Tree Crop News

Tropical trees - Flowering, thinning & PGRs

Increased lychee yields from managed pollination

Maximising pollination in tropical tree crops.

Avocado - Citrus - Macadamias

Ultra-fine lime granules key to controlling pH

The new technology we introduced is the ability to put ultra-fine particles into a robust 3–5mm granule.

Avocado - Mangoes - Tropical trees

Report identifies agricultural growth opportunities for Nthn Australia

Report is a first-of-its-kind roadmap for the economic development of Northern Australia.

Tropical trees - Technology in agriculture

Aussie orchard embraces agtech innovation

Tropical fruit growers saw an opportunity to use technology to support orchard management.

Mangoes

Primary Connect adds carrier services for mango season

Mango growers impacted by various challenges including weather conditions and a shortage of seasonal pickers.

Pome fruit - Technology in agriculture

Goulburn Valley fruit picking robot

Robotic picking may help overcome high labour costs and shortages.

Almonds - Cherries - Pome fruit - Stone Fruit

Protecting crops from smoke, rain and sunburn

Biofilm technology enhances plants' cuticular membrane.

Pome fruit - Stone Fruit

Using Californicus against two-spotted mite

Predatory mite can delay the development of miticide resistance.

Pome fruit - Flowering, thinning & PGRs

Sustainable pollination protects biodiversity

A range of native insects are contributing to crop pollination.

Pome fruit

New solution for farm to fork traceability

Being able to track each apple from farm to fork guarantees food integrity.

Citrus

Farm Biosecurity Producer of the Year

Farm biosecurity plan was developed by combining previous management experience and the Biosecurity Manual for Citrus Producers.

Pome fruit - Technology in agriculture

Innovative approach to fruit yield estimation

Pixofarm digitises the manual process of fruit measurement and counting to providing accurate yield estimations.

Disease & weed control - Establishment & maintenance

New organic herbicide for tree crops

Organic herbicide gives customers a naturally-derived option for effectively managing broadleaf and grass weeds.

Pome fruit - Harvesting - Technology in agriculture

Robotic harvesting to kick off in GV

Apples will be harvested robotically at Goulburn Valley-based Turnbull Brothers Orchards this season in what is believed to be the first commercial trial of robotic apple picking in Australia.

Avocado - Cherries - Citrus - Mangoes - Pome fruit - Specialty tree crops - Stone Fruit

Maintaining biosecurity with phytosanitary Irradiation

One of Australia's leading contract sterilisation and decontamination processors has highlighted the importance of the country maintaining its fruit fly free areas.