News

MRG sells citrus assets to Costa Group

Citrus Sept. 26, 2020



Sale of conventional citrus at Nangiloc property.

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Helping Western Australia breed the world’s best apple

Pome fruit Sept. 25, 2020



Research aims to produce new apple varieties with improved health attributes.

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Chilean scientists investigate the avocado flower's aroma

Avocado Flowering, thinning & PGRs Sept. 24, 2020



Avocado project seeks to develop artificial attractants for pollinators.

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Cold plasma treatment aims to keep fresh produce safe

Post harvest Sept. 23, 2020



Australia’s Centre for Produce Safety is funding research on cold plasma wash water treatment.

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New tech underpins evolution of world class citrus nursery

Citrus Establishment & maintenance Sept. 22, 2020



Innovation has reduced the production cycle for citrus trees.

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New answer to major pests of tree crops

Almonds Macadamias Pome fruit Stone Fruit Insect & mite control Sept. 21, 2020



A new mode of action for some insect pests and short withholding period.

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Aust custard apples: jewels of the tropics

Tropical trees Sept. 20, 2020



Ever wondered why lovers of custard apples just cannot get enough of this decadent fruit?

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Avocados for the Northern Territory

Avocado Sept. 19, 2020



New variety of avocado looks suited to Top End environment.

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Millions of bees on the move

Almonds Macadamias Flowering, thinning & PGRs Sept. 18, 2020



Bees moved from almond orchards to macadamias.

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New citrus variety information sheets available

Citrus Sept. 17, 2020



New citrus variety information sheets now available.

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Smarter pear orchards to consistently produce better quality pears

Pome fruit Sept. 16, 2020



Experimental pear blocks will provide insights into the effects of rootstock, training systems and tree density on fruit yield and quality.

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Labour shortage looming: Growers must act now!

Business solutions & labour Sept. 14, 2020



Harvest Trail Information Service advises 'growers to be proactive.

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LoRa devices boost crop yield on connected avocado farms

Avocado Technology in agriculture Water supply & irrigation Sept. 13, 2020



Accurately monitoring environmental crop stress.

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Cryogenics preserves genetic lines of avocado

Avocado Technology in agriculture Sept. 11, 2020



Avocado shoot tips have successfully been cryogenically frozen and revived.

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Woolworths backs organic growers

Marketing & export Organic farming Sept. 10, 2020



Woolworths awards Organic Growth Fund grants to four family-owned Australian farms.

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