Grove management
By Laura Thomas Australian farmers are being warned against complacency, as the annual fire danger season begins to heat up. The Australian and New Zealand Council for Fire and Emergency…
A new technology aims to give growers pinpoint accuracy when applying fertiliser, which could bring down costs, increase efficiencies and enable better decisions within tight seasonal windows. Hort Innovation has…
Most pests and diseases don’t arrive with a warning: they’re often introduced unknowingly on boots, tyres, tools or plant material. And with the olive harvest now upon us, the people,…
By Laura Thomas A global spotlight will be on food security protection during International Day of Plant Health next week. Sanctioned by the United Nations, the worldwide observance is held…
Whether you’re looking to start a grove from scratch or want to refresh your knowledge on olive growing, attending the AOA’s Back to Basics Field Day is a must for…
The arduous task of protecting crops from bird damage is set to transform, with drones leading the charge. A new project funded by Hort Innovation will develop and commercialise a…
By Laura Thomas Weather has continued to dominate news headlines in recent days, as Australians endure soaring temperatures and wet, wild storms. It’s been a week of weather extremes. New…
By Laura Thomas It might not seem like it right now, but spring is just around the corner. As southern Australia shivers through the final days of winter, now is…