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Positive trends for Australian avocado industry

Avocado Nov. 4, 2020



Australia's avocado production reaches record levels of value and volume.

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‘Smart’ water system boosts tree crop yields

Water supply & irrigation Nov. 2, 2020



Hydrosmart system conditions water and requires no chemicals, filters or maintenance.

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Potential answer to citrus greening disease

Citrus Nov. 1, 2020



Naturally-occurring peptide solution has potential to deliver relief to citrus orchards

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Blockchain tech key to cost savings for Manbulloo mangoes

Mangoes Post harvest Technology in agriculture Oct. 31, 2020



Blockchain platform provides real-time, secure information from the tree to the supermarket.

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Batlow Apples launches eco-friendly punnets

Pome fruit Marketing & export Packaging & labelling Oct. 30, 2020



New packaging has been well received by consumers and the independent sector.

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Helping nature beat pests - Fruit piercing moths

Tropical trees Insect & mite control Oct. 29, 2020



Fruit piercing moths have been elevated to major pest status in many regions.

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High load glufosinate granule offers benefits

Disease & weed control Oct. 26, 2020



A new high strength glufosinate herbicide with unique surfactant technology is now available.

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Macadamia turf trial to choose best mixes

Macadamias Establishment & maintenance Oct. 25, 2020



Macadamia growers set to benefit from trial work investigating better inter-row surface conditions

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GrowData harvest app saves time and money

Avocado Cherries Citrus Pome fruit Stone Fruit Harvesting equipment Oct. 24, 2020



GrowData’s Harvest app is proving itself to be a winner for growers around Australia.

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Australian macadamia crop to exceed expectations

Macadamias Oct. 23, 2020



2020 macadamia crop to exceed expectations.

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Trials underway for new packing and sorting technology at avocado packhouse

Avocado Packaging & labelling Technology in agriculture Oct. 22, 2020



World-leading picking and packing technology combines computer vision with machine learning.

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Mildura storage facilities boost fruit exports and jobs

Citrus Marketing & export Oct. 21, 2020



New fruit warehouse and cold storage facility to boost horticulture exports.

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Manage fruit fly better with Fruition Nova

Fruit Fly Oct. 19, 2020



Fruition Nova is the latest improvement on the original Fruition design.

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A power-packed substitute food for pollinators

Flowering, thinning & PGRs Oct. 18, 2020



Spirulina is a nutrient-filled microalga that is easy to produce and makes for healthier bees.

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UF scientists make big stride toward greening-resistant citrus trees

Citrus Disease & weed control Oct. 17, 2020



Scientists believe they’ve found genes to lay the groundwork to make citrus more tolerant and even resistant to certain diseases, including citrus greening.

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