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Demonstrated success for almond aeration

Almonds Harvesting Sept. 16, 2023



The Agriculture Victoria team at the Mildura SmartFarm, in collaboration with Harveston Aeration Solutions and under the guidance of Dr Zelmari Coetzee, have successfully demonstrated the drying of wet almonds using ambient aeration.

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On-the-go orchard fruit harvest quality sensing

Harvesting Sept. 14, 2023



Innovative research into fruit quality at harvest within an orchard block will make management, traceability and pack-out performance more effective for the apple, pear and stone fruit industries.

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Research explores wider fungicide effectiveness

Disease & weed control Sept. 12, 2023



Independent field research is set to continue into the wider effectiveness of key fungicides against various disease complexes in macadamias.

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Miravis Prime trusted fungicide in blueberries

Disease & weed control Sept. 10, 2023



Aaron and Harmeet Singh, blueberry growers-turned-rural merchandisers on the NSW North Coast, have steadily built a clientele based upon the trusted recommendation of quality products with proven results.

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Setting up for a fruitful orchard season

Disease & weed control Sept. 8, 2023



Research published in NSW DPI’s Orchard plant protection guide 2022 has shown that any weed growth in the first three months after planting will reduce tree growth.

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Prepare for the next El Niño with AquiMax

Water supply & irrigation Sept. 6, 2023



The Bureau of Meteorology predicts a 70% chance of El Niño in 2023, moving out of the neutral phase. Climate model forecasts suggest significant effects on Australia's primary producers. It is time for growers to consider the impact and costs associated with irrigation water.

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Impact of tree density on water and nitrogen use

Tree crop insights Sept. 4, 2023



The Australian almond industry has expanded from 7038 ha to 60,463 ha since 2006, with most plantings being irrigated with efficient drip systems.

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Mineral mapping for more robust avocados

Tree crop insights Sept. 2, 2023



Mineral nutrition of horticultural crops is crucial for high productivity and good quality produce. Well-fertilised plants are more resilient against adverse environments and disease (Lahav and Kadman 1980).

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AgPick seeks growers’ input on analytics project

Tree crop insights Sept. 1, 2023



Australian agritech provider AgPick Technology is calling on growers to input into a six-month analytics development project in a bid to empower them with better tools to enable data-driven decisions.

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Apple fruit thinning benefits too great to ignore

Pome fruit Tree crop insights Aug. 29, 2023



Some apple growers can get nervous about using chemical fruit thinners. However, Sam Boyce, operations manager at a Goulburn Valley orchard, says the savings in manual thinning and early market sales benefits are simply too great to ignore.

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Should I replace or renew my old frost fan?

Tree crop insights Aug. 26, 2023



Australian Frost Fans is the sister business to New Zealand Frost Fans, which manufactures the well-known FrostBoss range of frost fans. The FrostBoss C49 (4-blade machine) is the best-selling machine in Australia and New Zealand.

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Macadamia Grower guide has the answers

Macadamias Tree crop insights Aug. 26, 2023



Good management of nutrition and soil health in macadamia orchards is crucial for sustaining productive capacity and increasing fertility over time.

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Enhancing flowering and flower retention

Bees and pollination Aug. 24, 2023



In the world of mango cultivation, optimising flower development and retention is crucial for ensuring successful fruit production and maximising yields.

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Varroa mite found near Kempsey and Coffs

Bees and pollination Aug. 23, 2023



NSW Department of Primary Industries (DPI) tracing has uncovered a new Varroa mite infestation in beehives north of the existing Nana Glen purple zone, at Barcoogere in the Coffs Harbour region.

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How good are you at killing insects?

Know your pest Aug. 22, 2023



Are you getting the best out of your spray equipment? You get better at doing things only if you want to improve, and that usually means trying new things and tweaking your methods,

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