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Do higher density plantings lift yield?

Macadamias Feb. 10, 2023



The field of computational modelling has advanced significantly in recent years as information technology, in-field data and plant modelling software have been cleverly combined to develop greater confidence in models, including a visual twist!

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2023 almond crop harvest

Almonds News Feb. 9, 2023



The Almond Board of Australia has released its pre-season crop estimate for 2023.

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Marquis’ new CEO and chair

News Feb. 8, 2023



The world’s largest marketer of macadamias, Marquis Marketing, has announced changes to its leadership team heading into the new year.

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Nutrition program for macadamias

News Feb. 7, 2023



Macadamias require relatively high quantities of the macronutrients, nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, as well as strategic ‘top-ups’ of calcium, boron, magnesium and zinc throughout the growing season for optimal yield.

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Tree traits to boost macadamia production

Macadamias Feb. 7, 2023



Researchers from The University of Queensland have identified two desirable traits in macadamia trees to make orchards more productive and profitable.

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Immunisation of tree crops to be trialled

News Feb. 6, 2023



Hort Innovation has announced an $8.7 million investment to trial tree immunisations that protect Australia’s horticulture industries against the deadly Xylella and Huanglongbing (HLB) diseases.

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More Varroa mites found in NSW

News Feb. 5, 2023



NSW Department of Primary Industries’ (DPI) surveillance and tracing work has confirmed two new detections of Varroa mite in the Hunter and Central Coast areas.

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Registrations open for Hort Connections 2023

News Feb. 3, 2023



Growers and members of the fruit, nut, and floral industries are encouraged to register early for Hort Connections 2023, the biggest business and networking destination for the Australian and New Zealand horticulture industry.

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Mango export market success

Mangoes News Feb. 2, 2023



The International Market Access Assessment Panel (IMAAP) has supported market improvement and access applications for mango exports to the USA and India using irradiation pathways.

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Increase in 2023 macadamia crop

Macadamias News Feb. 1, 2023



The 2023 Australian macadamia crop is predicted to reach 60,000 tonnes in-shell @3.5% moisture (64,400 tonnes in-shell @10% moisture), according to a climate-based forecast produced using scientific modelling developed by the Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries.

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Pest option for almonds in challenging season

Almonds Jan. 9, 2023



The challenge of a very wet spring in many almond growing regions has put the focus on robust insecticide options to contain an anticipated influx of pests.

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The ‘Most Wanted’ list of tree crop bugs!

Insect & mite control Dec. 16, 2022



Depending on where you grow and the tree crop(s) you grow, find out who makes the ‘Most Not Wanted’ pests list.

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New Varroa detections expand red zone

Insect & mite control Dec. 7, 2022



NSW Department of Primary Industries (NSW DPI) tracing and surveillance work has confirmed two new detections of Varroa mite, as field officers continue hive inspections with beekeepers across the state.

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Almond Conference a success

Almonds News Dec. 6, 2022



Over 550 people flocked to the 2022 Australian Almond Conference for three days of networking, presentations and exhibitions in Adelaide recently.

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Macadamia crop beats forecast

Macadamias News Dec. 5, 2022



Australian macadamia growers have recovered from the record rains and flooding in NSW and South East Queensland earlier this year to produce a higher than anticipated crop of 52,974 tonnes in-shell @ 3.5% moisture (56,800 tonnes in-shell @ 10% moisture).

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