Tree Crop News

Bees and pollination

Combing through genetics delivers tools to keep bees busy

Australian researchers are delving into the secret life of bees in a quest to breed more resilient, productive and happy honey-makers.

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Too hot to harvest: rising heat threatens farm labour and food security

As the mercury rises, heat stress is emerging as a hidden challenge – threatening the productivity, costs and resilience of Australian agriculture.

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Breeding better macadamia trees for Australian growers

A new project is set to deliver better macadamia trees for Australian growers.

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Just ask a farmer

BASF Agricultural Solutions Australia has launched Ask a Farmer, a national initiative designed to bring Australians closer to the farmers who grow their food.

Know your pest

Nosy weevils come by the dozen – and more

Ion Staunton is an entomologist at Pestech.com.au, manufacturers of PyBo Natural Pyrethrum Insecticidal Concentrate. Ask your Ag supplier or talk to a human: 1800 12345 7 Weevils are a family of beetles, easy to identify – just check out the drawings.

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New apple makes a ‘magic’ debut in 2025

Just three years after its first commercial plantings, 2025 marked a major milestone for the Fruit Australia Group with the debut of its first early volumes of Sunrise Magic apples.

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New option for Botrytis control in cherries

Botrytis grey mould ( Botrytis cinerea ) has long been overlooked as the cause of serious fruit losses, in an industry that has consistently battled brown rot ( Monilinia spp.).

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Bravo apples win best fresh snack award

It’s official – Bravo apples, the distinctive burgundy apples grown throughout Australia, are winning over fans on the east coast this spring, having been named one of Australia’s healthiest snacks.

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AgTech solutions for narrow orchard systems in Western Australia

Two-dimensional (2D) multileader narrow orchards, characterised by tightly spaced rows (typically 2-2.5m) with planar cordon canopy training, are emerging as the future of modern fruit production to meet the challenges of labour shortage, resource efficiency, and sustainability

Branching out

Farrelly new boss at FPSC

New Fresh Produce Safety Centre chief executive Damien Farrelly says he is delighted to have joined an organisation where ‘some really impactful work’ is well and truly underway.

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Chambers new food commissioner

Queensland Fruit and Vegetable Growers chief executive Rachel Chambers has been appointed as Queensland Food Farmers’ Commissioner.

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ABC Software focuses on what matters most

Managing a modern horticulture business often requires juggling multiple software tools, each designed for a specific purpose.

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Avocado Australia boss John Tyas to step down

Avocados Australia has confirmed long-serving chief executive John Tyas will retire on July 3 in 2026, bringing to a close more than 13 years in the role.

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Kanzi breaks records as HBMA set five year strategy

The Horticultural Brand Management Australia (HBMA) board, along with general manager Elisa King and key industry partners, recently came together for a strategic planning workshop to set its direction for the next five years.

News

Helping producers navigate sustainability opportunities

In a boost to producers wanting to be better informed about environmental stewardship, the University of New England (UNE) and AgriFutures Australia launched Environer at the National NRM Knowledge Conference in Cairns.