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Tevel Aerobotics - best field robot concept award winner

Technology in agriculture Dec. 9, 2020



Prize awarded for flying autonomous robot used for picking various types of fruits.

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Increased lychee yields from managed pollination

Tropical trees Flowering, thinning & PGRs Dec. 6, 2020



Maximising pollination in tropical tree crops.

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Ultra-fine lime granules key to controlling pH

Avocado Citrus Macadamias Dec. 5, 2020



The new technology we introduced is the ability to put ultra-fine particles into a robust 3–5mm granule.

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Report identifies agricultural growth opportunities for Nthn Australia

Avocado Mangoes Tropical trees Dec. 4, 2020



Report is a first-of-its-kind roadmap for the economic development of Northern Australia.

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Primary Connect adds carrier services for mango season

Mangoes Dec. 3, 2020



Mango growers impacted by various challenges including weather conditions and a shortage of seasonal pickers.

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Aussie orchard embraces agtech innovation

Tropical trees Technology in agriculture Dec. 3, 2020



Tropical fruit growers saw an opportunity to use technology to support orchard management.

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Goulburn Valley fruit picking robot

Pome fruit Technology in agriculture Dec. 2, 2020



Robotic picking may help overcome high labour costs and shortages.

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Protecting crops from smoke, rain and sunburn

Almonds Cherries Pome fruit Stone Fruit Nov. 30, 2020



Biofilm technology enhances plants' cuticular membrane.

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Using Californicus against two-spotted mite

Pome fruit Stone Fruit Nov. 29, 2020



Predatory mite can delay the development of miticide resistance.

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Sustainable pollination protects biodiversity

Pome fruit Flowering, thinning & PGRs Nov. 28, 2020



A range of native insects are contributing to crop pollination.

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New solution for farm to fork traceability

Pome fruit Nov. 26, 2020



Being able to track each apple from farm to fork guarantees food integrity.

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Farm Biosecurity Producer of the Year

Citrus Nov. 25, 2020



Farm biosecurity plan was developed by combining previous management experience and the Biosecurity Manual for Citrus Producers.

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Innovative approach to fruit yield estimation

Pome fruit Technology in agriculture Nov. 23, 2020



Pixofarm digitises the manual process of fruit measurement and counting to providing accurate yield estimations.

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New organic herbicide for tree crops

Disease & weed control Establishment & maintenance Nov. 23, 2020



Organic herbicide gives customers a naturally-derived option for effectively managing broadleaf and grass weeds.

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Robotic harvesting to kick off in GV

Pome fruit Harvesting Technology in agriculture Nov. 19, 2020



Apples will be harvested robotically at Goulburn Valley-based Turnbull Brothers Orchards this season in what is believed to be the first commercial trial of robotic apple picking in Australia.

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