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Apple harvesting robot plucks a piece of fruit every seven seconds

Pome fruit Technology in agriculture April 30, 2021



Robot uses a mix of cameras and deep learning algorithms to scan trees.

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Bravo apple production tipped to grow

Pome fruit Marketing & export April 29, 2021



Bravo apple production tipped to jump one million kilograms on last year.

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Indonesia renews CRA with Australia

Marketing & export April 29, 2021



Country Recognition Agreement renewal arrives three days prior to expiry, providing relief to Australia’s citrus exporters

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Four orchards join in Goulburn Valley deal

Pome fruit Stone Fruit April 29, 2021



Four family-owned orchard businesses in Victoria's Goulburn Valley are merging into one company with the backing of foreign investment.

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Grants to protect Victorian apples and pears

Pome fruit April 28, 2021



Horticultural Netting Program grants available until 4 June 2021

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Natural predators another link in biocontrol chain

Citrus Fruit Fly Insect & mite control April 26, 2021



Parasitoid wasps will be released in Victoria in a project designed to combat the spread of Qfly.

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Biobest becomes new stakeholder in Biological Services

Insect & mite control April 25, 2021



Biological Services now connected to a global network of production subsidiaries that spans more than 20 countries.

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Beekeepers back genetic improvement to boost honey bee industry performance

Flowering, thinning & PGRs April 23, 2021



'Plan Bee' is working with queen breeders, beekeepers and growers to build a national honey bee genetic improvement program.

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Ausvine Kirogn pruners suit all tree crops

Establishment & maintenance Pruning April 23, 2021



A large range of circular saw attachments for hedge cutting and tree pruning.

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Sharing knowledge from citrus trials

Citrus April 22, 2021



Trials include heavy pruning and high nutrition treatments in Afourer mandarins.

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Fruit grower gets largest NT water licence

Avocado Citrus Mangoes Establishment & maintenance April 21, 2021



Plans to build a 3500ha irrigated horticulture project.

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Cracking a tough nut for macadamia growers

Macadamias April 19, 2021



Thinner shells, bigger kernels and tougher husks for resisting pests.

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Mobishear cordless pruners

Establishment & maintenance Pruning April 18, 2021



Cordless pruning equipment designed to last.

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Promising research in recycling almond waste

Almonds April 17, 2021



Biosolarization is a method of recycling waste biomass and disinfecting orchards.

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World’s biggest macadamia processor expands facility

Macadamias April 15, 2021



Expansion will ensure growers can take a bigger bite of export opportunities.

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