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Objective colour assessment for dried grapes now a reality
ArticleWith fruit colour determining the price dried grape growers are paid, developing a reliable way to objectively measure this aspect of the product has long been a goal for the industry. Now two feasible options have been put forward, both
2 September 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
Researchers buzzing with latest sterile Queensland fruit fly finding
ArticleScientists have developed an additional safeguard to differentiate factory-reared sterile Queensland fruit flies (Qflies) from their wild relatives in research being delivered as part of the national Sterile Insect Technology Plus
2 September 2017
Tackling citrus gall wasp
ArticleResearcher – Dr Jianhua Mo, NSW DPI As citrus gall wasps impact crops in key growing regions across the country, NSW Department of Primary Industries (NSW DPI) entomologist Dr Jianhua Mo is working with industry to deliver a sustainable
1 October 2017
Next generation of turf growers energised and inspired
ArticleOver 40 young turf growers from across the country have come together for the Turf Australia 2016 NxGen Forum in Perth. The two-day event left many of the attendees ready to consider new ideas and approaches, from revisiting water management
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
Shoo, fly! New world-leading facility opens to bolster fruit-fly defence
ArticleSet to provide a powerful new line of defence against one of horticulture’s most damaging pests, this world-leading and game-changing $3.18 million National Sterile Insect Technology (SIT) fruit fly facility is located in Port Augusta, South
1 November 2016
Our industry’s marketing is on a roll
ArticleGrower profile – Sarah Mason, Coastal Turf, NSW There’s no part of the turf business that Sarah Mason doesn’t love – and she’s across it all, from growing and harvesting, to delivering and installing, to making sales and managing the
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
You get more out of your industry if you get involved
ArticleGrower profile – Heather Kane, Tweenhills Chestnuts, NSW Heather Kane and her husband, John, have been growing chestnuts in the Southern Tablelands of New South Wales since 1997. “We absolutely love it, and because the chestnut industry is
2 September 2016