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Developing a mechanised citrus harvester

Citrus Harvesting equipment June 28, 2020



Citrus harvester prototypes being developed from olive harvesters.

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Waste reduction in avocado

Avocado Marketing & export Post harvest June 27, 2020



Leading Australian avocado marketer eyes growth with supply chain technology.

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Singapore Airlines touches down in Toowoomba

Marketing & export June 26, 2020



Singapore Airlines sends fresh produce from Toowoomba directly to Singapore.

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Tech to give avocado farm an edge

Avocado Technology in agriculture June 25, 2020



Alterra is setting up its first avocado site using technology to enhance sustainability and yield.

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Smartphone to detect pesticide residues

Disease & weed control Insect & mite control Post harvest Technology in agriculture June 24, 2020



Pesticide residues can now be detected using a simple smartphone app.

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New process can decontaminate fresh produce with supercharged air

Post harvest June 21, 2020



New method of treating fruit and vegetables that minimise food safety risks.

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Manbulloo trials jackfruit in Northern Territory

Tropical trees June 20, 2020



One of the largest mango producers in Australia is trying out a new crop — jackfruit.

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High domestic and export demand for Australian citrus

Citrus June 19, 2020



Nutrano Produce Group is in the middle of its citrus season and have started their export program for Navel oranges.

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Electronic nose sniffs out perfectly ripe peaches for harvest

Stone Fruit Harvesting equipment June 18, 2020



"e-noses" can be dispersed across an orchard to ensure each tree is harvested at optimal times.

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Inefficiencies cost Australian suppliers

Marketing & export June 17, 2020



PMA A-NZ State of the Industry Report 2020 measures the impact of supply chain inadequacies.

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New test could guarantee the perfect avocado

Avocado Post harvest June 16, 2020



Test could reduce waste by 10% and help meet consumer demands for ‘ready-to-eat’ avocados.

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Control and management of clearwing borer in persimmons

Specialty tree crops Insect & mite control June 15, 2020



The APVMA has recently issued a permit for the use of a mating disruption agent for the management of persimmon clearwing borer.

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Enhancing Australia’s bee pest surveillance

Flowering, thinning & PGRs June 13, 2020



Enhancements to the National Bee Pest Surveillance Program have delivered a range of valuable outcomes to support the health of Australia’s bees.

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Roboticists create third arm gentle enough to pick fruit

Technology in agriculture June 12, 2020



Researchers at the Université de Sherbrooke in Canada have developed a waist-mounted hydraulic arm that could be used for picking fruit.

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Advice for farmers on resistance management now available online

Disease & weed control Insect & mite control June 11, 2020



CropLife Australia has released its updated Resistance Management Strategies for fungicides, herbicides and insecticides.

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