Tree Crop News

Macadamias

Australian macadamia crop higher than expected

Contributing to the higher crop were a significant number of new macadamia plantings.

Technology in agriculture

Tevel Aerobotics - best field robot concept award winner

Prize awarded for flying autonomous robot used for picking various types of fruits.

Tropical trees - Flowering, thinning & PGRs

Increased lychee yields from managed pollination

Maximising pollination in tropical tree crops.

Avocado - Citrus - Macadamias

Ultra-fine lime granules key to controlling pH

The new technology we introduced is the ability to put ultra-fine particles into a robust 3–5mm granule.

Avocado - Mangoes - Tropical trees

Report identifies agricultural growth opportunities for Nthn Australia

Report is a first-of-its-kind roadmap for the economic development of Northern Australia.

Tropical trees - Technology in agriculture

Aussie orchard embraces agtech innovation

Tropical fruit growers saw an opportunity to use technology to support orchard management.

Mangoes

Primary Connect adds carrier services for mango season

Mango growers impacted by various challenges including weather conditions and a shortage of seasonal pickers.

Pome fruit - Technology in agriculture

Goulburn Valley fruit picking robot

Robotic picking may help overcome high labour costs and shortages.

Almonds - Cherries - Pome fruit - Stone Fruit

Protecting crops from smoke, rain and sunburn

Biofilm technology enhances plants' cuticular membrane.

Pome fruit - Stone Fruit

Using Californicus against two-spotted mite

Predatory mite can delay the development of miticide resistance.

Pome fruit - Flowering, thinning & PGRs

Sustainable pollination protects biodiversity

A range of native insects are contributing to crop pollination.

Pome fruit

New solution for farm to fork traceability

Being able to track each apple from farm to fork guarantees food integrity.

Citrus

Farm Biosecurity Producer of the Year

Farm biosecurity plan was developed by combining previous management experience and the Biosecurity Manual for Citrus Producers.

Pome fruit - Technology in agriculture

Innovative approach to fruit yield estimation

Pixofarm digitises the manual process of fruit measurement and counting to providing accurate yield estimations.

Disease & weed control - Establishment & maintenance

New organic herbicide for tree crops

Organic herbicide gives customers a naturally-derived option for effectively managing broadleaf and grass weeds.