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Almonds - Flowering, thinning & PGRs

Almond tree pollination to attract record number of beehives

Each year thousands of hives are transported into almond orchards in Victoria's north-west

Protecting Victorian horticulture from fruit fly impacts

Victoria’s key fruit production regions will continue to be protected from the destructive impacts of QFF.

Red Sienna Pride pears to hit Aussie supermarket shelves

A new red velvet-coloured pear is about to hit the market.

Establishment & maintenance

GRANTS FOR HORTICULTURE NETTING INFRASTRUCTURE

Horticultural Netting Infrastructure Grants help primary producers in the Riverland and Adelaide Hills/Greater Adelaide region fund the purchase and installation of new netting or the replacement of any damaged netting over land used to grow horticulture crops.

2020 Australian macadamia crop on track to reach target

The 2020 Australian macadamia crop remains on track to reach the forecast 36,500 tonnes in-shell at 3.5% moisture (39,000 tonnes at 10% moisture), announced the industry’s peak body, the Australian Macadamia Society (AMS) today.

Citrus - Harvesting

Developing a mechanised citrus harvester

Citrus harvester prototypes being developed from olive harvesters.

Avocado - Marketing & export - Post harvest

Waste reduction in avocado

Leading Australian avocado marketer eyes growth with supply chain technology.

Marketing & export

Singapore Airlines touches down in Toowoomba

Singapore Airlines sends fresh produce from Toowoomba directly to Singapore.

Avocado - Technology in agriculture

Tech to give avocado farm an edge

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

Disease & weed control - Insect & mite control - Post harvest - Technology in agriculture

Smartphone to detect pesticide residues

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

New process can decontaminate fresh produce with supercharged air

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

Manbulloo trials jackfruit in Northern Territory

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

High domestic and export demand for Australian citrus

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

Stone Fruit - Harvesting

Electronic nose sniffs out perfectly ripe peaches for harvest

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

Marketing & export

Inefficiencies cost Australian suppliers

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

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