1511-1520 of 1848 results
Queen-bee-scented helium balloons help identify local species
Media ReleaseA NET filled with pheromone-soaked ‘dummy queens’ attached to a helium-filled weather-balloon is the latest tool being used by pollination researchers in their efforts to better understand the number of honey bee colonies in an area.
21 December 2017
Mango industry communications program 2016-17 (MG15006)
This project was responsible for maintaining and improving the flow of timely and relevant industry information to Australian mango growers and other stakeholders.
5 December 2017
Subtropical banana nutrition – matching nutrition requirements to growth demands
This is a guide about Sub tropical banana nutrition – matching nutrition requirements to growth demands
3 December 2017
Spurs: Driving productivity
This fact sheet shows a method to non-destructively estimate spur leaf area in almonds.
1 December 2017
Persimmon Postharvest Manual
This manual gives a broad overview of pre and postharvet issues that can affect quality and storage life for growers of persimmons.
29 November 2017
Export market access, maintenance, biosecurity and developing export markets for the Australian table grape industry (TG14000)
A wide array of export and market-access related activities were supported by this investment between 2014 and 2017, including grower training, delivery of the industry’s online export registration system, table grape participation in trade events and more.
27 November 2017
Process improvements for preserving peak freshness in broccoli (2) (VG14062)
Factors that can increase or decrease the retail freshness of broccoli were examined in this project, including harvest time, delay before cooling, cooling method and packaging materials. A novel method of reducing yellowing of broccoli was also investigated.
22 November 2017
Dried grape 2017 industry R&D exchange program (DG17000)
This project supported a 2017 industry study tour for Australian dried grape producers to gain first-hand insights from the US industry.
16 November 2017
Orchard Action – co-production of knowledge to Victoria pome fruit orchards (AP13027)
This Orchard Action Project provided information to Victorian apple and pear growers about the latest technologies in pome fruit production between 2014 and 2017.
8 November 2017
New tissue nutrient reference levels for Victorian strawberries
This is a fact sheet on new tissue nutrient reference levels for Victorian strawberries
6 November 2017