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From value-adding to agri-tourism, we explore it all to improve farm-gate returns
A cherry growers’ strategy for improving farm-gate returns considers ways of being innovative outside of the actual growing.
30 November 2016
A healthy shock for fresh produce
Meeting Australia’s stringent food safety standards efficiently with an electricity-charged sanitisation method for water used in growing vegetables
31 July 2017
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
Seizing every opportunity
Seizing every opportunityArticleGrower profile – Enrique Rossi, Budou Farms, Merbein, VIC As a small grower and agronomist, Enrique Rossi is a self-starter who isn’t afraid to take risks and seize opportunities. From exporting his own grapes
31 August 2016
New project to tackle avocado bruising
New project tackles the problem of bruising of Australian avocadoes at the retail and household level
31 August 2016
Mission to MARS for the Australian vegetable industry
Mechanisation, automation, robotics and sensing to boost production and reduce the need for labour in the future
30 April 2017
Strengthening plant biosecurity for growers
Growers’ needs are at the centre of a new flagship partnership that coordinates plant biosecurity R&D in Australia
15 March 2017
Expanded access for citrus exports to South Korea
Market access wins in South Korea for smaller niche varieties of citrus, such as blood oranges, offers opportunities for growers
30 April 2016
Unearthing the power of mushrooms
Mushroom grower notes the importance of the interconnected relationship between applied R&D on the production side, and marketing to support consumer growth
30 April 2016