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Specialty tree crops

Tree-crop agriculture gains ground in the Mid West

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.

Citrus

Citrus canker outbreak in WA

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.

Almonds

Iprodione use banned in European Union

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.

Business solutions & labour

Helping farmers while boosting economies in our region

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

Specialty tree crops

Vegetable or tree?

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

Tree Crop News

Tree-crop agriculture gains ground in the Mid West

Citrus canker outbreak in WA

Iprodione use banned in European Union

Helping farmers while boosting economies in our region

Vegetable or tree?

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