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Consumer choices shaping the future of climate-impacted produce

New research from The University of Western Australia has found consumers tend to prioritise the quality of produce, such as size, firmness, and aesthetics, over their empathy for farmers impacted by extreme weather events.

News

Horticulture production value reaches $17 billion

The February release of The Australian Horticulture Statistics Handbook 2023/24 has revealed a 4.3 per cent growth (YOY) in total production value for Australia’s horticulture sector to $17billion.

News

Paraquat back in the spotlight

Agsafe has been in discussions with Work Safe Victoria regarding concerns the storage threshold for Paraquat products in Victoria – before a premises is classified as a major hazard facility (MHF) – was significantly lower than in other jurisdictions.

Orchard equipment and pruning

John Deere responds to challenge of rising input costs

John Deere is responding to customers’ concerns about rising input costs in tree production crops with a range of solutions and technologies, including further refining its range of 5 Series tractors custom-built for the sector.

Business solutions & labour

Labour-saving tech receives $52 million boost

Amid workforce challenges, the horticulture sector is poised to adopt the latest in automation technology for pollinating, spraying, harvesting and packing to boost productivity, with estimated labour savings on the table of up to 90 per cent.

Products and services

Kendon: Fertilising made simple

Kendon’s High K is a broad-spectrum liquid fertiliser designed to enhance crop yields, improve quality, and promote plant health.

Products and services

Prospr on show in Washington State

New Zealand-based agritech company Robotics Plus attended the NW Hort Expo in Washington State to showcase Prospr - an autonomous, multi-use, hybrid vehicle for agriculture.

Products and services

Protecting tree crops through scorching summers

Hot, dry Australian summers create extreme moisture deprivation and heat stress, so farm managers must adapt and modify their agricultural methods and integrate innovative technologies to keep tree crops thriving in tough conditions.

Post harvest

Solutions for transport challenges

When it comes to increasing sustainability for the entire fresh produce supply chain while also maximizing profit potential, some of the most crucial factors are freshness, quality, shelf life and minimising food waste.

Business solutions & labour

PNG workers making their mark in Australia

Sylvester Lepi was a subsistence farmer in Papua New Guinea when he joined the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) scheme in 2019.

Business solutions & labour

Grant Scheme helps farmers access modern tech

Ahead of another expected hot summer, Australian agtech company Farmbot is urging farmers to take advantage of a Federal Government-backed rebate program by investing in water monitoring technology which will save them time, fuel, natural resources and money

Business solutions & labour

FreshCloud sensor integrations for real-time value chain quality control

AgroFresh Solutions, has announced two groundbreaking collaborations with Rubens Technologies and Escavox which it says will enhance AgroFresh’s FreshCloud digital platform, a comprehensive data-backed solution letting the produce supply chain to make real-time decisions.

Tree crop insights

It’s party time for pistachio’s progress

Australia’s emerging pistachio industry has taken a quantum leap at Bannerton, 8km south of Robinvale, this week with the official unveiling of the Australian Pioneer Pistachio Company’s state-of-art pistachio hulling facility.

Tree crop insights

The inside line on desert limes

A growing number of people know Australia has its own highly productive native citrus in citrus glauca– or the desert lime. Desert lime trees evolved in, and occur naturally across, the challenging outback and thrive when taken to other environments, withstanding both heat and frost.

Tree crop insights

Narrow orchard systems under the microscope

Newly established Narrow Orchard Systems will enable researchers to answer important questions on productivity and profitability in temperate fruit crops, under current and future climates and across key Australian production regions.