Tree Crop News

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.

Post harvest

New process can decontaminate fresh produce with supercharged air

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

Tropical trees

Manbulloo trials jackfruit in Northern Territory

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

Citrus

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.

Avocado - Post harvest

New test could guarantee the perfect avocado

Test could reduce waste by 10% and help meet consumer demands for ‘ready-to-eat’ avocados.

Specialty tree crops - Insect & mite control

Control and management of clearwing borer in persimmons

The APVMA has recently issued a permit for the use of a mating disruption agent for the management of persimmon clearwing borer.

Flowering, thinning & PGRs

Enhancing Australia’s bee pest surveillance

Enhancements to the National Bee Pest Surveillance Program have delivered a range of valuable outcomes to support the health of Australia’s bees.

Technology in agriculture

Roboticists create third arm gentle enough to pick fruit

Researchers at the Université de Sherbrooke in Canada have developed a waist-mounted hydraulic arm that could be used for picking fruit.

Disease & weed control - Insect & mite control

Advice for farmers on resistance management now available online

CropLife Australia has released its updated Resistance Management Strategies for fungicides, herbicides and insecticides.