Tree Crop News

Avocado - Citrus - Nuts - Establishment & maintenance

New system eliminates plastic bags

The Ellebag is an alternative to plastic bags for fruit and nut producers.

Avocado - Flowering, thinning & PGRs

Study assesses native flies as pollinators

Native flies are showing potential as a supplementary pollinator to bees in avocado trees.

Cherries - Marketing & export

Bumper summer expected for Victorian cherries

The 2020 will be a complete contrast to last season.

Avocado - Citrus - Macadamias - Mangoes

Safely control fruit spotting bug with Trivor

Rotational option for resistance management and reducing impact on beneficials.

Cherries - Marketing & export - Post harvest

Real-time temp tracking of Vic export cherries

Project aims to improve coolchain for Victorian cherries exported to SE Asia.

Almonds

Growing demand drives Almondco's processing expansion

Company is currently completing a $25 million upgrade to its Riverland facilities.

Citrus - Marketing & export - Post harvest

Traceability trial a “game changer” for citrus industry

Pilot trial uses ‘digital fingerprint’ labelling and blockchain technology.

Cherries - Marketing & export

Reid Fruits’ cherries exported to Indonesia

Late-season cherry production is an advantage for some markets in Asia.

Avocado

Positive trends for Australian avocado industry

Australia's avocado production reaches record levels of value and volume.

Water supply & irrigation

‘Smart’ water system boosts tree crop yields

Hydrosmart system conditions water and requires no chemicals, filters or maintenance.

Citrus

Potential answer to citrus greening disease

Naturally-occurring peptide solution has potential to deliver relief to citrus orchards

Mangoes - Post harvest - Technology in agriculture

Blockchain tech key to cost savings for Manbulloo mangoes

Blockchain platform provides real-time, secure information from the tree to the supermarket.

Pome fruit - Marketing & export - Packaging & labelling

Batlow Apples launches eco-friendly punnets

New packaging has been well received by consumers and the independent sector.

Tropical trees - Insect & mite control

Helping nature beat pests - Fruit piercing moths

Fruit piercing moths have been elevated to major pest status in many regions.

Disease & weed control

High load glufosinate granule offers benefits

A new high strength glufosinate herbicide with unique surfactant technology is now available.