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Summerfruit Management

Modern summerfruit orchard production systems are geared to improve yield and packout performance via optimal crop load and uniformity in tree canopy architecture for high-quality fruit and efficient light interception and distribution.

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Grochem becomes 7 worlds Ag

Grochem Australia has become 7 Worlds Ag under a fresh rebrand to build on its reputation for innovation in technology and its commitment to the Australian horticulture industry.

Harvesting Equipment

John Deere’s 6M gets major upgrade

ONE of the most popular tractors in John Deere’s line-up, the legendary 6M, has been given a major update for MY2025 with more speed and power across a 13-model range which, for the first time, includes four models above 200hp and a 50km/h transmission.

Disease & weed control

Ensure you're across EU changes

Upcoming changes to the maximum residue limit (MRL) in the European Union (EU) for fenoxycarb, the active in one of the pome fruit industry’s valued IPM insecticides, Insegar, should prompt discussion between agronomists and those growers targeting export markets and export agents.

Tree crop insights

Aussie nuts to fulfill international demand

As significant almond and macadamia orchards reach maturity over the next few years, Australia’s tree nut industry looks set to meet growing international demand according to new industry research.

Apples - Tree crop insights

Tasmanian apple exporters forge new pathways.

A recent collaboration amongst Tasmanian fruit growers has resulted in a container of Tiger Fuji apples successfully exported to Taipei.

Tree crop insights

Underground acoustics amplify soil health

Barely audible to human ears, healthy soils produce a cacophony of sounds in many forms – a bit like an underground rave concert of bubbles and clicks.

Citrus - Tree crop insights

Maximising citrus productivity in Sunraysia

When it comes to their nutrition, the Pardos work closely with Carlo Niutta of Nangiloc Ag Supplies and using their $/ha rule of thumb, they have become long-term users of the Haifa range of specialty fertilisers.

Know your pest

Longtailed mealybug monitoring update

Technical agronomist and InSense owner Russell Fox says the longtailed mealybug LTMB (Pseudococcus longispinus) is proving to be not just a very persistent pest – it is also a pest on the increase in many areas and crops.

Bees and pollination

Hive movement sparks varroa concern

An estimated 300,000 hives will be transported to and from NSW, Queensland, South Australia and Victoria to pollinate almond orchards this year, sparking fears of a varroa mite increase across borders.

Know your pest

Soon there will be bugs

As the temperatures rise, so do the pests! Learn how to protect your crops from Fruit Spotting and Banana Spotting Bugs before they wreak havoc.

Fruit Fly

Rising temperatures wake up fruit fly

The arrival of spring temperatures will see an increase in activity of Queensland fruit fly. Frut fly bait spray rig - DacGel is the only powder bait spray formulation on the market.

Macadamias - Tropical trees - Featured Crop

Science helps speed up cultivar release

Future-proofing a burgeoning macadamia industry is the focus of a long-term breeding program led by researchers at The University of Queensland.

Cherries - Featured Crop

Growers benefit from industry workshops

The Australian Fruit Growers Victorian Conference provided an opportunity for Dr Greg Lang from Michigan University to visit NSW and Victorian cherry growing regions while he was in the country.

Cherries - Featured Crop

Aussie cherries front and centre at Asia Logistica

Tasmanian cherry growers, are making their presence felt at this years Asia Fruit Logistica event in Hong Kong.