Tree Crop News

General

BOM declares La Nina

We could be in for a wet spring and summer.

Avocado - Mangoes - Tropical trees - Disease & weed control

Luna Sensation gets label extension

New registration increases options for disease control and resistance management in tree crops.

Citrus

MRG sells citrus assets to Costa Group

Sale of conventional citrus at Nangiloc property.

Pome fruit

Helping Western Australia breed the world’s best apple

Research aims to produce new apple varieties with improved health attributes.

Avocado - Flowering, thinning & PGRs

Chilean scientists investigate the avocado flower's aroma

Avocado project seeks to develop artificial attractants for pollinators.

Post harvest

Cold plasma treatment aims to keep fresh produce safe

Australia’s Centre for Produce Safety is funding research on cold plasma wash water treatment.

Citrus - Establishment & maintenance

New tech underpins evolution of world class citrus nursery

Innovation has reduced the production cycle for citrus trees.

Almonds - Macadamias - Pome fruit - Stone Fruit - Insect & mite control

New answer to major pests of tree crops

A new mode of action for some insect pests and short withholding period.

Tropical trees

Aust custard apples: jewels of the tropics

Ever wondered why lovers of custard apples just cannot get enough of this decadent fruit?

Avocado

Avocados for the Northern Territory

New variety of avocado looks suited to Top End environment.

Almonds - Macadamias - Flowering, thinning & PGRs

Millions of bees on the move

Bees moved from almond orchards to macadamias.

Citrus

New citrus variety information sheets available

New citrus variety information sheets now available.

Pome fruit

Smarter pear orchards to consistently produce better quality pears

Experimental pear blocks will provide insights into the effects of rootstock, training systems and tree density on fruit yield and quality.

Business solutions & labour

Labour shortage looming: Growers must act now!

Harvest Trail Information Service advises 'growers to be proactive.

Avocado - Technology in agriculture - Water supply & irrigation

LoRa devices boost crop yield on connected avocado farms

Accurately monitoring environmental crop stress.