Herbicide GUSS sprayer will be available first from select John Deere dealerships
John Deere steals the march from under its competitors by being the first to offer the Herbicide GUSS autonomous orchard and vineyard sprayer through its dealerships Herbicide GUSS is what to look for and its being billed as the first production line autonomous herbicide orchard sprayer, and only from select John Deere dealers as it’s […]
Vegetable prices drop by up to 90 per cent in some retail outlets
Both growers and consumers give out a sigh of relief as veg prices fall by 60, 70 and even 90 per cent at leading reseller Harris Farm Markets The out of season sky-high prices for vegetables begin their tumble by 60 and even up to 90% as crops mature and the effects of the floods […]
Jackfruit next big cash crop and expected to jump off supermarket shelves
Locally grown Jackfruit has remained steady at best in recent years but research forecasts production of $5 to $10 million by 2025
Varroa pesticide promises to be honey bee safe as part of $61 million pollination research
Aussie scientists are working on a world-first hormone based pesticide to destroy Varroa mite claimed to be completely bee friendly Amid Australia’s first Varroa Destructor Mite outbreak, the grower-owned research and development corporation Hort Innovation has joined forces with the University of Sydney to develop a world-first hormone-based pesticide that is safe for honey bees […]
Fruit and vegetable prices are expected to rise further over the short term
Above average rainfall will drive increased production across most states but produce quality may be impacted as a result The Rural Bank’s Australian agriculture mid-year outlook outlines how a wetter than average winter and low water prices will continue to support above average horticultural output over the coming six months. The Rural Bank’s report says […]
AHBIC competition offers all the honey you can eat for the next 12 months
One lucky honey consumer will win a year’s supply of honey to celebrate Australia’s bee industry this World Bee Day A special campaign and giveaway of a year’s supply of premium Australian-grown honey has been launched to raise awareness of the nation’s $14.2 billion honey bee pollination industry and to coincide with global celebrations for […]
Yanmar YV01 autonomous robot the most effective sprayer down the vines
The savings are enormous as the YV01 autonomous robot can run without an onboard operator for the most effective vine spraying possible Yanmar is on the lips of every wine grower following the release of its vineyard robot that is affordable for all wine growing operations regardless of sizes as they simply have to switch […]
Taro DNA fingerprinted to grow in a changing climate
Taro has been under the microscope for more than 2o years to determine how this food can be introduced to more local growers through current breeding technology The tropical root vegetable taro, known as the ‘food of the gods’ in the Pacific, is under threat from rising sea levels but wild plants being cultivated by […]
Young Gun of Wine winner for 2021 takes out a hotly contested award
If you want the best drop of wine, it’s easy to find if you follow the vintages created by the most influential winemakers of 2021
Vineyard of the year winners announced from top 50 finalists
After a six-month search that has included multiple rounds of judging and site inspections of vineyards around Australia, Young Gun of Wine has announced the trophy winners for the inaugural Vineyard of the Year Awards for 2021