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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
Variable-rate irrigation is a real game-changer
ArticleGrower profile: Terry Buckley, Buckley Farms, SA If there’s one thing to know about potato grower Terry Buckley, it’s that he’s not content if he’s not trying something new. “I’m a ‘new idea every three minutes’ kind of person,” he said. “
1 March 2017
Growers urged to get the app to improve the map
ArticleAustralia’s avocado, mango and macadamia growers are being called on to contribute to a map that aims to enhance the nation’s biosecurity response and planning capability and help with recovery efforts after severe weather events. The draft
1 March 2017
Research to boost Queensland papaya quality, trade appeal
ArticleNew research commissioned by Hort Innovation aims to improve the quality, yield, flesh colour, flavour and sweetness of one of Australia's most versatile fruits, the papaya. To be delivered by Griffith University in close consultation with
1 March 2016
It’s really satisfying to make a difference
ArticleIndustry development officer: Ann Furner, prune industry As part of Hort Innovation’s project Innovation and adoption for the Australian prune industry (DP15002), Ann Furner holds the integral role of industry development officer (IDO). In
1 June 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
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