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Early start essential to tame high-density pears

Tree crop insights July 13, 2023



High-density planting of pear trees on seedling rootstock can match early and high yields of high-density plantings of apple trees on size-controlling rootstocks, but only when pear trees are tamed early. It is important to recognise that the growth habit of the pear is different from that of the apple.

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WA Farm Direct wins APAL marketer award

News July 12, 2023



WA Farm Direct is thrilled to announce that Jenny Mercer, managing director, has been awarded the prestigious APAL Marketer of the Year.

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Information automation – huge gains for small cost

Technology in agriculture July 10, 2023



When we hear “automation” we tend to think machinery, but it’s not all big-ticket items. “Information automation” is defined as using digital technology to automate the collection, processing, analysis, and dissemination of information, says ABC Software founder Sharon Chapman.

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Biostimulant trial boosts almond crop yields

Almonds Nuts July 5, 2023



New trial results demonstrate that Mycorrcin, a biostimulant from Biostart, has been found to increase the size of young almond trees, as well as the amount and weight of both nuts and kernels, while also improving soil biology.

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Humane, ‘smart’ rodent control with Goodnature

Technology in agriculture July 5, 2023



As the weather cools as it has now, it’s a good idea to start thinking about rodent-proofing your property.

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Hort Connections 2023 breaks records

News July 3, 2023



Amid rising cost pressures and challenges to labour availability, the Australian horticulture sector came together for Hort Connections 2023, the largest horticulture conference and trade show in the Southern Hemisphere.

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Funding opens Thai avo trade

News June 29, 2023



The Western Australian avocado industry is set to reap the benefits of more than $3.5M of investment into market access and trade initiatives following the Australian Government’s Hass market access outcome with Thailand.

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Managing tree crop picking. There’s an app for that!

Technology in agriculture June 27, 2023



An orchard management app that allows pickers to easily record their own progress and helps drivers find full bins via GPS technology is in the final stages of implementation at a Riverland citrus operation.

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Lindsay Rural blueberry field trip, Coffs Harbour

Tree crop insights June 25, 2023



Lindsay Rural’s Australian team reflected on the important role it plays in the horticultural supply chain during a one-day field trip as part of a week-long company conference held at Coffs Harbour recently.

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Australian native finger lime industry overview

Tree crop insights June 23, 2023



Finger limes, scientifically known as Citrus australasica, are endemic to the rainforest regions of South-East Queensland and Northern New South Wales in Australia.

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Timing is everything when controlling tree pests!

Know your pest June 21, 2023



This issue of Tree Crop is the last one before flowers appear on your tree crop, Ion Staunton writes.

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Weather events impact Goulburn Murray Valley

Fruit Fly June 20, 2023



Orchardists in Victoria’s Goulburn Murray Valley region have grappled with the devasting impacts of several extreme weather events throughout the growing season, as climatic conditions prove ideal for Queensland fruit fly.

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New Mango MRL mobile app

Mangoes Technology in agriculture June 18, 2023



The Australian Mango Industry Association (AMIA) has released its mobile phone app to help growers manage chemical application and facilitate trade.

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Heat unit targets for Australian mango cultivars

Mangoes June 18, 2023



Based on a multi-region, cultivar and season, an improved method of calculating heat units (HU) or Growing Degree Days is proposed. This method includes a penalty for high temperatures above 32°C as well as low temperatures below 12°C.

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Record yield for mango high-density planting trial

Mangoes June 15, 2023



Mango production in the Mareeba–Dimbulah district generally experienced a higher-yielding season in 2022–2023.

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