Variable quality export cherries in Vietnam

Cherries are highly perishable and require an efficient cool chain to maintain firmness, freshness and attract premium prices in export markets. Australia regained market access to Vietnam in 2017 with the requirement that Victorian grown produce is subjected to irradiation treatment.

Bayer trial proves value of farm-wide program

With top quality fruit being the goal at Makhoma Farms in the Gin Gin-Wide Bay region of Queensland, owner John Warren is quick to point out that it’s a whole program approach that is not only most effective, but also most efficient.

Living in the slow lane - scale insects

Scale insects attack a wide range of fruit trees

Specialist at Thomas Elder Consulting

Mr McClarron is one of the most recent specialists to join Thomas Elder Consulting (TEC), whose members work alongside farmers and agribusiness clients to drive long-term, sustainable farm profitability.

Tomra Food ready when every cherry counts

With the Northern Hemisphere cherry season coming to an end, Tomra Food is already looking ahead, ready to support growers in the Southern Hemisphere.

Technology advances in the mango industry

Technology innovation and adoption has helped shape and strengthen the mango industry.

Growers needed for traceability research project

Apple and pear growers are being invited to submit expressions of interest to participate in new research to help improve fruit traceability.

Grochem gears up for more growth

Leading horticultural supplier, Grochem Australia has positioned its business for further growth, following the appointment of Orville Hildebrand and Linda Simsek to new roles.

Macadamia Society appoints a new CEO

The Australian Macadamia Society (AMS) board has announced the appointment of Clare Hamilton-Bate to the role of chief executive officer.

OCP territory sales manager

Exciting news for all Organic Crop Protectants (OCP) customers and growers in Victoria and Tasmania.

‘HitMan’ soap the forgotten insecticide

Potassium salts are an option for effective insect control.

Work on Varroa pesticide under way in Australia

Amid Australia’s first Varroa Destructor mite outbreak, Hort Innovation has joined forces with the University of Sydney to develop a world-first hormone-based pesticide that is safe for honey bees but fatal to Varroa mite.

Yara is committed to recycling scheme

Leading premium fertiliser manufacturer, Yara, continues to support Big Bag Recovery program as a partner.

New supply chain service for exporters

Australian exporters of perishable produce will have access to real-time information on supply chains and logistics under the new service established by the Australian Government.

Effective insecticides for mango shoot looper

APVMA has confirmed that both Success Neo and Entrust Organic insecticides cover mango shoot looper.