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Extending white peach shelf life
White peaches may look perfect at harvest, but they quickly lose value during storage and transport.
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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.
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AUSTRALIAN HAZELNUT INDUSTRY SOON TO DESCEND ON ORANGE.
The 2026 Spring Symposium of the Australian Hazelnut Industry is being held in Orange, NSW on the 12th and 13th September.
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Going nuts for nuts
Almonds might rule the roost in Australian nut production, accounting for more than 50 per cent of the total tree nut production area, and macadamias might be the high-value glam nut in the market, but producers and consumers are increasingly going nuts over multiple other varieties.
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Premium genetics deliver profitable outcomes for apple growers
The Australian national apple breeding program, ANABP 01, has reached an important milestone, with Bravo apples now fully distributed nationwide and Soluna moving into an expanded export phase following its recent China launch.
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Technology in orchards
Exploring innovation in Tasmania
A recent study tour to northern Tasmania brought together Elders and DJ’s Growers agronomists and clients, offering a firsthand look at how innovation, technology and value-adding are shaping modern horticulture.
Flower, Thinning & PGRs
Ideal nutrient combination for flowering and fruiting
Australian fruit and vegetable growers now have the opportunity to better finish their crops and reduce multiple nutrient applications, with a unique new water-soluble fertiliser combining high calcium and potassium with low, ammonium-free nitrogen.
News
Soluna Australian apples launch in mainland China
Soluna Australian apples, a premium brand, has officially entered the Chinese market, marking a significant milestone there for the commercialisation of Australian apples.
Products and services
Kendon Lime Sulphur – a winter weapon for reducing risk and boosting orchard resilience
As Australian orchards brace for another growing season, the true battle for crop health and yield begins not in spring – but now, during dormancy.
News
Register now for the 2026 Australian Almond Conference
We’re excited to announce that registrations are now officially open for the 2026 Australian Almond Conference.
News
Final decision on paraquat and diquat
The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) has published its final decisions on the extensive chemical reviews (the reviews) of non-selective herbicides paraquat and diquat.
Products and services
Building a resilient pest control strategy
For many tree crop growers, routine spraying for insect pests has long been part of the program.
It keeps pest pressure down, protects yield, and provides peace of mind before damage becomes visible. But that sense of security is changing.
News
Entries open for Australian International Olive Awards
New Australian international olive award categories will ensure local growers are better recognised, as the quality of Australian olives continue to match some of the very best in the world.
Products and services
Fine tuning developing Sunraysia citrus orchard
Brett Hullah and his family are looking forward to their Sunraysia citrus orchard coming into production, as well as adopting specialist irrigation and nutrition strategies, and technologies, to help continue improving efficiencies.
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