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Agpick's solution for piece rates on cherry farms

Growers need to ensure compliance with Horticulture Award piece rate rules ahead of the coming season.
Read full storyVarroa-targeting pesticide under development

Scientists will create molecules that selectively bind to and interfere with the hormone receptors of Varroa mite and small hive beetle.
Read full storyCQU’s auto-harvester to revolutionise mango production

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.
Read full storyCould flies be the back-up species to pollinate crops

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.
Read full storyOrchard factors to lift fruit quality and yield

Good agronomic management can improve domestic and international demand for fruit.
Read full storyFreshcare Certification 4.2: The future of produce

Growers who successfully undertake FSQ4.2 certification, can expand to a global market.
Read full storyRobotic pollinator could decrease reliance on bees

Robot will use AI software and electrostatic sprayer to locate and pollinate flowers with more precision.
Read full storyResearch to help avocado industry flourish

A range of research results were recently presented to avocado growers in Western Australia.
Read full storyAustralian pine nut strategic RD&E plan

Plan outlines the key priorities for the development of an Australian pine nut industry,
Read full storyImprove fruit quality & yield

Pollinus attracts foraging bees and maintains pollen gathering bees within the orchard.
Read full storyHLB tolerant rootstocks arrive at Dareton

Australian citrus industry to safeguard itself against HLB.
Read full storyFarmers a fan of next gen spray technology

Locally made airblast-style fan sprayers designed for traditional orchards with wide spacings.
Read full storyBreeding flies to lift pollination rates

FlyGro attracts and breeds up local fly numbers to pollinate your crop.
Read full storyRobot fruit picker to help tackle labour shortages

Robot pickers to work in orchards as soon as 2023.
Read full storyOlive Workshop 28-29 July

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