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Grants to protect Victorian apples and pears

Pome fruit April 28, 2021



Horticultural Netting Program grants available until 4 June 2021

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Natural predators another link in biocontrol chain

Citrus Fruit Fly Insect & mite control April 26, 2021



Parasitoid wasps will be released in Victoria in a project designed to combat the spread of Qfly.

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Biobest becomes new stakeholder in Biological Services

Insect & mite control April 25, 2021



Biological Services now connected to a global network of production subsidiaries that spans more than 20 countries.

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Beekeepers back genetic improvement to boost honey bee industry performance

Flowering, thinning & PGRs April 23, 2021



'Plan Bee' is working with queen breeders, beekeepers and growers to build a national honey bee genetic improvement program.

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Ausvine Kirogn pruners suit all tree crops

Establishment & maintenance Pruning April 23, 2021



A large range of circular saw attachments for hedge cutting and tree pruning.

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Sharing knowledge from citrus trials

Citrus April 22, 2021



Trials include heavy pruning and high nutrition treatments in Afourer mandarins.

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Fruit grower gets largest NT water licence

Avocado Citrus Mangoes Establishment & maintenance April 21, 2021



Plans to build a 3500ha irrigated horticulture project.

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Cracking a tough nut for macadamia growers

Macadamias April 19, 2021



Thinner shells, bigger kernels and tougher husks for resisting pests.

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Mobishear cordless pruners

Establishment & maintenance Pruning April 18, 2021



Cordless pruning equipment designed to last.

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Promising research in recycling almond waste

Almonds April 17, 2021



Biosolarization is a method of recycling waste biomass and disinfecting orchards.

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World’s biggest macadamia processor expands facility

Macadamias April 15, 2021



Expansion will ensure growers can take a bigger bite of export opportunities.

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Woolworths reveals details about its avocados

Avocado Post harvest April 15, 2021



"The best case scenario for avocados being delivered from farm to shelf is around seven days."

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Three day, online national fruit fly symposium slated for May 4

Fruit Fly April 14, 2021



The ongoing battle against fruit fly, which continues to threaten over half of Australia’s $13 billion horticulture sector and the 60,000 people it employs, is to be discussed at a national three day forum from May 4-6.

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Tracing the origins of fruit fly incursions

Fruit Fly April 12, 2021



Identifying and tracing the sources of invasive pests are crucial in managing biosecurity.

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Clean Coastal Catchment macadamia project update

Macadamias April 11, 2021



The Clean Coastal Catchment project aims to improve water quality for oceans, estuaries and coastal wetlands.

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