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Protecting Australia’s citrus

Citrus Disease & weed control May 19, 2021



Researchers have identified an Australian strain of fungus that causes citrus rot, calling for effective controls to protect the citrus industry.

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Is there a link between lucerne and citrus gall wasp?

Citrus Insect & mite control May 17, 2021



Can interplanting with lucerne improve the control of the citrus gall wasp.

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Getting the most from your insecticide dollar

Insect & mite control May 16, 2021



Insect control is an investment toward high-yielding crops.

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New organic fungicide from Grochem

Cherries Stone Fruit Disease & weed control May 16, 2021



New fungicide is based on a naturally occurring protein found in sweet lupins.

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Researchers look at new sensor and traceability technologies

Marketing & export Post harvest May 14, 2021



Improving the quality and consistency of exported cherries.

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Gene editing to combat citrus greening

Citrus May 13, 2021



Will consumers accept gene editing as a a possible solution to citrus greening.

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New research to explore potential of pongamia

Specialty tree crops May 12, 2021



Historically, pongamia has been exploited for a variety of household uses, now its potential as a biofuel, biomass, stockfeed and carbon sequester is being explored.

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Collaboration and investment signals bright future

Pome fruit May 10, 2021



More than $140 million invested into packing and storage facilities

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Monitoring now bundled with frost fans

Establishment & maintenance Tractors & machinery May 9, 2021



The quietest frost fans on the market.

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Avocado production tipped to double

Avocado May 8, 2021



The number of avocados grown in Sunraysia and the Riverland next season is expected to double.

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Prickly pear is a fruit fly concern

Fruit Fly May 7, 2021



Prickly pear produces fleshy fruit, which is a host for fruit fly

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Avocado discovery may point to leukemia treatment

Avocado May 6, 2021



A compound in avocados may ultimately offer a route to better leukemia treatment.

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Australian walnut harvest wraps up

Nuts Specialty tree crops May 5, 2021



Walnut production in Australia is growing rapidly.

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Australian company to launch digital marketplace to help modernise sales

Marketing & export May 1, 2021



Network effect will emerge as more buyers and sellers us platform

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Apple harvesting robot plucks a piece of fruit every seven seconds

Pome fruit Technology in agriculture April 30, 2021



Robot uses a mix of cameras and deep learning algorithms to scan trees.

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