News

Piece work rate decision threatens to drive best workers away

Business solutions & labour Nov. 5, 2021



Decision comes at a time when horticulture is facing an unprecedented labour shortage.

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SA Horticulture industry launches ambitious 2030 Blueprint

General Nov. 4, 2021



Fruit fly eradication, workforce development and water security are priorities.

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CQU automated irrigation help trees flourish

Water supply & irrigation Nov. 1, 2021



Automated sprinkler system prevents water-wastage while saving money.

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Croplands leads the way in tree spray coverage

Disease & weed control Spraying equipment & application Oct. 31, 2021



Application solutions to suit any size of operation.

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Cover crop plantings key to regenerative farming

Avocado Macadamias Specialty tree crops Establishment & maintenance General Oct. 30, 2021



Project will monitor soil biology, carbon sequestration, nitrogen fixing, fungal/bacterial life and insects.

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Trials yield confidence in Qfly trade protocol

Cherries Citrus Pome fruit Fruit Fly Oct. 29, 2021



Project aims to develop improved scientific methods to guide the design of systems approaches and validate their efficacy.

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HLB tolerant rootstocks arrive in Australia

Citrus Disease & weed control Oct. 28, 2021



Arrival and trialing of HLB tolerant rootstocks will help to determine if they can deliver under Australian conditions.

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Direct freight flights to Hong Kong to boost exports

Cherries Marketing & export Oct. 27, 2021



Flights will help Tasmanian cherry growers in particular.

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Ongoing R&D helps stop post-harvest diseases

Mangoes Post harvest Oct. 25, 2021



New post harvest solution for mango.

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Using drones makes every drop count

Water supply & irrigation Oct. 24, 2021



Drones provide insight into irrigation to help improve uniformity in yield and quality.

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Macadamia harvest nears completion

Macadamias Oct. 23, 2021



Estimated harvest will be close to 54,000 tonnes of nut in shell.

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Australian mangoes monitored during export

Mangoes Marketing & export Oct. 22, 2021



Data logging and better communication improves fruit quality, value and profits.

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Macadamia tree sales continue to grow

Macadamias Oct. 21, 2021



Macadamia industry is flourishing with tree sales soaring.

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On the ground support for fruit fly management

Fruit Fly Oct. 20, 2021



Victorian government announces $2.9 million in Fruit Fly Strategy grants.

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Get a free water stress analysis from Ceres Imaging

Water supply & irrigation Oct. 18, 2021



Growers can preview the industry’s most popular aerial imagery and data analytics with no risk and no commitment.

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