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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
Queensland citrus improvement scheme: finding better rootstocks for Australia (CT13004)
This investment investigated a range of new rootstocks for citrus growers, leading to the commercialisation of the new Barkley rootstock.
31 October 2018
Evaluation and commercialisation of new citrus rootstocks (CT13042)
This investment evaluated the performance of new rootstocks for the Australian citrus industry, with a focus on improving the yield and quality of both fresh and processing fruit, boosting tree health by improving tolerance to stresses, and looking at the modification of tree architecture.
4 October 2018
New genetic targets to improve quality in papaya (PP15000)
This investment supports the improvement of Australia papaya quality through breeding programs that produce elite, uniform cultivars and to support industry development.
28 September 2018