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Technology in agriculture
Farmable farming app simplifies management
Russell Davison, general manager of Farmable for English markets, travelled to Mareeba, Qld in February 2022, where he had the opportunity to meet Andrew Crebert and Rory Nunes. Mr Crebert and Mr Nunes manage three of Manbulloo's mango and avocado farms in Far North Queensland.
Fertilisers & nutrition
Fertiliser can reduce CO2 emissions
Yara can provide product carbon footprint statements (PCFs) for all its nitrate fertilisers sold in Australia.
Cherries
How to make cherry trees productive early
As cherry growers move towards high density production systems, their main goal is more precocious flowering on young branches for early yields and quick economic returns.
Cherries
Variable quality export cherries in Vietnam
Cherries are highly perishable and require an efficient cool chain to maintain firmness, freshness and attract premium prices in export markets. Australia regained market access to Vietnam in 2017 with the requirement that Victorian grown produce is subjected to irradiation treatment.
Tropical trees
Bayer trial proves value of farm-wide program
With top quality fruit being the goal at Makhoma Farms in the Gin Gin-Wide Bay region of Queensland, owner John Warren is quick to point out that it’s a whole program approach that is not only most effective, but also most efficient.
Insect & mite control
Living in the slow lane - scale insects
Scale insects attack a wide range of fruit trees
Branching out
Specialist at Thomas Elder Consulting
Mr McClarron is one of the most recent specialists to join Thomas Elder Consulting (TEC), whose members work alongside farmers and agribusiness clients to drive long-term, sustainable farm profitability.
Cherries
Tomra Food ready when every cherry counts
With the Northern Hemisphere cherry season coming to an end, Tomra Food is already looking ahead, ready to support growers in the Southern Hemisphere.
Mangoes
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Technology in agriculture
Technology advances in the mango industry
Technology innovation and adoption has helped shape and strengthen the mango industry.
Pome fruit
Growers needed for traceability research project
Apple and pear growers are being invited to submit expressions of interest to participate in new research to help improve fruit traceability.
News
Grochem gears up for more growth
Leading horticultural supplier, Grochem Australia has positioned its business for further growth, following the appointment of Orville Hildebrand and Linda Simsek to new roles.
Macadamias
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News
Macadamia Society appoints a new CEO
The Australian Macadamia Society (AMS) board has announced the appointment of Clare Hamilton-Bate to the role of chief executive officer.
Branching out
OCP territory sales manager
Exciting news for all Organic Crop Protectants (OCP) customers and growers in Victoria and Tasmania.
Insect & mite control
‘HitMan’ soap the forgotten insecticide
Potassium salts are an option for effective insect control.
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