Tree Crop News

News

Summerfruit 2023 Industry Conference

After a period without a National Conference Summerfruit Australia Ltd (SAL) will be holding a ‘mini conference’ over the period 15–16 May 2023 in Moama (across the river from Echuca).

Avocado

Smart fertiliser boosts yield potential

Lono, a specialised nitrogen fertiliser that is efficient and environmentally stable is gaining ground in the Australian tree crop sector as growers seek more sustainable options to improve marketable yields.

Stone Fruit

Basics of stone fruit growth management

The three parts of the fruit, the seed, the stone and the flesh, develop separately over time, and fit in with other growth patterns of the tree, such as growth of new shoots and roots.

News

Recycling a ‘no-brainer’ for old poly dripper line

When Kyalite Pistachios was considering a sustainable solution for disposal of the last remaining area of sprinkler irrigation at its ‘Rivernook’ orchard, plus extra poly and dripper line kept in storage from previous upgrades, the industry’s leading recovery and recycling program largely became a “no-brainer”.

News

Precision agriculture aids frost fan location

The economic costs of frost to agriculture and horticulture can be significant. As winter and early spring frost in Australia and New Zealand is almost exclusively ‘radiative’ in nature, it forms predictable patterns as a function of surrounding topography and land use.

Spraying equipment & application

Setting up your sprayer: The ‘dead-pest-test’

The yellow test papers that indicate spray coverage on your crop is one method of evaluation.

Avocado

Biostimulants boost tropical tree crops

The role of biostimulants in providing nutrition to tropical crops is increasing each season in Queensland thanks to the ever-evolving biostimulant fertiliser range by De Sangosse Australia, under the guidance of regional manager Ben Itzstein.

Spraying equipment & application

Online spray diary more than just record-keeping

Switching from paper records to an online spray diary increases accuracy, reduces double-handling, and allows you to meet compliance requirements with ease.

Bees and pollination

Beewise shows world’s first robotic beehive

The latest in cutting edge agritech is catering to a tiny but important customer – bees. US-based company, Beewise brought the world’s first robotic beehive to Australia for the first time, unveiling it at evokeAG. 2023.

News

Juicer inducted into Citrus Hall of Fame

Pioneer citrus grower and juicer John Morris’s knowledge of merchandising and branding has been described as ‘second to none’ in the industry, leading to his recent recognition by Citrus Australia in the Citrus Hall of Fame.

Bees and pollination

Plan Bee genetics program rolls on

The ‘Plan Bee’ breeding research colonies at NSW Department of Primary Industries' Tocal College have been euthanised after falling under a Varroa mite eradication zone.

Fruit Fly

Good orchard hygiene breaks Qfly lifecycle

The Goulburn Murray Valley Fruit Fly Area Wide Management Program is supporting growers in Victoria’s Goulburn Murray Valley region to ensure all commercial orchards have an active pest management strategy and are practising good orchard hygiene.

Spraying equipment & application

Croplands releases new model orchard sprayer

Croplands – a name synonymous with Australia-made orchard spraying technology, has released an improved new sprayer to expand on its Tree Crop sprayer model range.

News

New fertiliser labelling campaign

Fertilizer Australia will launch the national Fertiliser Labelling Awareness campaign in coming months, predominantly through social media and direct communication designed to target horticultural growers, industry bodies and rural retailers.

Citrus

Research to promote citrus health benefits

There’s a huge disconnect between the science and public health messaging about citrus, especially when it comes to drinking its Vitamin C-rich juice.