News

Keeping watch on 10,000km of coastline

Citrus Sept. 23, 2021



Plant diseases and pests can enter northern Australia through multiple pathways.

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Satellites helping with NT mango harvest

Mangoes Sept. 22, 2021



Satellite imagery used to make decisions around logistics, labour, equipment, packing, storage and transport.

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Naturalure plays key role in fight against fruit fly

Fruit Fly Sept. 20, 2021



Naturalure is naturally derived, very selective, and attracts and kills fruit flies.

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Stress and strain in the cherry skin and cuticle

Cherries Harvesting Sept. 19, 2021



Parka is a specialist cuticle supplement that repairs and increases the cuticle of cherries.

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Growing custard apples using biological systems

Tropical trees Sept. 18, 2021



Continuous learning leads to success for custard apple producers.

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IPM protects macadamia orchards

Macadamias Insect & mite control Sept. 17, 2021



Macadamia growers will benefit from research to increase nut quality, production and profitability.

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Robots for peach orchards

Stone Fruit Harvesting Sept. 16, 2021



Robot specifically addresses pruning and fruit thinning of peach trees.

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Global launch of World Macadamia Organisation

Macadamias Marketing & export Sept. 15, 2021



The WMO plans to stimulate growth, and help to solidify the long-term foundations for a strong, sustainable macadamia market.

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Ceres Imaging - Prioritising investments with aerial imaging data

Almonds Citrus Pome fruit Stone Fruit Water supply & irrigation Sept. 13, 2021



Irrigation imagery that is detailed and high resolution.

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Luna Sensation effective against avocado disease

Avocado Disease & weed control Sept. 12, 2021



New chemistry in rotation for disease management program.

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Nitrate fertiliser lowers your carbon footprint

Fertilisers & nutrition Sept. 11, 2021



Yara is constructing one of the world’s first industrial-scale renewable hydrogen plants Western Australia.

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Updated plant protection guide

Almonds Cherries Nuts Pome fruit Specialty tree crops Stone Fruit Disease & weed control Flowering, thinning & PGRs Fruit Fly Insect & mite control Sept. 10, 2021



The guide is recognised as a respected and valuable reference for temperate fruit industries.

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Avocado production steps up across Asia-Pacific

Avocado Sept. 9, 2021



Global Avocado Congress looks at how regional production can help meet growing demand for avocados in Asia.

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Six spotted mite research in avocados

Avocado Insect & mite control Sept. 8, 2021



Six spotted mites cause avocado trees to shed leaves and expose the fruit to sunburn.

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Orchard-Rite: shaker and mover in craftsmanship

Almonds Harvesting Sept. 6, 2021



Orchard-Rite uses precision technology to manufacture tree shakers for nut harvesting.

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