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Tree genomics program sequences 300 macadamia varieties to improve productivity and profitability for growers
THE National Tree Genomics program is in the final stages of sequencing over 300 macadamia wild and cultivated varieties. The national program harnesses cutting-edge genetic technologies for the benefit of Australian horticultural tree crop
11 December 2020
R&D levy investments projected to deliver $40.5 million of value over 30 years
THIS YEAR'S evaluation of Hort Innovation’s research and development investments demonstrated an average benefit-cost ratio of 3.4 to 1* achieved across sample projects, projected to generate an estimated total net present value of some $40.5
9 December 2020
Serpentine Leafminer detected in Sydney
Serpentine Leafminer detected in Sydney THE Serpentine leafminer (SLM; aka pea leafminer; Liriomyza huidobrensis) was found infesting field-grown vegetables in western Sydney in late October 2020 with impact assessments underway. NSW Dept Primary
9 November 2020
Fact sheet: Automated plant counts in broccoli using UAV imagery
This fact sheet explores the use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) or drones across the vegetable industry to automate plant counts for crops such as broccoli, cauliflower and lettuce.
20 January 2020
Fact sheet: Soil mapping in vegetables using EM38
This fact sheet looks at soil mapping in vegetables using EM38
20 January 2020
Fact sheet: Soil mapping technologies
This fact sheet provides inforamtion on soil mapping technologies and how they can assist with making important agronomic management decisions.
20 January 2020
Fact sheet: Variable rate technologies
This fact sheet looks as variable rate technlogies and their practical application on farm.
20 January 2020
Fact sheet: Yield monitoring in vegetables using load cells
This fact sheet expores yield monitoring in vegetables using load cells.
20 January 2020
Fact sheet: Drones in vegetable systems
This fact sheet explores the benefits and the advancement of drones in vegetable systems
20 January 2020
Fact sheet: Getting started in PA
This fact sheet identifies some initial steps vegetable producers can take to get started with precision agriculture (PA).
20 January 2020