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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
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