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Fruit Fly

Fruit fly symposium views a bold fruit fly future

Australia’s fruit fly system is complex, involving many different stakeholders working together to manage fruit fly risks for horticulture industries.
Tropical trees

Innovation rachets up mango eating experience!

Manbulloo’s ‘Project Flavour’ has launched the tantalising treasures of the Australian National Mango Breeding Program – three new and amazing mango varieties.
Macadamias

PR campaign highlights macadamia’s Aussie roots

Not many people know that the macadamia nut originated in Australia eons ago. It's a little-known fact even among Australian consumers.
Tropical trees

Tropical fruits in line for genetic boost

Murdoch University scientists will establish an advanced genomics platform to help producers overcome industry challenges and improve the performance and value of popular fruit crops.
Tropical trees

A systems approach to managing nutrients

The Clean Coastal Catchments (CCC) Research team from the NSW Department of Primary Industries (DPI) has taken a 'systems' approach to identifying key knowledge gaps in the science of macadamia nutrient management.
Cherries

Does orchard soil health affect fruit quality?

With increasing awareness of the environmental impacts of synthetic fertilisers, herbicides and pesticides, there is a growing understanding that an ecologically balanced soil system is essential for maintaining healthy crops.
Cherries

Biological boosts cherry yield and storage

A biological approach for reducing cracking in cherries and improving storage is proving useful to cherry growers.
Cherries

Impact of irradiation on export cherry quality

A ‘snapshot’ of the eating quality of Australian cherries shows them to be firmer, sweeter and tastier than those from other competing export countries.
Cherries

Superior finish starts with Premio

Australia is renowned for its high-value fresh produce, which is driving an ever-booming export market.
Cherries

Joe’s ReTain punt pays off in higher fruit set

Joe Ceravolo gave the following advice to other cherry growers who may be considering ReTain but were still undecided: "I would say that if they have any varieties that are poor at setting fruit or where they are susceptible to short flowering periods, they would be mad not to give it a go.”
Cherries

The cherry export process explained

The Australian cherry industry has been growing over the last few years, and it is expected that the growth will continue for the foreseeable future.
Branching out

New member joins Agspec hort team

Agspec is excited to announce the appointment of Jeremy Liddle as business manager for southern Queensland and northern NSW. He brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in horticultural cropping systems and will be a great asset to the Agspec team.
Branching out

New Grochem appointments

Two sales professionals with a wealth of experience in horticulture have joined crop protection supplier, Grochem Australia as it strengthens its team for further growth.
News

Historic $130m hort exports trade alliance

The largest and most ambitious trade initiative in Australian horticulture has been given the green light with a host of partners signing on to an historic $130 million program, the Fresh and Secure Trade Alliance (FASTA).
Almonds - News

Almond exports up by nearly 50 per cent

Demand for Australian almonds continues at a record pace in the latest industry shipping report released by the Almond Board of Australia.

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Inside this issue
Suspension of specific dimethoate products
Protecting Australia's citrus
New avocado ambassador
Agriculture to benefit from new agreement
Featured Crops: Almonds & Olives
Post Harvest feature
Business solutions & Labour Feature
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