Citrus, Stone Fruit & Nuts
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When spending more is rewarded
CRUNCHING the numbers on farm is not just about what the inputs cost, even more important is what outputs they help create. Because that’s where…
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Bloomin’ big job awaits our smallest workers
This is the most spectacular time to be in an almond orchard, as the trees are in bloom. Almond growers are hoping for warm sunny…
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Winter lessons for almond growers
WINTER is not being wasted in the Sunraysia almond industry, with an emphasis on education through a series of workshops across the region. Almond Board…
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Almond train finally getting up head of steam
Australian almond sales for the 2024 season might be on record pace after setting another monthly record for exports – but that comes with a…
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Avos on the up and up
HOLY guacamole, the avocado industry is on target for a record production year and Barham Avocados is one of the producers looking at big numbers…
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Shining light on big squeeze – Sunraysia grower reveals pros and cons of high-density orchards
SUNRAYSIA citrus grower Matthew Cottrell has become a casebook study for a NSW Department of Primary Industry research project on high-density plantings across the industry.…
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Almond group setting pushing for the greater cause
By Almonds Australia chief executive TIM JACKSON Are you familiar with the phrase ‘a rising tide lifts all boats’? It was introduced to many people…
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Bright outlook for citrus as winter arrives
CITRUS growers always have a close eye on their trees to help achieve the perfect balance between crop yield and quality. For the Goldup family,…
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Sunraysia on forefront of keeping citrus food-safe
Sunraysia’s citrus packing industry has played a pivotal role in a major research project to examine microbial food safety risks along the citrus supply chain…
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Citrus giant loves playing it safe
Costa Group Sunraysia divisional manager (citrus) Tania Chapman says the “valuable research” conducted by SP Singh was embraced by her company as it was consistent…
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Plans to be outlined to counter almond pollination pest
NOW the almond harvest has wrapped up for the vast majority of growers in Sunraysia, the focus turns to securing arrangements for beehives to help…
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Almond season shows an end-of-season all time sales record for the industry
Demand for Australian almonds in one of the most challenging seasons on record has exceeded expectations. The Almond Board of Australia’s final monthly sales position…