Mango supply chain initiative to benefit growers

New project supports the broader mango marketing programs.

New flexible fungicide for almonds

Provides protection against rust, hull rot, blossom blight, brown rot, among other diseases including anthracnose and shot hole.

'Chemical Use for Export Toolkit' helping cherry and summerfruit growers

Project promotes on-farm chemical use practices that will build export flexibility and ensure compliance with importing country requirements for multiple markets.

Celebrating the importance of pollinators

Australian Pollinator Week raises awareness about pollinators such as bees and native Australian pollinators.

Marquis Macadamias welcomes Bundaberg expansion

Expansion project is in line with the rapid growth of macadamia production in the Bundaberg region.

World-first mango auto-harvester

Auto-harvester has the potential to solve major labour force issues in the mango industry.

Project to get to the core of new orchard technology

Project will evaluate the use of the technology to inform orchard thinning and improve the management of crop loads.

New mode of action in the fight against mites

New miticide to control two-spotted mite in pome and stone fruit.

Labour assist platform improves efficiency

Platform improves harvest efficiency as pickers move to hourly rates.

New sensor for measuring sugar levels in cherries

Non-destructive measurement of sugar levels in fresh cherries.

Piece work rate decision threatens to drive best workers away

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

SA Horticulture industry launches ambitious 2030 Blueprint

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

CQU automated irrigation help trees flourish

Automated sprinkler system prevents water-wastage while saving money.

Croplands leads the way in tree spray coverage

Application solutions to suit any size of operation.

Cover crop plantings key to regenerative farming

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