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Methyl bromide disinfestation of cherries for Queensland fruit fly (Qfly) (CY16009)
This project was tasked with providing a data package on the use of methyl bromide as a post-harvest disinfestation fumigant for Queensland fruit fly on cherries.
31 March 2020
Multi-million dollar project to design the tree of the future
Media ReleaseCaption: Project lead, Professor Robert Henry from the Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation at the University of Queensland. AUSTRALIAN researchers have turned to plant genetics to help solve DNA mysteries and create
22 November 2018
Research wrap-up: cold and sulphur dioxide keeping table grape exports safe
ArticleWith the export market for Australian table grapes booming, recently completed research is giving growers and exporters added peace of mind when it comes to the control of potential insect pests within shipments. Hort Innovation Chief
2 September 2016
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
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
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
Boosting efficiencies at harvest time
ArticleAustralian macadamia growers are set to benefit from new research that aims to reduce the harvest window by several weeks and save the industry more than $30M per year. Being delivered by Hort Innovation using macadamia industry levies and
1 March 2017
Going bananas for organics
ArticleGrower profile – Matt Abbott, Rabbit Organics, Mena Creek, QLD “Organic and sustainable farming is front-of-mind for banana grower Matt Abbott and his team at Rabbit Organics. “It is a core value of our business. We believe in our product
1 May 2016
Young Queenslander set to shake up indoor production
This vegetable grower stays relevant and profitable by diversifying crops his family farms
31 October 2016