Tree Crop News

Citrus - Fruit Fly - Insect & mite control

Natural predators another link in biocontrol chain

Parasitoid wasps will be released in Victoria in a project designed to combat the spread of Qfly.

Insect & mite control

Biobest becomes new stakeholder in Biological Services

Biological Services now connected to a global network of production subsidiaries that spans more than 20 countries.

Flowering, thinning & PGRs

Beekeepers back genetic improvement to boost honey bee industry performance

'Plan Bee' is working with queen breeders, beekeepers and growers to build a national honey bee genetic improvement program.

Establishment & maintenance - Pruning

Ausvine Kirogn pruners suit all tree crops

A large range of circular saw attachments for hedge cutting and tree pruning.

Citrus

Sharing knowledge from citrus trials

Trials include heavy pruning and high nutrition treatments in Afourer mandarins.

Avocado - Citrus - Mangoes - Establishment & maintenance

Fruit grower gets largest NT water licence

Plans to build a 3500ha irrigated horticulture project.

Macadamias

Cracking a tough nut for macadamia growers

Thinner shells, bigger kernels and tougher husks for resisting pests.

Establishment & maintenance - Pruning

Mobishear cordless pruners

Cordless pruning equipment designed to last.

Almonds

Promising research in recycling almond waste

Biosolarization is a method of recycling waste biomass and disinfecting orchards.

Avocado - Post harvest

Woolworths reveals details about its avocados

"The best case scenario for avocados being delivered from farm to shelf is around seven days."

Macadamias

World’s biggest macadamia processor expands facility

Expansion will ensure growers can take a bigger bite of export opportunities.

Fruit Fly

Three day, online national fruit fly symposium slated for May 4

The ongoing battle against fruit fly, which continues to threaten over half of Australia’s $13 billion horticulture sector and the 60,000 people it employs, is to be discussed at a national three day forum from May 4-6.

Fruit Fly

Tracing the origins of fruit fly incursions

Identifying and tracing the sources of invasive pests are crucial in managing biosecurity.

Macadamias

Clean Coastal Catchment macadamia project update

The Clean Coastal Catchment project aims to improve water quality for oceans, estuaries and coastal wetlands.

Citrus

Citrus Canker outbreak eradicated in NT

After a significant effort over three years, the NT is now free of citrus canker.