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APVMA fee increases on farming sector disappointing

Disease & weed control Insect & mite control May 10, 2020



Significant fee increases from APVMA add costs to to Australian farming community.

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Developing a spray to help honeybees fight mites

Flowering, thinning & PGRs May 10, 2020



Researchers are working on a new tool to combat the parasitic mite Varroa destructor.

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Wide Bay macadamia grower says ancient Korean farming technique improved yields

Macadamias May 9, 2020



A Wide Bay macadamia farmer has credited an ancient farming method hailing from Korea for a large increase in crop yield.

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Survey reveals avocado growers encouraging pollinators

Avocado Flowering, thinning & PGRs May 8, 2020



The survey is being undertaken to improve the pollination services provided by beneficial insects and other pollinators through revegetation programs that enhance food availability for pollinators.

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Device could deliver 'life-saving' treatment to diseased fruit plants

Citrus Olives Disease & weed control May 7, 2020



MIT engineers have developed a precision injection system for plants.

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A nose for trouble

Fruit Fly May 6, 2020



Research reveals that Queensland Fruit Fly can detect the presence of potential predators by smell.

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Making every drop count

Citrus Fertilisers & nutrition May 4, 2020



Safeguard productivity by implementing well-balanced fertiliser programs targeted to appropriate yield levels.

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SPC acquires PomLife

Specialty tree crops May 2, 2020



SPC is plunging into the world of pomegranates after acquiring PomLife,

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Disease management lifts macadamia industry confidence

Macadamias May 1, 2020



Australia’s native macadamia nuts are worth over $250 million in exports a year, and research to improve disease management is helping to step up the crop’s productivity to further increase its value.

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New biosecurity resources to help Australian truffle growers

Specialty tree crops May 1, 2020



Australian truffle growers can now access a new pest and disease management manual and guide.

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Australian Kanzi apples set to continue growth

Pome fruit Marketing & export April 30, 2020



Australian Kanzi apple growers are confident of consistent supply this season, despite some challenging weather conditions during the growing period.

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New season Aussie walnuts soon to reach waiting consumers as industry looks to beat production record

Nuts April 28, 2020



Fresh Australian walnuts are on their way to market with this year’s harvest now complete in New South Wales orchards and nearing completion in other states

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Prime results in citrus

Citrus April 27, 2020



Increasing crop productivity and overall plant and soil health.

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Citrus Australia trials blockchain traceability system

Citrus Marketing & export April 26, 2020



Citrus Australia commissions a pilot study to improve traceability using unique digital identifiers on a blockchain.

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Compostable bioplastic from olive waste

Olives Packaging & labelling April 25, 2020



A biodegradable and compostable packaging solutions has been developed from olive stone waste.

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