News

Calls for automation with local support

Marketing & export Packaging & labelling Post harvest Feb. 5, 2022



Dealing with local manufacturers is now more important than ever given supply chain issues.

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Predicting the shelf life of mango fruit cultivars

Mangoes Feb. 4, 2022



Project aimed at improving mango shelf life.

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The apple drone Is finally here

Pome fruit Feb. 3, 2022



A flying tethered quadcopter with an outstretched arm that can intelligently target, grab, and pick apples off a tree could be just around the corner.

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Grant boosts future of Australian grown dates

Specialty tree crops Feb. 2, 2022



Grant twill help increase the availability of locally-grown dates in the heavily import-reliant market.

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Improving water efficiency in Australian olives

Olives Jan. 31, 2022



New research project investigates water productivity in olives.

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New gas fumigant for almonds and other nuts

Almonds Post harvest Jan. 30, 2022



Broad-spectrum control of stored product and quarantine pests.

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Directing shoot growth to where it’s needed

Establishment & maintenance Jan. 29, 2022



You can make a deciduous fruit tree do anything.

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Bugs for Bugs – IPM specialists

Insect & mite control Jan. 28, 2022



Bugs for Bugs team of technical specialists now has over 110 years of accumulated experience in the field of IPM.

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Mediterranean fruit fly in Australia pose risk

Fruit Fly Jan. 27, 2022



High level of adaptability makes Medfly a considerable threat to horticulture in all of Australia.

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Superior disease protection for almonds

Almonds Disease & weed control Jan. 17, 2022



Copper fungicides play a key role in disease management in almonds.

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Invest now to gear your operations for success

Establishment & maintenance Harvesting Jan. 16, 2022



Wide range of equipment to improve labour productivity and yields.

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How do you know when to harvest stone fruit?

Stone Fruit Jan. 16, 2022



Stone fruit growers use various methods to determine when to harvest. The best approach at present mainly depends on grower experience and subjective judgement of fruit maturity.

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Trusted Altacor Hort Insecticide to get even better

Almonds Pome fruit Insect & mite control Jan. 15, 2022



New formulation - Altacor X-Force - offers improved mixing, reduced rates and less packaging.

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Think again about olive oil yield potential

Olives Establishment & maintenance Jan. 14, 2022



Superior tree genetics and advanced production system for high density olive groves.

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New registrations for Belanty

Pome fruit Disease & weed control Jan. 13, 2022



New disease control options for macadamia, almonds and apples.

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