Winter orchard walks – What we have learnt so far
June 15, 2022With the first two orchard walks held this week in Stanthorpe, Qld, at Nicoletti’s Orchard and in Batlow,…
‘Cardboard good, plastics bad’ – take a closer look
May 24, 2022Written by Dr. Hugo Britt, DisContent, for the Autumn 2022 AFG magazine Advances in soft plastics recycling are…
National Plant Biosecurity Strategy released
May 18, 2022The 2021 – 2031 National Plant Biosecurity Strategy was released during April 2022 by Plant Health Australia. The…
Internal browning – what causes it and how to reduce the risks
April 5, 2022The 2021 season saw higher reports of internal browning in Pink Lady apples across Australian apple growing regions….
Getting the most out of ReTain
February 23, 2022Jack Bartels, Sumitomo Agrosolutions Australia ReTain® contains aminoethoxyvinylglycine (AVG), a naturally occurring fermentation product that has been helping…
New national fruit fly research project to provide insights for horticulture
October 20, 2021The Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (DAF) Queensland is leading a $8.4million dollar fruit fly project, funded through…
FPSC Survey for Rapid Diagnostic Methods in fresh produce
October 13, 2021The Fresh Produce Safety Centre has released a Rapid Diagnostic Methods in the Fresh Produce Industry Survey, and industry is…
Vale: Professor Jens Wünsche
February 10, 2021The apple and pear industry has lost a passionate and tireless inquisitor and innovator in German researcher Professor…
Bushfire recovery: damage has lessons for future response
January 13, 2021As we approach the first anniversary of the devastating bushfires that impacted the Adelaide Hills, Bilpin and Batlow…
Plant pest surveillance goes mobile in the Adelaide Hills
December 15, 2020In early spring, a new, smart plant pest surveillance tool was deployed in its first ever trial in…
