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An orchard spraying scenario
Here’s a common situation: an orchardist following IPM identifies a pest which poses an economic threat.
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News
ADAMA boss looks forward to strong future in Australia
ADAMA president and chief executive Gaël Hili commended the company’s relationship with Australia’s major rural retailers and is looking forward to further strengthening its business with local partners.
Products and services
Water reuse strategies gaining momentum in fruit and nut packhouses
Across the tree crop sector, water management is moving steadily up the agenda as packhouses respond to increasing pressure on supply reliability, discharge limits and operating costs.
Products and services
Post-harvest nutrition in tree crops with Kendon PFF Gold
In tree crop production, harvest may signal the end of one season – but physiologically, it marks the beginning of the next.
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Future-proofing frost protection in an uncertain world
Precision electric frost protection. Lower running costs. Reduced maintenance. Proven performance.
Tree crop insights
Beyond bananas - why precision is becoming the new standard in fruit ripening
Fruit consumption in Australia depends not only on supply, but on achieving consistent quality at the right stage of ripeness, making postharvest ripening critical.
Tree crop people
Twists and turns for a rewarding career in horticulture
Despite some twists and turns along the way, it seems Mel Turner was always destined for a career in horticulture.
Products and services
Cellmate helps defy extreme weather to deliver premium grapes
After one of the most challenging growing seasons in more than a decade, table grape operation Natale Farms of Robinvale, Victoria, has reported exceptional results in berry size, firmness, and weather resilience by integrating new bio-nutrition product, Cellmate, into its crop management program.
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Wrath: a smarter strike against disease
From black spot in apples to brown rot in stone fruit and downy mildew in grapes, the pressure to protect yield and quality has never been greater.
Tree crop insights
Snail activity ramps up in autumn
Adult snails are most active from late autumn through to late spring, when conditions are cool and moist. During this time, they feed vigorously and prepare for reproduction.
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Project to benefit growers
A Hort Innovation project is set to deliver better macadamia trees for Australian growers.
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Genetic discovery gives hope to bananas
Scientists have pinpointed crucial genetic resistance to a fungal disease which threatens the global banana supply in a wild subspecies of the fruit.
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Tasmanian cherries launch in Hong Kong
The first promotional event of 2026 marking the start of the Tasmanian export cherry season was held in Hong Kong on January 7.
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Dromana orchard nets some valuable cover
Ajani’s Bayview Orchards at Dromana in Victoria has been working with Agrinova for the installation of hail netting at its new facility.
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QTee pears return for second season with triple the Volume
Australian fruit lovers can once again enjoy QTee pears, with the second Australian crop now being harvested.
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