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Managing russeting and fruit finish in apples and cherries

For apple and cherry growers, achieving a clean, uniform and attractive fruit finish is an important part of producing a crop that meets market expectations. While yield and fruit size remain fundamental to orchard performance, skin appearance can have a significant influence on pack-out, grading and market value

Branching out

IFPA strengthens board

The International Fresh Produce Association Australia–New Zealand (IFPA A-NZ) welcomed three senior industry leaders to its board of directors following member elections announced at the association’s Annual general meeting in May.

Hort Connections

Productivity and demand drivers shine at Hort Connections

Despite a challenging economic climate Hort Connections 26 gave growers confidence, with efficiency drivers attracting much attention.

Tree crop insights

Insect behaviour determines pollination efficiency

Sweet cherry productivity depends heavily on the efficiency of insect-mediated pollination, especially in modern orchards characterised by self-incompatible cultivars requiring the transfer of compatible pollen between different varieties.

Mangoes - Featured Crop

Mango research in the spotlight

In late May, Australian Mangoes and NTDAF hosted a two-day event in Katherine and Darwin, featuring field walks and exploration of the latest developments in mango research.

Nuts - Featured Crop

Netted macadamias: trial tracks yield, soil health and water quality

After three years, a trial testing whether retaining leaf litter under macadamia trees improves soil health is wrapping up, with growers awaiting the final report on what it means for sustainability and profitability.

Mangoes - Featured Crop

Razor Rock Farms crowned Honey Gold grower of the year

Razor Rock Farms of Katherine, Northern Territory was named Piñata Farms’ Honey Gold grower of the year at its annual mango congress in Yeppoon, Central Queensland.

Tree crop insights

Improving nitrogen use efficiency in tree crops

Disrupted global supply of fertiliser, rising input costs and tightening environmental regulations are pushing tree crop growers to rethink how they use nitrogen.

Nuts - Featured Crop

Key culprit named but no quick fix for almond tree decline

Researchers have identified an aggressive pathogen contributing to the widespread tree death and production losses in almond orchards across Australia.

Tree crop insights

Action beats reaction

Climate concerns have returned to focus of the global horticultural sector as meteorological forecasts point to the development of a super El Niño event.

Nuts - Featured Crop

Managing hull rot in almonds - lessons from a wet harvest

Unseasonal rainfall during the 2026 almond harvest created ideal conditions for hull rot across major almond-growing regions.

Tree crop insights

Strengthening resilience in the face of citrus disease

A favourite in many households and a vital source of income for farmers, citrus plays an important role in Indonesia’s agricultural economy.

Tree crop insights

Extending white peach shelf life

White peaches may look perfect at harvest, but they quickly lose value during storage and transport.

Tree crop insights

Nitrogen helps feed the world – and why supply chains matter

Fertiliser doesn’t usually make the headlines – but right now, with geopolitical tensions disrupting global supply chains, it is a key concern.

Technology in orchards

Digital toolkit tackles pest management

Australian fruit and vegetable growers will have access to a suite of new digital tools to help them manage the increasing challenge of pests and diseases, currently costing the sector around $3 billion each year.

Tree Crop News

Managing russeting and fruit finish in apples and cherries

IFPA strengthens board

Productivity and demand drivers shine at Hort Connections

Insect behaviour determines pollination efficiency

Mango research in the spotlight

Netted macadamias: trial tracks yield, soil health and water quality

Razor Rock Farms crowned Honey Gold grower of the year

Improving nitrogen use efficiency in tree crops

Key culprit named but no quick fix for almond tree decline

Action beats reaction

Managing hull rot in almonds - lessons from a wet harvest

Strengthening resilience in the face of citrus disease

Extending white peach shelf life

Nitrogen helps feed the world – and why supply chains matter

Digital toolkit tackles pest management

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