News

Orchard netting and platforms

General May 31, 2023



Each season, orchardists face enormous risk; from unpredictable weather to labour insecurity, making fruit growing sometimes seem like a gamble.

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AusHub Vietnam’s first strategic industry bodies

Marketing & export May 30, 2023



The Australian Industry Hub (AusHub) Vietnam is excited to announce that Summerfruit Australia has been named as one of the Australian Industry Bodies as strategic partners for 2023.

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WEED-IT spot spraying available for orchards

Spraying equipment & application May 29, 2023



Rometron Australia has recently developed the Optispot 7, an orchard sprayer that brings WEED-IT optical spot spraying technology to nut and fruit growers.

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Strong exhibitor demand at Fruit Logistica

Marketing & export May 29, 2023



Exhibitors from some 32 countries and regions as well as 21 national pavilions are already signed up to take part in Asia’s premier fresh produce trade show.

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Are they Grasshoppers or Locusts?

Know your pest May 28, 2023



Recently, I came across a retail garden website saying grasshoppers could be considered as beneficial insects… just because birds love to eat them.

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Picking app evolves to provide more control

Technology in agriculture May 27, 2023



Harvest technology provider AgPick Technology’s picking app has evolved to help growers, including tree crop producers identify and act on productivity peaks and troughs to gain control over labour expenses.

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Australian citrus needs to target new buyers

Citrus May 24, 2023



Forget about appealing to loyal or niche customers – the only way to consistently sell more citrus fruit is to nudge those who rarely buy it, and make it easier for them to pop it in their trolley more often, according to Hort Innovation general manager of marketing Kylie Hudson.

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GreenTech spray system the best for tall trees

Spraying equipment & application May 22, 2023



In early 2021, jointly Nigel Love and Vanessa Roche near Pemberton township, one of the most beautiful regions of the South West Western Australia purchased the first GreenTech Spray System for their tallest avocado trees.

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New Summerfruit representative in Vietnam

News May 21, 2023



As part of its involvement with the AusHub, Summerfruit Australia Limited (SAL) and AusCham have engaged a full-time person to undertake the important work on the ground in Vietnam.

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Bravo apple exports continue to grow

Marketing & export May 21, 2023



The Western Australian-bred Bravo apple harvest has begun, as national production of this promising new variety grows.

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Citrus industry trial targets costly pest

Citrus May 17, 2023



Wasp traps developed and trialled in South Australia could be the key to controlling a pest that costs the national citrus industry “tens of millions” of dollars a year.

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Export markets drive almond fungicide choices

Almonds May 14, 2023



Almond enterprises are increasingly recognising they have to be particularly strategic with orchard fungicide applications to ensure their produce continues to meet export destination requirements.

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Tornado sprayers mark 50 years in Australia

Spraying equipment & application May 13, 2023



Tornado Pumps and Sprayers have been manufacturing and importing specialised agricultural equipment since 1973. 2023 is the Sydney based company’s 50th year in providing unparalleled innovations and service to the agricultural sector in Australia.

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Summerfruit 2023 Industry Conference

News May 12, 2023



After a period without a National Conference Summerfruit Australia Ltd (SAL) will be holding a ‘mini conference’ over the period 15–16 May 2023 in Moama (across the river from Echuca).

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Smart fertiliser boosts yield potential

Avocado May 12, 2023



Lono, a specialised nitrogen fertiliser that is efficient and environmentally stable is gaining ground in the Australian tree crop sector as growers seek more sustainable options to improve marketable yields.

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