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Agpick's solution for piece rates on cherry farms

Cherries Harvesting July 23, 2022



Growers need to ensure compliance with Horticulture Award piece rate rules ahead of the coming season.

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Varroa-targeting pesticide under development

Flowering, thinning & PGRs July 22, 2022



Scientists will create molecules that selectively bind to and interfere with the hormone receptors of Varroa mite and small hive beetle.

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CQU’s auto-harvester to revolutionise mango production

Mangoes Harvesting Technology in agriculture July 21, 2022



Harvester is part of an integrated system which will ensure farmers know how many fruit are on their trees, when they will be in perfect condition, and when to employ the right number of workers.

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Could flies be the back-up species to pollinate crops

Flowering, thinning & PGRs July 20, 2022



Blowfies go from flower to flower all day because they're a big insect and it takes a lot of energy to constantly fly around.

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Orchard factors to lift fruit quality and yield

Stone Fruit July 4, 2022



Good agronomic management can improve domestic and international demand for fruit.

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Freshcare Certification 4.2: The future of produce

Marketing & export July 3, 2022



Growers who successfully undertake FSQ4.2 certification, can expand to a global market.

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Robotic pollinator could decrease reliance on bees

Flowering, thinning & PGRs July 1, 2022



Robot will use AI software and electrostatic sprayer to locate and pollinate flowers with more precision.

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Research to help avocado industry flourish

Avocado June 30, 2022



A range of research results were recently presented to avocado growers in Western Australia.

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Australian pine nut strategic RD&E plan

Specialty tree crops June 29, 2022



Plan outlines the key priorities for the development of an Australian pine nut industry,

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Improve fruit quality & yield

Flowering, thinning & PGRs June 20, 2022



Pollinus attracts foraging bees and maintains pollen gathering bees within the orchard.

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HLB tolerant rootstocks arrive at Dareton

Citrus June 19, 2022



Australian citrus industry to safeguard itself against HLB.

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Farmers a fan of next gen spray technology

Spraying equipment & application June 18, 2022



Locally made airblast-style fan sprayers designed for traditional orchards with wide spacings.

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Breeding flies to lift pollination rates

Flowering, thinning & PGRs June 17, 2022



FlyGro attracts and breeds up local fly numbers to pollinate your crop.

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Robot fruit picker to help tackle labour shortages

Harvesting Technology in agriculture June 16, 2022



Robot pickers to work in orchards as soon as 2023.

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Olive Workshop 28-29 July

Olives June 15, 2022



Workshop to address issues such as - drought, fires, rain, flooding and Lace Bug.

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