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Spring horticulture & viticulture - Summer horticulture - Winter cropping

First release of genetically engineered moth could herald new era of crop protection

Feb. 13, 2020 | 2 min read

A newly published study reports a successful, first-ever open-field release of a self-limiting, genetically engineered diamondback moth, stating that it paves the way for an effective and sustainable approach to pest control.

Spring horticulture & viticulture - Summer horticulture

Elders appoints new horticultural specialist to TEC team

Nov. 25, 2019 | 1 min read

ELDERS increasing focus on horticulture has been given a boost with the appointment of Roop Sandhu as a horticultural specialist within the Thomas Elder Consulting (TEC) team.

Fungicides - Spring horticulture & viticulture - Summer horticulture

Commercially reared bees deliver active ingredient to protect crops

Sept. 6, 2019 | 2 min read

Bee Vectoring Technologies International has announced that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has approved Clonostachys rosea CR-7 (CR-7) for use as a fungicide on commercial crops.

Spring horticulture & viticulture - Summer horticulture

Aussie horticulture exports hit record high

Sept. 2, 2019 | 2 min read

The world’s appetite for Australian fruit, nuts and vegetables has skyrocketed with Australian produce exports reaching almost $2.8 billion for the first time.

Fertilisers - Spring horticulture & viticulture - Summer horticulture

Boost nitrogen efficacy in tree crops

Aug. 14, 2019 | 2 min read

With spring just around the corner, Incitec Pivot Fertilisers is reminding tree crop growers and their advisers about the potential to enhance nitrogen use efficiency in orchards.

Spring horticulture & viticulture

New thinning agent shines in first season

July 29, 2019 | 3 min read

A new fruit thinning agent - Brevis - has passed its first season with flying colours offering a more flexible application window than currently available options.

Agribusiness - Spring horticulture & viticulture - Summer horticulture - Tropical agriculture & sugar cane

Elders strengthening horticulture investments in technical services

July 10, 2019 | 2 min read

Building on its position in Australian horticulture was one of the aims for iconic agribusiness Elders at this year's Hort Connections.

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