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Nitrous oxide emissions in cherry and apple crops
This fact sheet provides growers with a snap shot about the impact of nitrous oxide and what factors in apple and cherry orchards result in lower soil emissions
18 October 2016
Manipulating nutrition for fruit quality and shelf life
This fact sheet summarises the results of a study into the influence of nutrient and water use efficiency on cherry trees.
30 November 2018
Turf for erosion and sediment control
This information pack details the use of turf as a natural erosion and sediment control option.
28 November 2018
Rootstock/fertiliser management systems for almonds
This fact sheet explains the work of researchers who are looking into the effect of variations in the ability of almond rootstocks to take up nitrogen.
21 November 2018
Vine variety is the way of the future
ArticleGrower profile – Tim Johnson, Clothiers Creek, NSW Tim Johnson was 15 years old when he started helping his father grow passionfruit on the family farm in northern New South Wales. Now, 28 years on, his love of the vines is stronger than
2 June 2016
Our environmental initiatives are award-winning
ArticleGrower profile – Sonja Cameron, Cameron’s Nursery, NSW With a life-long love of growing things, Sonja Cameron’s passion for the nursery industry is palpable. More than anything, that passion is focused on just getting involved – whether that
2 September 2016
At last! Access to China for nectarines means great things
ArticleGrower profile – Ian McAlister, Sunfruit Orchards, VIC Ian McAlister grew up in the world of Australian summerfruit and while he’s loved everything about the way he makes his living to date, he’s particularly keen to see what the future
2 September 2016
Exploring new health and green-space links
ArticleCan living among green-space bring better pregnancy health outcomes? Can a child’s academic scores be linked to the amount of vegetation around them? Are adults in greener areas more inclined to be mentally healthy, physically active and
2 September 2016
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