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Brevis – new option for apple thinning

Pome fruit Aug. 29, 2018



A new secondary fruit thinner with a unique mode of action is tipped to revolutionise the way apples are thinned.

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Scientists find a way to zap fruit, killing mould and extending shelf life using air

Avocado Aug. 28, 2018



It sounds like the stuff of science fiction — a low-energy, chemical-free process that can zap fresh produce, stopping mould spores from germinating and extending its shelf life for weeks.

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China's appetite for a stinky fruit booms — could durian be the next baby milk formula?

Tropical trees Aug. 26, 2018



Could a fruit that smells so offensive it can cause entire buildings to be evacuated be the next baby milk formula craze for Chinese consumers?

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Nitrogen management for improved mango productivity and quality

Mangoes June 15, 2018



A future of improved nitrogen applications that better pin-point the right source, timing and rate of nitrogen fertiliser to increase yield and optimise fruit quality.

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Mango crop sets national record

Mangoes May 30, 2018



The 2017/2018 Australian mango season was the biggest on record, with more than 10 million trays picked across the country for the first time.

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Tasmania's fruit fly fight hits $5.5m bill

Insect & mite control May 24, 2018



The Tasmanian Government and the horticulture industry are confident the state's "largest-ever single biosecurity action" will successfully eradicate fruit fly in the state by the start of spring.

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Rod's got growing figured out

Avocado May 24, 2018



SEASONED fig farmer Rod Dalton says he made the switch from "thirsty” avocados to the forbidden fruit after a tip-off from a friend.

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Tree-crop agriculture gains ground in the Mid West

Specialty tree crops May 21, 2018



For Greenough landowner George Ainsley, on-farm diversification looks far different to the standard livestock-cropping mix. Tree crop agriculture has been his passion for more than 25 years, first with hardwood trees on a small block in Albany and later a mix of plantings on his 70ha Mid West landholding.

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Citrus canker outbreak in WA

Citrus May 17, 2018



Western Australia's Department of Primary Industries (DPIRD) has confirmed the detection of citrus canker on two properties in Kununurra and Wyndham, linking it to imported plants from the Northern Territory.

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Iprodione use banned in European Union

Almonds May 17, 2018



The Almond Board of Australia was recently advised that Iprodione use in the European Union had been banned and we are currently in negotiations to ensure the 2018 almond crop, grown when the use of Iprodione was authorised, can be sold with a maximum residue limit (MRL) still being in place.

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Pacific Island workers good for business and families

Business solutions & labour May 2, 2018



With recent Government statistics showing a sharp drop in the number of working visa applicants, apple and pear growers need to have a range of options for harvest labour.

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Helping farmers while boosting economies in our region

Business solutions & labour April 12, 2018



Taire Kabotau is one of over 100 Kiribatis who come to Australia each year to participate in our Seasonal Worker Programme.

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Vegetable or tree?

Specialty tree crops March 7, 2018



FANCY a green vegetable that can be picked nearly year-round, requires minimal bending, doesn’t need to be replanted, and is super healthy?

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