Technology in agriculture
UNE’s AARSC develops Tree Crop Map
The Australian Tree Crop Map Dashboard presents the latest area of production in hectares,
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Pome fruit
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Flowering, thinning & PGRs
Expanded use pattern for apple, pear thinner
Expanded use patterns for apple and pear producers provides greater flexibility for fruit thinning.
Almonds
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Macadamias
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Nuts
How processors can gain from Tomra sorting technologies
Modern sorting equipment reduces foreign material and false rejects without the need for manual intervention for nut producers.
Cherries
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Harvesting
Agpick's solution for piece rates on cherry farms
Growers need to ensure compliance with Horticulture Award piece rate rules ahead of the coming season.
Flowering, thinning & PGRs
Varroa-targeting pesticide under development
Scientists will create molecules that selectively bind to and interfere with the hormone receptors of Varroa mite and small hive beetle.
Mangoes
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Harvesting
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Technology in agriculture
CQU’s auto-harvester to revolutionise mango production
Harvester is part of an integrated system which will ensure farmers know how many fruit are on their trees, when they will be in perfect condition, and when to employ the right number of workers.
Flowering, thinning & PGRs
Could flies be the back-up species to pollinate crops
Blowfies go from flower to flower all day because they're a big insect and it takes a lot of energy to constantly fly around.
Stone Fruit
Orchard factors to lift fruit quality and yield
Good agronomic management can improve domestic and international demand for fruit.
Marketing & export
Freshcare Certification 4.2: The future of produce
Growers who successfully undertake FSQ4.2 certification, can expand to a global market.
Flowering, thinning & PGRs
Robotic pollinator could decrease reliance on bees
Robot will use AI software and electrostatic sprayer to locate and pollinate flowers with more precision.
Avocado
Research to help avocado industry flourish
A range of research results were recently presented to avocado growers in Western Australia.
Specialty tree crops
Australian pine nut strategic RD&E plan
Plan outlines the key priorities for the development of an Australian pine nut industry,
Flowering, thinning & PGRs
Improve fruit quality & yield
Pollinus attracts foraging bees and maintains pollen gathering bees within the orchard.
Citrus
HLB tolerant rootstocks arrive at Dareton
Australian citrus industry to safeguard itself against HLB.
Spraying equipment & application
Farmers a fan of next gen spray technology
Locally made airblast-style fan sprayers designed for traditional orchards with wide spacings.
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