Tree Crop News

Specialty tree crops

National persimmon evaluation program

The main objectives of this funded project is to import early and late maturing varieties to extend the persimmon season.

Almonds

New trial explores almond orchard recycling

‘Whole Orchard Recycling’ involves chipping trees and incorporating them into the soil prior to planting new trees.

Mangoes - Harvesting

Mango harvester that locates ripe fruit

The world's first automatic mango harvester is nearing commercialisation.

General - Marketing & export

ABARES says horticulture to reach $12 billion for 2021-22

Australian horticulture could reach the second highest value on record this financial year.

Macadamias - Disease & weed control - Insect & mite control

Better pest and disease control options for macadamias

New IPM options with additional advantages for macadamia growers.

Pome fruit - Flowering, thinning & PGRs

Getting the most out of ReTain for better fruit

ReTain helps growers to delay harvest, increase fruit size, increase firmness, and improve fruit quality.

General

Register for the 16th Australasian Plant Breeding Conference

Conference will be a meeting place for plant breeders and allied scientists.

Macadamias

Using satellites to predict macadamia yields

Macadamia yield forecasts can assist in marketing and sales planning.

Business solutions & labour

Australian horticulture employers urged not to wait specifically for the Ag Visa

The Australian government recommend not to delay worker recruitment strategies by waiting on the introduction of the 'Ag Visa'

Spraying equipment & application

Factory expansion marks 50 years of Croplands

The Quantum Mist is an example of Cropland's cutting-edge technology.

Almonds - Citrus - Pome fruit - Insect & mite control

New miticide to help solve spider mite issues

First Group 25 A insecticide in Australia, launching a new class of chemistry into the local horticulture market.

Business solutions & labour - Harvesting - Technology in agriculture

AgPick - GPS picking app for orchards

AgPick Orchard’s design was prompted by growers' objectives to provide accurate timekeeping and productivity records with the coming award changes.

Flowering, thinning & PGRs

Free genetic testing for Australian bee breeders

Key information provided will include whether stock is showing any signs of inbreeding

Marketing & export - Technology in agriculture

UQ offers kickstart for new food creations

Kickstarter Grant program enables businesses to put together their launchpad for food innovation success

Pome fruit - Marketing & export

Harvest begins on record Kanzi crop

Kanzi apples now grown in 75 orchards around Australia.