Feeding trees from the ground up to get establishment right

New Edge Microbials says in apples, cherries and stone fruit, orchard performance is shaped during the establishment years.

There is more than one way to kill pests

You grow what people and pests want to eat. You get more money from people if the pests don’t eat as much ... or they spoil the look and presentation of the produce. It’s a war!

Unlocking the sublime in native Australian citrus

Growing global production of citrus offers opportunities for Australia’s little-known 6 native species, according to a University of Queensland researcher.

Olive industry applauds decision to continue testing service

Olive oil testing will remain available via NSW DPIRD’s commercial edible oil and oilseed laboratory for the foreseeable future, in a change of heart being applauded industry-wide.

Celebrating Australian International Olive Awards

Australian olive growers overcame drought, frost and flood to produce a quality offering of extra virgin olive oils, flavoured oils and table olives in 2025.

Here’s the crunch: soil health in organic orchards is not so different

Organic agriculture is an increasingly popular management approach, embraced by growers and consumers alike for its potential to reduce environmental impacts.

A ‘mitey’ challenge

Tony Trichilo has been orcharding by himself in the Perth Hills for some time, however he says two-spotted mites have always kept him company.

Illuminating undercover orchards

Orchard covers are a key to managing climate risks but can reduce sunlight transmission by up to 47 per cent. Sunlight plays a vital role in fruit production, so what is the cost to production and quality?

Cracking growth forecast for Australian almonds

Australia’s almond sector is entering a new era, as it begins large-scale orchard replanting to enable future growth and satisfy increasing local and global appetite for the popular nut, Rabobank says in a newly-released report.

New management for Metagen

Biotech company Metagen Australia has named Liam Riedy as its general manager as it enters its next growth phase. Seasoned agribusiness professional Matt Harris has joined the business as Mildura-based territory manager to strengthen grower support and expand the company’s presence across the Sunraysia and beyond.

Byte by byte: how AI is reshaping agriculture

From drones to climate models, artificial intelligence is transforming how we grow food, manage risk and imagine farming in 2050.

Hot Potato hits the Big Apple as Australia showcases health campaign

The Australian fresh produce industry’s groundbreaking collaboration with The Wiggles was showcased at The New York Produce Show and Conference earlier this month.

Will robots bring people back to farming?

In a field outside Woodland, California, a bright orange tractor hums to life.

Robots and AI revolutionise apple, cherry and blueberry pruning

In the orchards of the future, cherry pruning and thinning could be entrusted to robotic arms and smart algorithms.

Centuria gets Two Wells site for the price of one

Australasian real estate funds manager, Centuria Capital Group (ASX: CNI or Centuria), has expanded its agriculture real estate platform to $820 million, securing the Perfection Fresh operated 43ha glasshouse facility in Two Wells, South Australia.