More Varroa mites found in NSW

NSW Department of Primary Industries’ (DPI) surveillance and tracing work has confirmed two new detections of Varroa mite in the Hunter and Central Coast areas.

Registrations open for Hort Connections 2023

Growers and members of the fruit, nut, and floral industries are encouraged to register early for Hort Connections 2023, the biggest business and networking destination for the Australian and New Zealand horticulture industry.

Mango export market success

The International Market Access Assessment Panel (IMAAP) has supported market improvement and access applications for mango exports to the USA and India using irradiation pathways.

Increase in 2023 macadamia crop

The 2023 Australian macadamia crop is predicted to reach 60,000 tonnes in-shell @3.5% moisture (64,400 tonnes in-shell @10% moisture), according to a climate-based forecast produced using scientific modelling developed by the Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries.

Pest option for almonds in challenging season

The challenge of a very wet spring in many almond growing regions has put the focus on robust insecticide options to contain an anticipated influx of pests.

The ‘Most Wanted’ list of tree crop bugs!

Depending on where you grow and the tree crop(s) you grow, find out who makes the ‘Most Not Wanted’ pests list.

New Varroa detections expand red zone

NSW Department of Primary Industries (NSW DPI) tracing and surveillance work has confirmed two new detections of Varroa mite, as field officers continue hive inspections with beekeepers across the state.

Almond Conference a success

Over 550 people flocked to the 2022 Australian Almond Conference for three days of networking, presentations and exhibitions in Adelaide recently.

Macadamia crop beats forecast

Australian macadamia growers have recovered from the record rains and flooding in NSW and South East Queensland earlier this year to produce a higher than anticipated crop of 52,974 tonnes in-shell @ 3.5% moisture (56,800 tonnes in-shell @ 10% moisture).

From the editor

Well, the roller coaster ride of agriculture continues, with another year of floods and the impacts of global disruptions – this time, not COVID, but the Ukrainian war, editor David Petrikas writes.

Grochem gets organic tick

Organic growers can rely on products from Grochem Australia to help manage weeds and pests in their orchards.

ABC takes your spray diary online

The old adage of “it’s not broke, don’t fix it” is out-of-date in today’s landscape where every opportunity for automation and increased efficiency should be explored.

Fencing Clip a 'No brainer!'

Davo’s Fencing Clip continues to make inroads in the trellised fruit growing sector with major orchards across four states taking up the simple technology to hold their trellis wires easily and securely.

Bayer podcast series popular

Agriculture is a busy place at the best of times, so cutting through the noise to deliver concise, relevant information is a challenge.

Rat solution in macadamias

Controlling rats in macadamia orchards used to be very tricky. Infestations are generally quite hard to detect until they have already caused significant damage and loss.