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$694K R&D grant for avocado development

Avocado Water supply & irrigation March 31, 2021



R&D will enable implementation of intelligent irrigation and fertigation systems and real-time detection systems for soil and root health.

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A compact fruit grader ideal for smaller runs

Packaging & labelling March 29, 2021



Zetapack graders are perfect for niche varieties, smaller packing sheds and are compact with a low footprint.

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Pomegranate RD&E Plan paints bright future

Specialty tree crops March 28, 2021



Aim is to identify the priorities for the next phase of the industry and develop a strategic roadmap for the future.

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Riverland fruit fly outbreak, sterile insects released to eradicate pest

Fruit Fly March 26, 2021



More than 2.5 million sterile fruit flies have been released in the Riverland to battles outbreaks of Queensland fruit fly.

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Growcom unveils new look agvet chemical database

Disease & weed control Flowering, thinning & PGRs Insect & mite control March 26, 2021



Database features all chemicals registered and approved by the APVMA.

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New season Ricó pears

Pome fruit Marketing & export March 25, 2021



Rico is a blush variety which tastes sensational and has some real personality.

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Solid performance for Honey Gold mangoes

Mangoes Marketing & export March 24, 2021



More Australians stayed home and ate in during the past year with higher prices for all tropical fruit.

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Date industry project targets better yields

Specialty tree crops March 22, 2021



Date growers reporting strong demand for all varieties of locally produced dates.

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Fruition Nova trap best for fruit fly control

Fruit Fly March 21, 2021



Traps allows growers to more proactively manage fruit fly populations.

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COSTA launches digital traceability platform

Avocado Post harvest March 20, 2021



Fruit stickers will enhance business supply chain traceability and consumer engagement.

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Film designed to detect pesticide residue

Post harvest March 19, 2021



An inexpensive stick-on film may soon be available to detect residues on fresh produce.

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State premiers must increase hotel quarantine cap for seasonal workers

Citrus Business solutions & labour March 18, 2021



Tens of thousands of workers were still required.

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How the Asian citrus psyllid feeds

Citrus March 17, 2021



The first complete and detailed anatomical study of a psyllid

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It’s easier than ever to ‘BeeConnected’

Flowering, thinning & PGRs March 8, 2021



New version of the BeeConnected app has just been released.

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Carob & Moringa for health and environment

Specialty tree crops March 7, 2021



Trees are drought tolerant and can be grown on degraded land.

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