Tree Crop News

Fruit Fly

Longer holding period lifts SIT Qfly results

Longer pre-release holding period, and protein dietary supplements, improved the effectiveness of a Qfly SIT program.

Macadamias - Insect & mite control

New research on macadamia lace bug

Research looks at lace bug ecology and its natural predators.

Almonds - Insect & mite control

New Angler trap for stone and pome fruit

Effective but simple way to control Carpophilus while protecting beneficial insects.

Insect & mite control

The sound of crickets and grasshoppers is coming

Over 1500 species of this group in Australia.

Establishment & maintenance - General

Katabatic drift explained and how to avoid it

How to locate frost fans and set up your orchard for best effect.

Almonds - Pome fruit - Stone Fruit - Insect & mite control

New codling moth product benefits apple growers

New insecticide has great efficacy on a wide range of insects and IPM compatible.

Stone Fruit

Avoid inking, skin burn and ‘gravel rash’ stains

Applying Parka can provide a protective barrier against ink staining.

Fruit Fly - Insect & mite control

Eradication of exotic fruit fly from Torres Strait

Efforts to stop exotic fruit flies from entering the Australian mainland through the Torres Strait will continue with a five-year response plan.

Fruit Fly - Insect & mite control

Could biopesticides help tackle Qfly populations?

Entomopathogenic fungi could be a new tool for fruit fly management.

Pome fruit

Red fleshed apples

Red-fleshed cultivars contain high concentrations of genetic proteins, antioxidants and natural phenols.

Organic farming

First steps to better organic regulations

Organic Industries of Australia will be advocating strongly for the adoption of world leading regulations in Australia.

Pome fruit - Disease & weed control

Fungicide vital addition to Tassie apple program

Talendo works on three important stages of the powdery mildew life cycle.

Disease & weed control - Organic farming

Beloukha herbicide for organic growers

Naturally derived herbicide for controlling broadleaf and grass weeds around orchards.

Fertilisers & nutrition

Consider Agrisilica in crop nutrition programs

Trials show yield increases and improved quality parameters with Agrisilica.

Cherries - Post harvest

Tomra Cascade singulator, a game-changer in cherries

New machine is gentle on cherries and will reduce operating hours and maintenance costs.