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Vine variety is the way of the future
ArticleGrower profile – Tim Johnson, Clothiers Creek, NSW Tim Johnson was 15 years old when he started helping his father grow passionfruit on the family farm in northern New South Wales. Now, 28 years on, his love of the vines is stronger than
2 June 2016
Our red-flesh papaya is a point of pride
ArticleGrower profile – Daniel Mackay, Mackays, QLD The Mackay family may be known for growing bananas, having done so in North Queensland since 1945, but their red-flesh papaya is continuing to gain momentum in the market. Daniel Mackay is from
2 September 2016
It’s all about learning and exploring new opportunities
ArticleGrower profile – Troy Richman, Almas Almonds, VIC Coming to be involved in the almond industry was a happy twist of fate for Troy Richman, whose original background is in mechanical engineering. Today he loves the diversity of his industry,
1 November 2016
Our togetherness keeps the industry strong
ArticleGrower profile – Paul Thorne, Oakey Mountain Fruits, QLD When Paul Thorne moved to the Redlands farm he now calls home over 30 years ago, the property already had custard apples growing. “But I was really unaware of their full potential,” he
1 November 2016
I get a real kick working with new varieties
ArticleGrower profile – Frank Caltieri, Hydro-Berry, VIC For raspberry grower Frank Caltieri, nothing beats being able to grow a great product and supply high-quality raspberry root stock. And growing things certainly runs in his blood. “I’m a
1 September 2016
It’s a case of old land, new tricks
ArticleGrower Profile – Chris Stillard, Barooga, NSW Chris Stillard’s family has been working the land for over a century – and with his keen interest in evolving land management techniques and knowledge, it’s a tradition he hopes will carry long
1 November 2016
It’s time to think global
Citrus growers becoming more aware of a competitive global market, more globally minded and more supportive of younger generation
1 August 2017
Take a time out with Ros
This custard apple grower says the weather, pests and diseases are some of the biggest challenges
14 January 2016
The science behind creating the best-possible produce
Scientist uses the Stonefruit Experimental Orchard as a tool for increasing sales for summerfruit growers
31 July 2017
Getting up close and personal with strawberry R&D
Strawberry grower focuses on flavour and longer shelf life when trialing new varieties to increase his income.
31 July 2016