sensation effective against avocado disease

Avocado Disease & weed control Sept. 12, 2021



New chemistry in rotation for disease management program.

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Nitrate fertiliser lowers your carbon footprint

Fertilisers & nutrition Sept. 11, 2021



Yara is constructing one of the world’s first industrial-scale renewable hydrogen plants Western Australia.

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Updated plant protection guide

Almonds Cherries Nuts Pome fruit Specialty tree crops Stone Fruit Disease & weed control Flowering, thinning & PGRs Fruit Fly Insect & mite control Sept. 10, 2021



The guide is recognised as a respected and valuable reference for temperate fruit industries.

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Avocado production steps up across Asia-Pacific

Avocado Sept. 9, 2021



Global Avocado Congress looks at how regional production can help meet growing demand for avocados in Asia.

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