RESOURCE LIBRARY
Welcome to the Berries Australia Resource Library
Here you can search our extensive database of resources, including all articles published in the Australian Berry Journal industry publication since it was launched in 2019, factsheets, posters, case studies, research reports and links to industry resources hosted on other websites.
This library is being continually expanded. We aim to provide up-to-date information as well as links to other useful online resources. If you have something you think would be useful to add to this section, please send us an email.
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| A Sustainable Future: Mountain Blue’s Plastic-Free Packaging Trial | Mountain Blue, in partnership with Opal and Coles, trialled plastic-free, FSC-certified cardboard punnets for blueberries across 34 Coles stores. The packaging features a transparent wood pulp film for visibility while remaining kerbside recyclable. The trial saw increased consumer purchases, strong … | Australian Berry Journal, Autumn 25, Blueberry, Packaging, Sustainability | Jane Richter | abj autumn-25 bb packaging sustainability | jane-richter | |
| Be Alert for Cane Toads | Berry producers in Coffs Harbour and Tabulam recently discovered cane toads in nursery plant deliveries from Queensland. As an extreme non-native invasive pest, cane toads pose serious threats to native wildlife, ecosystems, and agriculture. NSW remains 98% cane toad-free, but … | Australian Berry Journal, Autumn 25, Biosecurity, Blueberry, Pests | Mandy Holland | abj autumn-25 biosecurity bb pest ipdm | mandy-holland | |
| Profile: Earthbound | Located in Mountain River, Tasmania, Earthbound is a blueberry propagation business founded by Kate Brennan and Mark Bandick. With no prior horticulture experience, they learned propagation techniques through hands-on work and support from local experts. Their nursery uses fogging tunnels, … | Australian Berry Journal, Autumn 25, Blueberry, Nurseries | Ella Roper | abj autumn-25 bb nurseries | ella-roper | |
| An Overview of Protected Cropping Australia | Protected Cropping Australia (PCA) is the peak industry body supporting growers using greenhouses, poly-tunnels, netting, and controlled environments. PCA advocates for research, development, and biosecurity, partnering with Berries Australia on policy, education, and land use planning. The organisation offers webinars, … | Australian Berry Journal, Autumn 25, Growing Systems | Tony Bundock | abj autumn-25 growing-systems | tony-bundock | |
| BerryQuest International 2025: A Report in Pictures | BerryQuest International 2025 (BQI25), held in Hobart from 24–27 February 2025, attracted 540 delegates, 65 exhibitors, and 53 speakers. The event featured farm tours showcasing innovative berry production techniques, a conference with global industry insights, and a gala awards dinner … | Australian Berry Journal, Autumn 25, BerryQuest, BQI25 | Jane Richter | abj autumn-25 bqi bqi25 | jane-richter | |
| Exotic Plant Pests and Diseases to Keep an Eye Out This Season | Australian berry growers face potential threats from four major exotic pests: Xylella fastidiosa – A deadly bacterial disease affecting blueberries and Rubus, causing leaf scorch, stem yellowing, and plant death. Japanese beetle – A voracious feeder that skeletonises leaves, damages … | Australian Berry Journal, Autumn 25, Biosecurity, Diseases, Pests | Zac Hemmings | abj autumn-25 biosecurity disease pest ipdm | zac-hemmings | |
| Meet Frankie: A New Tool in the Battle Against Foliar Thrips | A new predatory thrip, Franklinothrips vespiformis (Frankie), has been discovered and developed as a biological control for Chilli thrips and other leaf-dwelling pests. Identified by entomologist Adam Billsborough, Frankie is larger than typical thrips, highly predatory, and thrives in warm … | Australian Berry Journal, Autumn 25, Beneficials, Integrated Pest & Disease Management, Pests | Helen Newman | abj autumn-25 beneficials ipdm pest | helen-newman | |
| Berry Basket Marketing Campaign: Breaking New Ground for Berries | The Berry Basket Marketing Campaign, led by Berries Australia and funded by Hort Innovation, promoted blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, and strawberries under a unified banner. The campaign featured TV ads, digital billboards, and social media promotions during peak supply periods. Key … | Australian Berry Journal, Autumn 25, Marketing | Jane Richter | abj autumn-25 marketing | jane-richter | |
| Food Safety Changes for Horticulture Producers | New food safety regulations for berry producers are being implemented across Australia, with Victoria and Western Australia leading the way. The Primary Production and Processing Standards require growers to register with local food safety regulators and comply with hygiene, traceability, … | Australian Berry Journal, Autumn 25, Food Safety | Rachel Mackenzie | abj autumn-25 food-safety | rachel-mackenzie | |
| Probiotics to Help Pollinators Be the Best They Can ‘Bee’ | Researchers at Macquarie University are developing probiotic treatments to boost honeybee health and improve pollination services. Using natural gut bacteria, they aim to combat common brood diseases like chalkbrood and foulbrood. Initial trials show that native probiotic mixes enhance brood … | Australian Berry Journal, Autumn 25, Pollination | Georgina Binns | abj autumn-25 pollination ipdm | georgina-binns | |
| Protect Your Farm from Fire Ants | Fire ants pose a severe threat to agriculture, the environment, and human health, with the potential to infest 97% of Australia and cause $381 million in annual losses. The National Fire Ant Eradication Program aims to eliminate fire ants by … | Australian Berry Journal, Autumn 25, Biosecurity, Pests | National Fire Ant Eradication Program | abj autumn-25 biosecurity pest ipdm | national-fire-ant-eradication-program | |
| R&D and Biosecurity Manager Report | The Berry Advisory Mechanism has prioritised three research projects: BerryQuest International 2025, agrichemical permit support, and chilli thrip and leafroller management. A new Strategic Horticulture Investment Framework (SHIFt) is shaping future industry R&D priorities. Biosecurity efforts include Varroa mite cost-sharing … | Australian Berry Journal, Autumn 25, Biosecurity | Angela Atkinson | abj autumn-25 biosecurity | angela-atkinson | |
| Securing the Future of Pollination for Australian Berry Growers | The Australian Pollination Strategy has received a $1 million grant from The Ian Potter Foundation, bringing total contributions to $2.64 million. Led by the Wheen Bee Foundation, this initiative unites agricultural, environmental, and research sectors to address biosecurity threats, habitat … | Australian Berry Journal, Autumn 25, Pollination | Jane Richter | abj autumn-25 pollination ipdm | jane-richter | |
| Strategies for Weed Management in Berry Crops | Effective weed management in berry crops improves plant health, reduces labour, and minimises costs. This article explores cultural, physical, and chemical weed control strategies. Natural mulches, synthetic weed mats, and hand weeding help suppress weeds without chemicals. Chemical control includes … | Australian Berry Journal, Autumn 25, Weed Control | Ella Roper | abj autumn-25 weeds ipdm | ella-roper | |
| Strategies to Keep Plants Comfortable When It’s Hot | Managing transpiration stress is crucial for plant health during extreme heat. This article explores methods beyond irrigation, including shading, ventilation, reflective coatings, and particle films to regulate plant temperature and maintain growth. Shade screens, netting, and reflective paint help reduce … | Australian Berry Journal, Autumn 25, Growing Systems | Graeme Smith, Helen Newman | abj autumn-25 growing-systems | graeme-smith helen-newman | |
| Varroa T2M Program: How to Bee Resilient | With the establishment of Varroa destructor in Australia, the National Varroa Mite Management Program (NVMMP) is working to educate beekeepers and growers about pollination challenges. The decline in wild bee populations will make managed pollination essential for berry growers. The … | Australian Berry Journal, Autumn 25, Biosecurity, Pollination | Rebecca Sloan | abj autumn-25 biosecurity pollination ipdm | rebecca-sloan | |
| Rubus IPM: Project Update RB21000 RB21001 | The Rubus Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Project is a $2.4 million initiative focused on improving pest management in raspberry and blackberry crops across Australia. Led by the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture in collaboration with multiple agencies, the project integrates monitoring, … | Australian Berry Journal, Autumn 25, Diseases, Integrated Pest & Disease Management, Pests, Rubus | Jon Finch | abj autumn-25 disease ipdm pest rub | jon-finch | |
| Australian Strawberry Breeding Program Update | The Australian Strawberry Breeding Program (ASBP) focuses on developing high-yield, disease-resistant strawberry varieties suited to Australia’s temperate, subtropical, and Mediterranean climates. The breeding process involves four trial stages, incorporating genomics and disease resistance screening. Recent selections include 113 subtropical and … | Australian Berry Journal, Autumn 25, Breeding, Strawberry | Jodi Neal, Katie O’Connor | abj autumn-25 breeding str | jodi-neal katie-oconnor | |
| Propagator Profile: Toolangi Certified Strawberry Runner Growers’ Co-Op | The Toolangi Certified Strawberry Runner Growers’ Co-Op has supplied certified strawberry runners across Australia for 65 years. Operating under the Victorian Strawberry Runner Certification Scheme, it ensures pathogen-free, high-health plants through rigorous testing and compliance. The Co-op collaborates on research, … | Australian Berry Journal, Autumn 25, Nurseries, Propagation, Strawberry | Sandy Shaw, Wendy Morris | abj autumn-25 nurseries propagation str | sandy-shaw wendy-morris | |
| Strawberry quality depends on getting it right at the farm | This study, part of the AM21000 Serviced Supply Chains II project, examines factors affecting strawberry quality in domestic and export markets. Researchers identified inadequate pre-cooling as a major issue, with only 33% of shipments maintaining optimal temperatures (2-5°C). High humidity … | Australian Berry Journal, Autumn 25, Strawberry, Supply Chain | Hung Duong, Jodie Campbell | abj autumn-25 str supply-chain | hung-duong jodie-campbell | |
| Western Australian Botrytis fungicide resistance study | The study investigates fungicide resistance in *Botrytis cinerea* (grey mould) affecting berries in Western Australia. Researchers at Curtin University analysed 307 isolates from Perth and interstate samples, identifying 45 phenotypes. Resistance was highest in conventionally grown strawberries, particularly to pyrimethanil, … | Australian Berry Journal, Autumn 25, Chemicals, Resistance Management, Strawberry | Helen Newman, Lincoln Harper, Nirmala Sharma | abj autumn-25 chemicals resistance-management str ipdm | helen-newman lincoln-harper nirmala-sharma | |
| SLIDES: BQI25 – Sarah Miles – Costa Berries | Modern Workforce Practices: Insights from a large agriculture employer Slides from the session recorded at BQI25 in Hobart Tasmania (24-27 February 2025). Shared with kind permission from the speaker. © 2025 Sarah Miles. All rights reserved. Unauthorised reproduction, distribution, or … | BerryQuest, BQI25, Business Management, Workforce | Sarah Miles | bqi bqi25 bus-mgt workforce | sarah-miles | |
| SLIDES: BQI25 – Leon Power – Nanobubble AgTech NZ | Benefits of nanobubble technology for berry growers Slides from the session recorded at BQI25 in Hobart Tasmania (24-27 February 2025). Shared with kind permission from the speaker. © 2025 Leon Power. All rights reserved. Unauthorised reproduction, distribution, or use of … | BerryQuest, BQI25, Innovation & Technology, Irrigation | Leon Power | bqi bqi25 innovate-tech irrigation | leon-power | |
| SLIDES: BQI25 – Dr Sabine Tausz-Posch – University of Melbourne | Plant production agrivoltaics: Transforming crop production towards net zero and climate resilience Slides from the session recorded at BQI25 in Hobart Tasmania (24-27 February 2025). Shared with kind permission from the speaker. © 2025 Dr Sabine Tausz-Posch. All rights reserved. … | BerryQuest, BQI25, Climate, Innovation & Technology | Sabine Tausz-Posch | bqi bqi25 climate innovate-tech | sabine-tausz-posch | |
| SLIDES: BQI25 – Prof Michelle Watt – University of Melbourne | Engineering a complete use strawberry for space and Earth Slides from the session recorded at BQI25 in Hobart Tasmania (24-27 February 2025). Shared with kind permission from the speaker. © 2025 Michelle Watt. All rights reserved. Unauthorised reproduction, distribution, or … | BerryQuest, BQI25, Breeding, Innovation & Technology, Strawberry | Michelle Watt | bqi bqi25 breeding innovate-tech str | michelle-watt | |
| SLIDES: BQI25 – Stephen Welsh – Agri-Tech Pacific | Substrate Moisture Monitoring & Management- turning data into productivity Slides from the session recorded at BQI25 in Hobart Tasmania (24-27 February 2025). Shared with kind permission from the speaker. © 2025 Stephen Welsh. All rights reserved. Unauthorised reproduction, distribution, or … | BerryQuest, BQI25, Growing Systems, Irrigation | Stephen Welsh | bqi bqi25 growing-systems irrigation | stephen-welsh | |
| VIDEO: BQI25 – Stephen Welsh – Agri-Tech Pacific | Substrate Moisture Monitoring & Management- turning data into productivity Session recorded at BQI25 in Hobart Tasmania (24-27 February 2025). Shared with kind permission from the speaker. © 2025 Berries Australia. All rights reserved. Unauthorised reproduction, distribution, or use of this … | BerryQuest, BQI25, Growing Systems, Irrigation | Stephen Welsh | bqi bqi25 growing-systems irrigation | stephen-welsh | |
| VIDEO: BQI25 – Prof Michelle Watt – University of Melbourne | Engineering a complete use strawberry for space and Earth Session recorded at BQI25 in Hobart Tasmania (24-27 February 2025). Shared with kind permission from the speaker. © 2025 Berries Australia. All rights reserved. Unauthorised reproduction, distribution, or use of this … | BerryQuest, BQI25, Breeding, Innovation & Technology, Strawberry | Michelle Watt | bqi bqi25 breeding innovate-tech str | michelle-watt | |
| VIDEO: BQI25 – Dr Sabine Tausz-Posch – University of Melbourne | Plant production agrivoltaics: Transforming crop production towards net zero and climate resilience Session recorded at BQI25 in Hobart Tasmania (24-27 February 2025). Shared with kind permission from the speaker. © 2025 Berries Australia. All rights reserved. Unauthorised reproduction, distribution, or … | BerryQuest, BQI25, Climate, Innovation & Technology | Sabine Tausz-Posch | bqi bqi25 climate innovate-tech | sabine-tausz-posch | |
| VIDEO: BQI25 – Leon Power – Nanobubble AgTech NZ | Benefits of nanobubble technology for berry growers Session recorded at BQI25 in Hobart Tasmania (24-27 February 2025). Shared with kind permission from the speaker. © 2025 Berries Australia. All rights reserved. Unauthorised reproduction, distribution, or use of this recording is … | BerryQuest, BQI25, Innovation & Technology, Irrigation | Leon Power | bqi bqi25 innovate-tech irrigation | leon-power | |
| VIDEO: BQI25 – Sarah Miles – Costa Berries | Modern Workforce Practices: Insights from a large agriculture employer Session recorded at BQI25 in Hobart Tasmania (24-27 February 2025). Shared with kind permission from the speaker. © 2025 Berries Australia. All rights reserved. Unauthorised reproduction, distribution, or use of this … | BerryQuest, BQI25, Business Management, Workforce | Sarah Miles | bqi bqi25 bus-mgt workforce | sarah-miles | |
| VIDEO: BQI25 – Ridley Bell – Mountain Blue | Reflections on 50 years of blueberry breeding in Australia Session recorded at BQI25 in Hobart Tasmania (24-27 February 2025). Shared with kind permission from the speaker. © 2025 Berries Australia. All rights reserved. Unauthorised reproduction, distribution, or use of this … | BerryQuest, Blueberry, BQI25, Breeding | Ridley Bell | bqi bb bqi25 breeding | ridley-bell | |
| SLIDES: BQI25-Julian Horsley – A&D Australasia | Making simple sense of how the AQS system can benefit packaged goods manufacturers Slides from the session recorded at BQI25 in Hobart Tasmania (24-27 February 2025). Shared with kind permission from the speaker. © 2025 Julian Horsley. All rights reserved. … | BerryQuest, BQI25, Business Management, Marketing, Packaging, Supply Chain | Julian Horsley | bqi bqi25 bus-mgt marketing packaging supply-chain | julian-horsley | |
| VIDEO: BQI25-Julian Horsley – A&D Australasia | Making simple sense of how the AQS system can benefit packaged goods manufacturers Session recorded at BQI25 in Hobart Tasmania (24-27 February 2025). Shared with kind permission from the speaker. © 2025 Berries Australia. All rights reserved. Unauthorised reproduction, distribution, … | BerryQuest, BQI25, Business Management, Marketing, Packaging, Supply Chain | Julian Horsley | bqi bqi25 bus-mgt marketing packaging supply-chain | julian-horsley | |
| SLIDES: BQI25-Apollo Gomez | Powdery mildew disease: A grower’s guide to management No video available. Slides from the session recorded at BQI25 in Hobart Tasmania (24-27 February 2025). Shared with kind permission from the speaker. © 2025 Apollo Gomez. All rights reserved. Unauthorised reproduction, … | BerryQuest, Blueberry, BQI25, Diseases, Integrated Pest & Disease Management, Rubus, Strawberry | Apollo Gomez | bqi bb bqi25 disease ipdm rub str | apollo-gomez | |
| SLIDES: BQI25-Dr Abby Davis – University of New England | Managing flies for blueberry pollination: insights from the Mid North Coast Slides from the session recorded at BQI25 in Hobart Tasmania (24-27 February 2025). Shared with kind permission from the speaker. © 2025 Dr Abby Davis. All rights reserved. Unauthorised … | BerryQuest, Blueberry, BQI25, Pollination | Abby Davis | bqi bb bqi25 pollination ipdm | abby-davis | |
| VIDEO: BQI25-Dr Abby Davis – University of New England | Managing flies for blueberry pollination: insights from the Mid North Coast Session recorded at BQI25 in Hobart Tasmania (24-27 February 2025). Shared with kind permission from the speaker. © 2025 Berries Australia. All rights reserved. Unauthorised reproduction, distribution, or use … | BerryQuest, Blueberry, BQI25, Pollination | Abby Davis | bqi bb bqi25 pollination ipdm | abby-davis | |
| SLIDES: BQI25-Farzana Adams – Fresh Produce Safety Centre | Bridging Industry, Science & Regulation: Food Safety in Transition Slides from the session recorded at BQI25 in Hobart Tasmania (24-27 February 2025). Shared with kind permission from the speaker. © 2025 Farzana Adams FPSC-ANZ. All rights reserved. Unauthorised reproduction, distribution, … | BerryQuest, BQI25, Food Safety | Farzana Adams | bqi bqi25 food-safety | farzana-adams | |
| SLIDES: BQI25-Dr Kara Barry – UTAS | Blueberry rust diseases – options to prevent survival over winter Slides from the session recorded at BQI25 in Hobart Tasmania (24-27 February 2025). Shared with kind permission from the speaker. © 2025 Dr Kara Barry. All rights reserved. Unauthorised reproduction, … | BerryQuest, Blueberry, BQI25, Diseases | Kara Barry | bqi bb bqi25 disease ipdm | kara-barry | |
| SLIDES: BQI25-Dr Emma Beckett – FoodIQ Global | The power and the challenge of communicating the health benefits of berries Slides from the session recorded at BQI25 in Hobart Tasmania (24-27 February 2025). Shared with kind permission from the speaker. © 2025 FoodIQ Global. All rights reserved. Unauthorised … | BerryQuest, BQI25, Marketing | Emma Beckett | bqi bqi25 marketing | emma-beckett | |
| VIDEO: BQI25-Dr Emma Beckett – FoodIQ Global | The power and the challenge of communicating the health benefits of berries Session recorded at BQI25 in Hobart Tasmania (24-27 February 2025). Shared with kind permission from the speaker. © 2025 Berries Australia. All rights reserved. Unauthorised reproduction, distribution, or … | BerryQuest, BQI25, Marketing | Emma Beckett | bqi bqi25 marketing | emma-beckett | |
| SLIDES: BQI25-Greg Calvert – FreshChain Systems | Unpacking the findings of two recent berry trials to improve traceability, consumer engagement and the cross border inspection process Slides from the session recorded at BQI25 in Hobart Tasmania (24-27 February 2025). Shared with kind permission from the speaker. © … | BerryQuest, BQI25, Business Management, Export, Innovation & Technology, Traceability | Greg Calvert | bqi bqi25 bus-mgt export innovate-tech traceability food-safety | greg-calvert | |
| SLIDES: BQI25-Fiona Chambers – Wheen Bee Foundation | Improving Berry Pollination: From on-farm practices to a new national strategy Slides from the session recorded at BQI25 in Hobart Tasmania (24-27 February 2025). Shared with kind permission from the speaker. © 2025 Fiona Chambers Wheen Bee Foundation. All rights … | BerryQuest, BQI25, Pollination | Fiona Chambers | bqi bqi25 pollination ipdm | fiona-chambers | |
| SLIDES: BQI25-Lachlan Chilman & Jake Byrne Biological Services | Chilli Thrips (Scirtothrips dorsalis) Outbreak in WA: Introducing Franklinella vespiformis “Frankie” Slides from the session recorded at BQI25 in Hobart Tasmania (24-27 February 2025). Shared with kind permission from the speaker. © 2025 Biological Services. All rights reserved. Unauthorised reproduction, … | Beneficials, BerryQuest, BQI25, Integrated Pest & Disease Management, Pests | Biological Services, Jake Byrne, Lachlan Chilman | beneficials bqi bqi25 ipdm pest | biological-services jake-byrne lachlan-chilman | |
| SLIDES: BQI25-Elliot Costello – Phantm | Unlock the hidden value of your packaging data Slides from the session recorded at BQI25 in Hobart Tasmania (24-27 February 2025). Shared with kind permission from the speaker. © 2025 Phantm. All rights reserved. Unauthorised reproduction, distribution, or use of … | BerryQuest, BQI25, Packaging | Elliot Costello | bqi bqi25 packaging | elliot-costello | |
| SLIDES: BQI25-Peter Dal Santo – AgAware Consulting | Pesticide access for Australian Berries Slides from the session recorded at BQI25 in Hobart Tasmania (24-27 February 2025). Shared with kind permission from the speaker. © 2025 Peter Dal Santo. All rights reserved. Unauthorised reproduction, distribution, or use of this … | BerryQuest, BQI25, Chemicals | Peter Dal Santo | bqi bqi25 chemicals ipdm | peter-dal-santo | |
| SLIDES: BQI25-Dr Jonathon Finch – Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture | Biological conservation inc. Green vegetable bug & mirid pheromones (Rubus) Slides from the session recorded at BQI25 in Hobart Tasmania (24-27 February 2025). Shared with kind permission from the speaker. © 2025 Dr Jonathan Finch. All rights reserved. Unauthorised reproduction, … | Beneficials, BerryQuest, BQI25, Integrated Pest & Disease Management, Pests, Rubus | Jonathan Finch | beneficials bqi bqi25 ipdm pest rub | jonathan-finch | |
| SLIDES: BQI25-Ed George – GreenlifeGRO | Environmental pressures on the berry sector & possible solutions to minimise their impact Slides from the session recorded at BQI25 in Hobart Tasmania (24-27 February 2025). Shared with kind permission from the speaker. © 2025 Ed George. All rights reserved. … | BerryQuest, BQI25, Sustainability | Ed George | bqi bqi25 sustainability | ed-george | |
| SLIDES: BQI25-John Gray – Angus Soft Fruits | Berry Smart – Growing our future Slides from the session recorded at BQI25 in Hobart Tasmania (24-27 February 2025). Shared with kind permission from the speaker. © 2025 John Gray Angus Soft Fruits. All rights reserved. Unauthorised reproduction, distribution, or … | BerryQuest, BQI25, Business Management, Marketing | John Gray | bqi bqi25 bus-mgt marketing | john-gray | |
| SLIDES: BQI25-Kirsty Hall, Natural Trace | Tag the food naturally, not the packaging: Advanced Biotechnology for Uncompromised Traceability Slides from the session recorded at BQI25 in Hobart Tasmania (24-27 February 2025). Shared with kind permission from the speaker. © 2025 Kirsty Hall. All rights reserved. Unauthorised … | BerryQuest, BQI25, Food Safety, Innovation & Technology, Traceability | Kirsty Hall | bqi bqi25 food-safety innovate-tech traceability | kirsty-hall | |
| SLIDES: BQI25-Danny Le Feuvre – Australian Honey Bee Industry Council | A Small Industry with a BIG Impact Slides from the session recorded at BQI25 in Hobart Tasmania (24-27 February 2025). Shared with kind permission from the speaker. © 2025 AHBIC. All rights reserved. Unauthorised reproduction, distribution, or use of this … | BerryQuest, BQI25, Pollination | AHBIC, Danny Le Feuvre | bqi bqi25 pollination ipdm | ahbic danny-le-feuvre | |
| SLIDES: BQI25-Rachel Mackenzie – Berries Australia | A mandatory food safety standard for berries: An unfinished story…. Slides from the session recorded at BQI25 in Hobart Tasmania (24-27 February 2025). Shared with kind permission from the speaker. © 2025 Berries Australia. All rights reserved. Unauthorised reproduction, distribution, … | BerryQuest, BQI25, Food Safety | Rachel Mackenzie | bqi bqi25 food-safety | rachel-mackenzie | |
| SLIDES: BQI25-Dr Jodi Neal – Queensland Department of Primary Industries | Cultivating Success: The Strategy and Impact of the Australian Strawberry Breeding Program Slides from the session recorded at BQI25 in Hobart Tasmania (24-27 February 2025). Shared with kind permission from the speaker. © 2025 Department of Primary Industries, Queensland. All … | BerryQuest, BQI25, Breeding, Strawberry | Jodi Neal | bqi bqi25 breeding str | jodi-neal | |
| SLIDES: BQI25-Dr Agnieszka Orzel – Dr Berry | Can one cultivar succeed in highly diverse climates? (Rubus) Slides from the session recorded at BQI25 in Hobart Tasmania (24-27 February 2025). Shared with kind permission from the speaker. © 2025 Dr Agniezka Orzel. All rights reserved. Unauthorised reproduction, distribution, … | BerryQuest, BQI25, Breeding, Rubus | Agnieszka Orzel | bqi bqi25 breeding rub | agnieszka-orzel | |
| SLIDES: BQI25-Dr Sophie Parks – NSWDPIRD – Blueberries | Nitrogen Nutrition in Blueberries Slides from the session recorded at BQI25 in Hobart Tasmania (24-27 February 2025). Shared with kind permission from the speaker. © 2025 NSW DPIRD. All rights reserved. Unauthorised reproduction, distribution, or use of this material is … | BerryQuest, Blueberry, BQI25, Fertiliser, Nutrient Management | Sophie Parks | bqi bb bqi25 fertiliser nutrient-management | sophie-parks | |
| SLIDES: BQI25-Dr Sophie Parks – NSWDPIRD | Light Quality in Tunnels Slides from the session recorded at BQI25 in Hobart Tasmania (24-27 February 2025). Shared with kind permission from the speaker. © 2025 NSW DPIRD. All rights reserved. Unauthorised reproduction, distribution, or use of this material is … | BerryQuest, BQI25, Growing Systems | Sophie Parks | bqi bqi25 growing-systems | sophie-parks | |
| SLIDES: BQI25-Marguerite Renouf – Lifecycles | Environmental sustainability metrics for Australian Rubus berry production Slides from the session recorded at BQI25 in Hobart Tasmania (24-27 February 2025). Shared with kind permission from the speaker. © 2025 Marguerite Renouf. All rights reserved. Unauthorised reproduction, distribution, or use … | BerryQuest, BQI25, Business Management, Rubus, Sustainability | Marguerite Renouf | bqi bqi25 bus-mgt rub sustainability | marguerite-renouf | |
| SLIDES: BQI25-Jane Richter – Teres Communication | Berry Basket Marketing campaign – breaking new ground for berries Slides from the session recorded at BQI25 in Hobart Tasmania (24-27 February 2025). Shared with kind permission from the speaker. © 2025 Berries Australia. All rights reserved. Unauthorised reproduction, distribution, … | BerryQuest, BQI25, Marketing | Jane Richter | bqi bqi25 marketing | jane-richter | |
| SLIDES: BQI25-Rachael Robertson | Leading on the Edge: A leadership story from the world’s most extreme environment Slides from the session recorded at BQI25 in Hobart Tasmania (24-27 February 2025). Shared with kind permission from the speaker. © 2025 Rachael Robertson. All rights reserved. … | BerryQuest, BQI25, Business Management | Rachael Robertson | bqi bqi25 bus-mgt | rachael-robertson | |
| SLIDES: BQI25-Raylea Rowbottom – Seed Purity | Managing hoverflies for pollination Slides from the session recorded at BQI25 in Hobart Tasmania (24-27 February 2025). Shared with kind permission from the speaker. © 2025 Raylea Rowbottom. All rights reserved. Unauthorised reproduction, distribution, or use of this material is … | BerryQuest, BQI25, Integrated Pest & Disease Management, Pollination | Raylea Rowbottom | bqi bqi25 ipdm pollination | raylea-rowbottom | |
| SLIDES: BQI25-Jane Siebum – Freshcare | Freshcare: 25 Years of Trusted Assurance Slides from the session recorded at BQI25 in Hobart Tasmania (24-27 February 2025). Shared with kind permission from the speaker. © 2025 Freshcare. All rights reserved. Unauthorised reproduction, distribution, or use of this material … | BerryQuest, BQI25, Food Safety | Jane Siebum | bqi bqi25 food-safety | jane-siebum | |
| SLIDES: BQI25-Shane Steffen – Rural Solutions Qld | Flower Power: Boosting IPM Strategies Slides from the session recorded at BQI25 in Hobart Tasmania (24-27 February 2025). Shared with kind permission from the speaker. © 2025 Shane Steffen. All rights reserved. Unauthorised reproduction, distribution, or use of this material … | BerryQuest, BQI25, Integrated Pest & Disease Management | Shane Steffen | bqi bqi25 ipdm | shane-steffen | |
| SLIDES: BQI25-Mark Whattam – Bosecurity & Quarantine Services | 25+ years of improving quarantine conditions for berry crops: Strawberry case study Slides from the session recorded at BQI25 in Hobart Tasmania (24-27 February 2025). Shared with kind permission from the speaker. © 2025 Mark Whattam. All rights reserved. Unauthorised … | BerryQuest, Biosecurity, BQI25, Strawberry | Mark Whattam | bqi biosecurity bqi25 str | mark-whattam | |
| SLIDES: BQI25-Jesse White – Berries Australia | China in Focus: Unlocking the Export potential for Australian Blueberries Slides from the session recorded at BQI25 in Hobart Tasmania (24-27 February 2025). Shared with kind permission from the speaker. © 2025 Jesse White. All rights reserved. Unauthorised reproduction, distribution, … | BerryQuest, Blueberry, BQI25, Export | Jesse White | bqi bb bqi25 export | jesse-white | |
| Soil Wealth ICP – Flood preparedness miniseries | In this series of videos, Dr Kelvin Montagu discusses management practices that can be implemented to help the soil stay together under adverse conditions. Published here with thanks to Hort Innovation | Climate, Soil | AHR, RMCG | climate soil | ahr rmcg | |
| VIDEO: BQI25-Jesse White – Berries Australia | China in Focus: Unlocking the Export potential for Australian Blueberries Session recorded at BQI25 in Hobart Tasmania (24-27 February 2025). Shared with kind permission from the speaker. © 2025 Berries Australia. All rights reserved. Unauthorised reproduction, distribution, or use of … | BerryQuest, Blueberry, BQI25, Export | Jesse White | bqi bb bqi25 export | jesse-white | |
| VIDEO: BQI25-Mark Whattam – Bosecurity & Quarantine Services | 25+ years of improving quarantine conditions for berry crops: Strawberry case study Session recorded at BQI25 in Hobart Tasmania (24-27 February 2025). Shared with kind permission from the speaker. © 2025 Berries Australia. All rights reserved. Unauthorised reproduction, distribution, or … | BerryQuest, Biosecurity, BQI25, Strawberry | Mark Whattam | bqi biosecurity bqi25 str | mark-whattam | |
| VIDEO: BQI25-Shane Steffen – Rural Solutions Qld | Flower Power: Boosting IPM Strategies Session recorded at BQI25 in Hobart Tasmania (24-27 February 2025). Shared with kind permission from the speaker. © 2025 Berries Australia. All rights reserved. Unauthorised reproduction, distribution, or use of this recording is prohibited. | BerryQuest, BQI25, Integrated Pest & Disease Management | Shane Steffen | bqi bqi25 ipdm | shane-steffen | |
| VIDEO: BQI25-Jane Siebum – Freshcare | Freshcare: 25 Years of Trusted Assurance Session recorded at BQI25 in Hobart Tasmania (24-27 February 2025). Shared with kind permission from the speaker. © 2025 Berries Australia. All rights reserved. Unauthorised reproduction, distribution, or use of this recording is prohibited. | BerryQuest, BQI25, Food Safety | Jane Siebum | bqi bqi25 food-safety | jane-siebum | |
| VIDEO: BQI25-Raylea Rowbottom – Seed Purity | Managing hoverflies for pollination Session recorded at BQI25 in Hobart Tasmania (24-27 February 2025). Shared with kind permission from the speaker. © 2025 Berries Australia. All rights reserved. Unauthorised reproduction, distribution, or use of this recording is prohibited. | BerryQuest, BQI25, Integrated Pest & Disease Management, Pollination | Raylea Rowbottom | bqi bqi25 ipdm pollination | raylea-rowbottom | |
| VIDEO: BQI25-Rachael Robertson | Leading on the Edge: A leadership story from the world’s most extreme environment Session recorded at BQI25 in Hobart Tasmania (24-27 February 2025). Shared with kind permission from the speaker. © 2025 Berries Australia. All rights reserved. Unauthorised reproduction, distribution, … | BerryQuest, BQI25, Business Management | Rachael Robertson | bqi bqi25 bus-mgt | rachael-robertson | |
| VIDEO: BQI25-Jane Richter – Teres Communication | Berry Basket Marketing campaign – breaking new ground for berries Session recorded at BQI25 in Hobart Tasmania (24-27 February 2025). Shared with kind permission from the speaker. © 2025 Berries Australia. All rights reserved. Unauthorised reproduction, distribution, or use of … | BerryQuest, BQI25, Marketing | Jane Richter | bqi bqi25 marketing | jane-richter | |
| VIDEO: BQI25-Marguerite Renouf – Lifecycles | Environmental sustainability metrics for Australian Rubus berry production Session recorded at BQI25 in Hobart Tasmania (24-27 February 2025). Shared with kind permission from the speaker. © 2025 Berries Australia. All rights reserved. Unauthorised reproduction, distribution, or use of this recording … | BerryQuest, BQI25, Business Management, Rubus, Sustainability | Marguerite Renouf | bqi bqi25 bus-mgt rub sustainability | marguerite-renouf | |
| VIDEO: BQI25-Dr Sophie Parks – NSWDPIRD | Light Quality in Tunnels Session recorded at BQI25 in Hobart Tasmania (24-27 February 2025). Shared with kind permission from the speaker. © 2025 Berries Australia. All rights reserved. Unauthorised reproduction, distribution, or use of this recording is prohibited. | BerryQuest, BQI25, Growing Systems | Sophie Parks | bqi bqi25 growing-systems | sophie-parks | |
| VIDEO: BQI25-Dr Sophie Parks – NSWDPIRD – Blueberries | Nitrogen Nutrition in Blueberries Session recorded at BQI25 in Hobart Tasmania (24-27 February 2025). Shared with kind permission from the speaker. © 2025 Berries Australia. All rights reserved. Unauthorised reproduction, distribution, or use of this recording is prohibited. | BerryQuest, Blueberry, BQI25, Fertiliser, Nutrient Management | Sophie Parks | bqi bb bqi25 fertiliser nutrient-management | sophie-parks | |
| VIDEO: BQI25-Dr Agnieszka Orzel – Dr Berry | Can one cultivar succeed in highly diverse climates? (Rubus) Session recorded at BQI25 in Hobart Tasmania (24-27 February 2025). Shared with kind permission from the speaker. © 2025 Berries Australia. All rights reserved. Unauthorised reproduction, distribution, or use of this … | BerryQuest, BQI25, Breeding, Rubus | Agnieszka Orzel | bqi bqi25 breeding rub | agnieszka-orzel | |
| VIDEO: BQI25-Dr Jodi Neal – Queensland Department of Primary Industries | Cultivating Success: The Strategy and Impact of the Australian Strawberry Breeding Program Session recorded at BQI25 in Hobart Tasmania (24-27 February 2025). Shared with kind permission from the speaker. © 2025 Berries Australia. All rights reserved. Unauthorised reproduction, distribution, or … | BerryQuest, BQI25, Breeding, Strawberry | Jodi Neal | bqi bqi25 breeding str | jodi-neal | |
| VIDEO: BQI25-Rachel Mackenzie – Berries Australia | A mandatory food safety standard for berries: An unfinished story…. Session recorded at BQI25 in Hobart Tasmania (24-27 February 2025). Shared with kind permission from the speaker. © 2025 Berries Australia. All rights reserved. Unauthorised reproduction, distribution, or use of … | BerryQuest, BQI25, Food Safety | Rachel Mackenzie | bqi bqi25 food-safety | rachel-mackenzie | |
| VIDEO: BQI25-Danny Le Feuvre – Australian Honey Bee Industry Council | A Small Industry with a BIG Impact Session recorded at BQI25 in Hobart Tasmania (24-27 February 2025). Shared with kind permission from the speaker. © 2025 Berries Australia. All rights reserved. Unauthorised reproduction, distribution, or use of this recording is … | BerryQuest, BQI25, Pollination | AHBIC, Danny Le Feuvre | bqi bqi25 pollination ipdm | ahbic danny-le-feuvre | |
| VIDEO: BQI25-Kirsty Hall, Natural Trace | Tag the food naturally, not the packaging: Advanced Biotechnology for Uncompromised Traceability Session recorded at BQI25 in Hobart Tasmania (24-27 February 2025). Shared with kind permission from the speaker. © 2025 Berries Australia. All rights reserved. Unauthorised reproduction, distribution, or … | BerryQuest, BQI25, Food Safety, Innovation & Technology, Traceability | Kirsty Hall | bqi bqi25 food-safety innovate-tech traceability | kirsty-hall | |
| VIDEO: BQI25-John Gray – Angus Soft Fruits | Berry Smart – Growing our future Session recorded at BQI25 in Hobart Tasmania (24-27 February 2025). Shared with kind permission from the speaker. © 2025 Berries Australia. All rights reserved. Unauthorised reproduction, distribution, or use of this recording is prohibited. | BerryQuest, BQI25, Business Management, Marketing | John Gray | bqi bqi25 bus-mgt marketing | john-gray | |
| VIDEO: BQI25-Ed George – GreenlifeGRO | Environmental pressures on the berry sector & possible solutions to minimise their impact Session recorded at BQI25 in Hobart Tasmania (24-27 February 2025). Shared with kind permission from the speaker. © 2025 Berries Australia. All rights reserved. Unauthorised reproduction, distribution, … | BerryQuest, BQI25, Sustainability | Ed George | bqi bqi25 sustainability | ed-george | |
| VIDEO: BQI25-Dr Jonathon Finch – Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture | Biological conservation inc. Green vegetable bug & mirid pheromones (Rubus) Session recorded at BQI25 in Hobart Tasmania (24-27 February 2025). Shared with kind permission from the speaker. © 2025 Berries Australia. All rights reserved. Unauthorised reproduction, distribution, or use of … | Beneficials, BerryQuest, BQI25, Integrated Pest & Disease Management, Pests, Rubus | Jonathan Finch | beneficials bqi bqi25 ipdm pest rub | jonathan-finch | |
| VIDEO: BQI25-Nick Evans – Delphy UK | Growing Techniques to Improve Productivity and Spread the Season of Production Session recorded at BQI25 in Hobart Tasmania (24-27 February 2025). Shared with kind permission from the speaker. © 2025 Berries Australia. All rights reserved. Unauthorised reproduction, distribution, or use … | BerryQuest, BQI25, Growing Systems | Nick Evans | bqi bqi25 growing-systems | nick-evans | |
| VIDEO: BQI25-Peter Dal Santo – AgAware Consulting | Pesticide access for Australian Berries Session recorded at BQI25 in Hobart Tasmania (24-27 February 2025). Shared with kind permission from the speaker. © 2025 Berries Australia. All rights reserved. Unauthorised reproduction, distribution, or use of this recording is prohibited. | BerryQuest, BQI25, Chemicals | Peter Dal Santo | bqi bqi25 chemicals ipdm | peter-dal-santo | |
| VIDEO: BQI25-Elliot Costello – Phantm | Unlock the hidden value of your packaging data Session recorded at BQI25 in Hobart Tasmania (24-27 February 2025). Shared with kind permission from the speaker. © 2025 Berries Australia. All rights reserved. Unauthorised reproduction, distribution, or use of this recording … | BerryQuest, BQI25, Packaging | Elliot Costello | bqi bqi25 packaging | elliot-costello | |
| VIDEO: BQI25-Lachlan Chilman & Jake Byrne Biological Services | Chilli Thrips (Scirtothrips dorsalis) Outbreak in WA: Introducing Franklinella vespiformis “Frankie” Session recorded at BQI25 in Hobart Tasmania (24-27 February 2025). Shared with kind permission from the speaker. © 2025 Berries Australia. All rights reserved. Unauthorised reproduction, distribution, or use … | Beneficials, BerryQuest, BQI25, Integrated Pest & Disease Management, Pests | Biological Services, Jake Byrne, Lachlan Chilman | beneficials bqi bqi25 ipdm pest | biological-services jake-byrne lachlan-chilman | |
| VIDEO: BQI25-Fiona Chambers – Wheen Bee Foundation | Improving Berry Pollination: From on-farm practices to a new national strategy Session recorded at BQI25 in Hobart Tasmania (24-27 February 2025). Shared with kind permission from the speaker. © 2025 Berries Australia. All rights reserved. Unauthorised reproduction, distribution, or use … | BerryQuest, BQI25, Pollination | Fiona Chambers | bqi bqi25 pollination ipdm | fiona-chambers | |
| VIDEO: BQI25-Greg Calvert – FreshChain Systems | Unpacking the findings of two recent berry trials to improve traceability, consumer engagement and the cross border inspection process Session recorded at BQI25 in Hobart Tasmania (24-27 February 2025). Shared with kind permission from the speaker. © 2025 Berries Australia. … | BerryQuest, BQI25, Business Management, Export, Innovation & Technology, Traceability | Greg Calvert | bqi bqi25 bus-mgt export innovate-tech traceability food-safety | greg-calvert | |
| VIDEO: BQI25-Dr Kara Barry – UTAS | Blueberry rust diseases – options to prevent survival over winter Session recorded at BQI25 in Hobart Tasmania (24-27 February 2025). Shared with kind permission from the speaker. © 2025 Berries Australia. All rights reserved. Unauthorised reproduction, distribution, or use of … | BerryQuest, Blueberry, BQI25, Diseases | Kara Barry | bqi bb bqi25 disease ipdm | kara-barry | |
| VIDEO: BQI25-Farzana Adams – Fresh Produce Safety Centre | Bridging Industry, Science & Regulation: Food Safety in Transition Session recorded at BQI25 in Hobart Tasmania (24-27 February 2025). Shared with kind permission from the speaker. © 2025 Berries Australia. All rights reserved. Unauthorised reproduction, distribution, or use of this … | BerryQuest, BQI25, Food Safety | Farzana Adams | bqi bqi25 food-safety | farzana-adams | |
| WEBINAR: FGT Berry Spray Optimisation Webinar | Scott Mathew (Product Lead Viticulture & Fruit, Syngenta) has a strong background in horticultural agronomy and pest and disease management, and is passionate about improving application practices and general knowledge among growers. In this webinar, Scott presented on how to … | Blueberry, Rubus, Spray Management, Strawberry | Fruit Growers Tasmania, Scott Matthew | bb rub spray-management str | fruit-growers-tasmania scott-matthew | |
| NVMMP: European Honeybees and how our actions impact successful pollination | Published March 2025, 1st edition The aim of this guide is to educate growers on European Honeybees and the effects of Varroa mite on bees and pollination. Utilising alternative pollinators and creating a safe bee habitat on your farm will … | Biosecurity, Pollination | Rebecca Sloan | biosecurity pollination ipdm | rebecca-sloan | |
| Fruit Logistica: Future trends in fresh produce supply 2025 | An in-depth look at emerging sources and new trade patterns in fruit and vegetables – Published 2025 | Business Management, Industry, Market Data | Fruit Logistica | bus-mgt industry market-data | fruit-logistica | |
| ACCC Rights and responsibilities of traders and growers under the Hort code of conduct | Website link: Traders and growers have rights and responsibilities under the Horticulture Code of Conduct. The trader and grower relationship goes through different stages. This resource page provides important information for both traders and producers. | Business Management, Hort Code of Conduct | ACCC | bus-mgt hort-code-of-conduct | accc | |
| ACCC Checklist for Traders on the Hort code of conduct | Published Jan 2025: The Horticulture Code of Conduct (the Code) applies to traders (merchants and agents) who deal directly with growers of horticulture produce. This checklist is a helpful reminder of the most fundamental obligations under the Code. Failure to … | Business Management, Hort Code of Conduct | ACCC | bus-mgt hort-code-of-conduct | accc | |
| ACCC Growers’ Questions for Traders about the Hort code of conduct | Published Jan 2025: The Horticulture Code of Conduct (the Code) applies to traders (merchants and agents), and growers, who deal directly with each other in horticulture produce. As a grower, these questions will help you understand and negotiate a Horticulture … | Business Management, Hort Code of Conduct | ACCC | bus-mgt hort-code-of-conduct | accc | |
| FSANZ Food Labelling Allergens Poster | A poster published by FSANZ which describes the allergens found in foods | Food Safety | FSANZ | food-safety | fsanz | |
| BQI25 Final Conference Program | This is the final program for the Conference Sessions at BQI25 held from 26-27 February 2025 in Hobart Tasmania. | BerryQuest, BQI25 | Jen Rowling | bqi bqi25 | jen-rowling | |
| 40 Years of the ABGA – Part 2 | A history of the ABGA (Part 2) produced by Jane Richter and first published in 2019. | Blueberry, Industry | Jane Richter | bb industry | jane-richter | |
| 40 Years of the ABGA – Part 1 | A history of the ABGA produced by Jane Richter and first published in 2018. | Blueberry, Industry | Jane Richter | bb industry | jane-richter | |
| Integrated control of Charcoal Rot in Strawberry in Victoria | Published July 2023 – Victorian Strawberries and VSICA Research ty Ltd. This guide is the culmination of a series of research programs conducted from 2017 to 2022 to explore better management of charcoal rot. Investment from the Victorian Strawberry Industry … | Diseases, Strawberry | Dylan McFarlane, Scott Mattner, VSICA | disease str ipdm | dylan-mcfarlane scott-mattner vsica | |
| VIC: PPP How to register your berry business if you do not have a GFSI scheme | Published 19 Feb 2025 – these instructions are for Businesses who produce or process berries at a site or sites in Victoria only | Business Management, Food Safety | AgVic, Sandra Shaw | bus-mgt food-safety | agvic sandra-shaw | |
| VIC: PPP How to register your berry business if you have another GFSI scheme | Published 19 Feb 2025 – these instructions are for Businesses who produce or process berries at a site or sites in Victoria only | Business Management, Food Safety | AgVic, Sandra Shaw | bus-mgt food-safety | agvic sandra-shaw | |
| VIC: PPP How to register your berry business if you have Freshcare | Published 19 Feb 2025 – these instructions are for Businesses who produce or process berries at a site or sites in Victoria only | Business Management, Food Safety | AgVic, Sandra Shaw | bus-mgt food-safety | agvic sandra-shaw | |
| Safe Horticulture Australia: A Guide to Primary Production and Processing standards for Horticulture | First Edition, November 2024 Safe Horticulture Australia is a guide to five standards applied to horticulture in Australia. They are: 4.2.6 – Production and processing standard for seed sprouts 4.2.7 – Primary production and processing standard for berries 4.2.8 – … | Blueberry, Food Safety, Rubus, Strawberry | FSANZ | bb food-safety rub str | fsanz | |
| Bee Friendly Farming Handbook | This handbook refers to Bee Friendly Farming® Australia. Bee Friendly Farming® has three distinct categories of participation – BFF CERTIFIED, BFF PARTNER and BFF GARDEN. Each has different requirements and benefits. | Integrated Pest & Disease Management, Pollination | Pollinator Partnership, Wheen Bee Foundation | ipdm pollination | pollinator-partnership wheen-bee-foundation | |
| Wheen Bee Foundation: Powerful Pollinators Planting Guides | Powerful Pollinators is a program designed to increase the prevalence, health and diversity of pollinators in the landscape. The program encourages the strategic planting of ‘trees for bees’ and other pollinators and provides Powerful Pollinators Planting Guides developed by experienced … | Pollination | Wheen Bee Foundation | pollination ipdm | wheen-bee-foundation | |
| AgriFutures: A guide to Australian crop pollinating insects | Know the pollinators in your crops In Australia – a wide range of native insects provide pollination services to crops. Published by funding from the Australian Government Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment as part of its Rural R&D … | Pollination | Katja Hogendoorn, Romina Rader, Saul Cunningham, Tanya Latty | pollination ipdm | katja-hogendoorn romina-rader saul-cunningham tanya-latty | |
| AgriFutures: Pollination of Crops in Australia and New Zealand | Published 5 Oct 2012. This Pollination Manual provides growers with a range of tools that can be used to assess the levels of pollination their crops receive. It also provides growers and beekeepers with methods that can be used to … | Blueberry, Pollination, Rubus, Strawberry | Mark Goodwin | bb pollination rub str ipdm | mark-goodwin | |
| AgriFutures Pollination Aware Case Study: Blueberries | This case study is one of 35 presented as part of the Pollination Aware – The Real Value of Pollination in Australia (RIRDC Pub. No. 10/081) research project Published: 9 Aug 2010 | Blueberry, Pollination | A Robinson, I McLeod, R Keogh | bb pollination ipdm | a-robinson i-mcleod r-keogh | |
| BeeAware: Pollinator reliant crops – Blueberries | This link provides a selection of further resources | Blueberry, Pollination | BeeAware | bb pollination ipdm | beeaware | |
| AgriFutures Pollination Aware Case Study: Strawberries | This case study is one of 35 presented as part of the Pollination Aware – The Real Value of Pollination in Australia (RIRDC Pub. No. 10/081) research project Published: 9 Aug 2010 | Pollination, Strawberry | A Robinson, I McLeod, R Keogh | pollination str ipdm | a-robinson i-mcleod r-keogh | |
| Australian Protected Cropping Strategy 2021–2030 | The Australian Protected Cropping Strategy 2021-2030 (the Strategy) provides horticulture growers and businesses, Hort Innovation and industry stakeholders with a clear direction and priorities for investment in research, development and extension (RD&E) initiatives to benefit vegetable, berry, nursery and tree-fruit … | Growing Systems | PCA | growing-systems | pca | |
| NSW DPIRD Management Guide: Managing berries in extreme wet weather | Published February 2025. This publication offers specialised guidance for berry farming operations in extreme wet weather. The guide includes a range of subjects regarding extreme wet weather, such as a plant’s response to being water-stressed, how to prepare short and … | Blueberry, Climate, Irrigation, Rubus, Soil, Strawberry | Craig Maddox, Gaius Leong, Jay Anderson, Kevin Quinlan, Melinda Simpson, NSW DPIRD, Saleh Adnan | bb climate irrigation rub soil str | craig-maddox gaius-leong jay-anderson kevin-quinlan melinda-simpson nsw-dpird saleh-adnan | |
| A Guide to Cane Toads and How To Control Them | This handbook was produced in 2021 by Clarence Landcare and Border Ranges-Richmond Valley Landcare Network (v2_12.2021). This project has been assisted by the NSW Government through its Environmental Trust, with additional support provided by North Coast Local Land Services. | Biosecurity, Pests | Annette Cook, Landcare, Tamar Cohen | biosecurity pest ipdm | annette-cook landcare tamar-cohen | |
| Coloured netting for blueberries | Plants are affected by light in several ways. The quantity and quality of light both affect growth. The direction from which the light comes is another factor and then there is the periodicity of light (daylength) which affects the timing … | Australian Berry Journal, Blueberry, Growing Systems, Winter 22 | Aileen Reid | abj bb growing-systems winter-22 | aileen-reid | |
| NVMMP: On Farm Reference Guide for Honeybee Management | The aim of this guide is to aid in providing a safer environment for honeybees during pollination on farm. Year-round contributions are needed to provide a better environment for honeybees to complete your pollination needs. 1 December 2024. | Pollination | NVMMP, Rebecca Sloan | pollination ipdm | nvmmp rebecca-sloan | |
| Blueberry Rust: Can this Pathogen be Stopped Over Winter? | Blueberry rust has posed biosecurity challenges in many Australian states in the past decade. Management options include reducing its survival over winter to break the disease cycle. This article outlines key management options and the impact of cold and defoliation … | Australian Berry Journal, Blueberry, Diseases, Integrated Pest & Disease Management, Summer 24 | Jay Anderson, Kara Barry, Karina Griffin, SCU | abj bb disease ipdm summer-24 | jay-anderson kara-barry karina-griffin scu | |
| Pest Spotlight-Elephant Weevil Borer | Amongst the pest challenges impacting ongoing blueberry production, the elephant weevil borer (Orthorhinus cylindrirostris) continues to cause significant damage to plant health, especially over vegetative growth. Learn how to identify and manage this pest in Blueberries. | Australian Berry Journal, Blueberry, Integrated Pest & Disease Management, Pests, Summer 24 | Saleh Adnan | abj bb ipdm pest summer-24 | saleh-adnan | |
| Leaf Analysis as a Tool for Managing Crops of Southern Highbush Blueberry | For monitoring of crop nutrition status, take leaves for analysis during summer. Compare nutrient values to sufficiency ranges and if needed, review growing conditions and practices. Regular analysis identifies “hidden hunger” from nutrient deficiencies or excesses helping guide fertiliser rates … | Australian Berry Journal, Blueberry, Fertiliser, Nutrient Management, Summer 24, Sustainability | Sophie Parks | abj bb fertiliser nutrient-management summer-24 sustainability | sophie-parks | |
| Export-Cultivating Opportunities for Australian Blueberries in China | In a strategic move to expand market opportunities for Australian blueberry growers, Berries Australia has been actively engaging with key stakeholders in China. Over the past few months, our team has embarked on a series of high level meetings and … | Australian Berry Journal, Blueberry, Export, Summer 24 | Jesse White | abj bb export summer-24 | jesse-white | |
| Mundubbera Blueberry Festival | What do Matt Golinski, a bloke in yellow tights, The Angels, and a contractor who undertook hedging last year at Smart Berries have in common? Answer: they all entertained the masses at three events held across two days at the … | Australian Berry Journal, Industry, Marketing, Summer 24 | Wendy Morris | abj industry marketing summer-24 | wendy-morris | |
| Pulsed Water Mists for Suppression of Strawberry Powdery Mildew | Misting can suppress powdery mildew without elevating the risk of other pathogens. Misting for 1 minute four times a day resulted in powdery mildew suppression comparable to commercial fungicide applications. Daily, weekly, or twice-weekly mist applications reduced the incidence of … | Australian Berry Journal, Diseases, Integrated Pest & Disease Management, Irrigation, Strawberry, Summer 24 | Helen Newman | abj disease ipdm irrigation str summer-24 | helen-newman | |
| Payback Period for Strawberries Grown Under Plastic High Tunnels in Queensland | Information was collected on the economics of growing strawberries under high tunnels on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland. The time taken to recover the cost of the tunnels generally varied from 3 to 10 years, depending on the annual rainfall, … | Australian Berry Journal, Climate, Growing Systems, Strawberry, Summer 24 | Christopher Menzel, QDPI | abj climate growing-systems str summer-24 | christopher-menzel qdpi | |
| Project Update: Coir Recycling and Re-use | Fruit Growers Tasmania has been managing an ongoing collaborative project with research partner RMCG and three commercial grower partners to help address cost challenges by investigating options for coir re-use, recycling and alternative substrate to help extend the coir life … | Australian Berry Journal, Growing Systems, Strawberry, Summer 24, Sustainability | Ella Roper, RMCG | abj growing-systems str summer-24 sustainability | ella-roper rmcg | |
| Application of Foliar Nutrients after Trimming Strawberry Plants Accelerates Yield Recovery | The experiment detailed in this article highlighted the potential advantages of treating strawberry plants with chelated foliar nutrients, such as High K, following trimming. This approach not only accelerated recovery from plant stress but also significantly boosted yields and reduced … | Australian Berry Journal, Fertiliser, Nutrient Management, Strawberry, Summer 24 | Chali Dissanayake, Chris Story, Dylan McFarlane, Scott Mattner | abj fertiliser nutrient-management str summer-24 | chali-dissanayake chris-story dylan-mcfarlane scott-mattner | |
| Pest Spotlight-Black vine weevil | The black vine weevil (Otiorhynchus sulcatus) is a widespread agricultural pest which can cause significant impacts to berry crops, with growers of substrate Rubus and blueberry susceptible to the most damage. | Australian Berry Journal, Blueberry, Integrated Pest & Disease Management, Pests, Rubus, Summer 24 | Ella Roper | abj bb ipdm pest rub summer-24 | ella-roper | |
| RB21000 Biological Control Surveys in Full Swing | Agriculture Victoria researchers are tracking down natural enemies and potential new biocontrol agents for pests of raspberry and blackberry crops as part of the Hort Innovation funded project ‘Integrated Pest Management in Raspberry and Blackberry’ (RB21000). This article provides an … | Australian Berry Journal, Beneficials, Integrated Pest & Disease Management, Rubus, Summer 24 | Agriculture Victoria, Greg Lefoe, Hasan Rahmani, Jo Chong Wa | abj beneficials ipdm rub summer-24 | agriculture-victoria greg-lefoe hasan-rahmani jo-chong-wa | |
| Australian Nuffield Scholar Update: Kirsty Dickenson | For Tasmanian horticulturalist Kirsty Dickenson, the Nuffield Scholarship program has opened her eyes to the diversity of agricultural operations around the world and the differences in how they view and manage sustainability. This article provides an insight into Kirsty’s Nuffield … | Australian Berry Journal, Business Profile, Hort Innovation, Industry, Rubus, Summer 24, Sustainability | Ella Roper | abj profile hort-innovation industry rub summer-24 sustainability bus-mgt | ella-roper | |
| Energy Use: Making Savings on Farms | Understanding energy use is crucial for businesses as it can have a significant impact on their operations, sustainability, and income. This article provides practical steps to help you save on energy costs on farm. | Australian Berry Journal, Business Management, Energy, Summer 24 | Melinda Simpson | abj bus-mgt energy summer-24 | melinda-simpson | |
| Step Up Your Biosecurity: Clean Boots, Healthy Crops | Managing the cleanliness of people entering and moving within your property is crucial to protecting your crop and bottom line. When it comes to nasties spread by footwear, soil-borne diseases, and weed seeds are the major concern. Unwashed footwear can … | Australian Berry Journal, Biosecurity, Summer 24, Weed Control | Helen Newman, Jane Richter | abj biosecurity summer-24 weeds ipdm | helen-newman jane-richter | |
| Preparation is Key for Safer Food: Food Incident Forum 2024 Insights | The Food Incident Forum (FIF), held on 12 September 2024 in Sydney, brought together peak industry bodies, jurisdictional food regulators, retailers and Commonwealth departments to discuss strengthening responses to food safety incidents across Australia. This article provides a summary of … | Australian Berry Journal, Business Management, Crisis Management, Food Safety, Summer 24, Traceability | Jen Rowling | abj bus-mgt crisis food-safety summer-24 traceability | jen-rowling | |
| Navigating New Challenges in Australian Farming | Tenacious Ventures, an ag-tech investment firm, has conducted “horizon scanning” to identify nearly 50 factors that could impact the risks and opportunities facing farmers and agricultural scientists by the 2030s. Working with AgriFutures Australia, the firm distilled this research into … | Australian Berry Journal, Business Management, Climate, Industry, Innovation & Technology, Social License, Summer 24, Sustainability | Agrifutures, Jane Richter, Tenacious Ventures | abj bus-mgt climate industry innovate-tech social-license summer-24 sustainability | agrifutures jane-richter tenacious-ventures | |
| MT23500 Berry Basket Marketing-Positive Impacts across the Board | Delivered through Hort Innovation and led by Berries Australia, this project (MT23500) collaboration sees blueberries, raspberries, blackberries and strawberries all promoted under a ‘berry basket’ banner. Two bursts of activity have now been completed with the final burst just about … | Australian Berry Journal, Hort Innovation, Market Data, Marketing, Summer 24 | Jane Richter | abj hort-innovation market-data marketing summer-24 | jane-richter | |
| Grower Tour of Agriculture Victoria’s Tatura SmartFarm | In late September 2024 as part of their AgriFutures Techology grant distribution, the Victorian Strawberry Growers Association arranged a tour for berry growers to Agriculture Victoria’s SmartFarm in Tatura, Victoria. The research that is conducted at the Tatura SmartFarm is … | Australian Berry Journal, Growing Systems, Innovation & Technology, Summer 24 | Sandra Shaw | abj growing-systems innovate-tech summer-24 | sandra-shaw | |
| New Mandatory Food Safety Standards for Berries come into effect in February | The new PPP standards will apply to ALL berry growers in every state and territory from 12 February 2025. The standards apply even if you ONLY sell your berries from the farm gate, at local markets or in a PYO … | Australian Berry Journal, Business Management, Food Safety, Summer 24 | Berries Australia | abj bus-mgt food-safety summer-24 | berries-australia | |
| Berries Australia Board Grows to Drive the Future of the Industry | We have expanded the board for Berries Australia to broaden the representation of crops and growing regions as we move to a single collaborative model for the Australian berry industry. There are now 11 Directors and this article also outlines … | Australian Berry Journal, Business Management, Industry, Summer 24 | Berries Australia | abj bus-mgt industry summer-24 | berries-australia | |
| Five simple steps in spray rig calibration | Published by Soil Wealth in May 2019, this guide provides 5 simple steps to help you calibrate your spray rig. | Spray Management | AHR, Hort Innovation, RMCG | spray-management | ahr hort-innovation rmcg | |
| 12 Step Handwashing Guide | Published by the Queensland Government, this A3 poster provides a 12 step guide to the correct technique for hand washing. | Food Safety | Queensland Government | food-safety | queensland-government | |
| LOTE: Mô hình năng suất bạn đang hướng tới là gì? Klaas Plas | Bài viết này cung cấp bản tóm tắt thông tin được trình bày bởi chuyên gia dâu tây Klaas Plas tại hội thảo trực tuyến gần đây của Berries Australia dành cho những người trồng và nhân giống dâu tây. … | Australian Berry Journal, LOTE, Propagation, Strawberry, Winter 24 | Helen Newman | abj lote propagation str winter-24 | helen-newman | |
| Navigating a future of cross-sectoral forces | In the next decade, Australia’s rural industries are likely to navigate not one but multiple intersecting and transformational changes. The exponential nature of technological advancement, exacerbated by forces like climate change and geopolitical instability, means that looking to the past … | Business Management, Climate, Industry, Innovation & Technology, Supply Chain, Sustainability | Agrifutures, Tenacious Ventures | bus-mgt climate industry innovate-tech supply-chain sustainability | agrifutures tenacious-ventures | |
| Future Forces – A ten-year horizon for Australian agriculture | This report offers a perspective on the agri-food system’s emerging landscape over the next decade. It aims to start new conversations about opportunities and risks for players along the value chain and within the agricultural system. Rather than providing probabilistic … | Business Management, Climate, Industry, Innovation & Technology, Supply Chain, Sustainability | Agrifutures | bus-mgt climate industry innovate-tech supply-chain sustainability | agrifutures | |
| Pollination Guide for the Australian Berry Industry 2024 | Published November 2024 V1.0 This guide outlines the best management practices for growers and pollination stakeholders in the berry industry. It provides guidance on how to establish and maintain clear communication between parts of your business and your beekeeper. It … | Blueberry, Integrated Pest & Disease Management, Pollination, Rubus, Spray Management, Sustainability | AgEconPlus, AHBIC, Berries Australia | bb ipdm pollination rub spray-management sustainability | ageconplus ahbic berries-australia | |
| FACTSHEET: Beekeeping tips for best pollination outcomes | Produced in October 2024 by the National Varroa Mite Management Program (NVMMP), this factsheet provides points to think about to make sure you achieve the best pollination outcomes. | Pests, Pollination | NVMMP, Rebecca Sloan | pest pollination ipdm | nvmmp rebecca-sloan | |
| A Field Guide to Identification of Insect Pests, Diseases and other Disorders in Blueberries – British Columbia, Canada | This field guide is a tool to aid in the identification of key insect pests, diseases, abiotic disorders and beneficial insects found in blueberry plantings in British Columbia (BC). Also included is a section on important insect pests and diseases … | Beneficials, Blueberry, Diseases, Pests | Investment Agriculture Foundation of BC | beneficials bb disease pest ipdm | investment-agriculture-foundation-of-bc | |
| Trade Agreement – Pre-Harvest Treatment & Inspection of Blueberries for Blueberry Rust (TAS BBR02) | Blueberry rust is no longer classed as a List A disease or covered by a containment plan in Tasmania. Businesses wishing to access the South Australian markets must be accredited under the TAS BBR02 Trade Agreement: Pre-harvest Treatment and Inspection of … | Blueberry, Diseases, Industry | Biosecurity Tasmania | bb disease industry ipdm | biosecurity-tasmania | |
| FACTSHEET: Varroa – breeding for resistance | Honey bees have natural defences to keep varroa populations below economic thresholds before chemical treatment is necessary. By breeding both queens and drones from well performing colonies that keep mite populations low, we can develop varroa resistance in our commercial … | Chemicals, Integrated Pest & Disease Management, Pests, Pollination | Agrifutures, AHBIC | chemicals ipdm pest pollination | agrifutures ahbic | |
| FACTSHEET: Varroa – chemicals for treating varroa: naturally derived or synthetic | Use of any of the chemicals below must be under strict guidance of your state Department of Agriculture and the APVMA. You must always use a registered product and follow label directions. This factsheet provides guidance only. Published October 2024 | Chemicals, Integrated Pest & Disease Management, Pests, Pollination | Agrifutures, AHBIC | chemicals ipdm pest pollination | agrifutures ahbic | |
| FACTSHEET: Varroa – integrated pest management | Managing Varroa destructor (varroa) can be a difficult and complex task. Integrated pest management is a sustainable treatment and management strategy that reduces costs, labour, effects on bees, and residues in hive products, allowing the honey bee industry to remain … | Integrated Pest & Disease Management, Pests, Pollination | Agrifutures, AHBIC | ipdm pest pollination | agrifutures ahbic | |
| FACTSHEET: Varroa – what does it mean for pollination in Australia | Honey bees are critical pollinators in agricultural systems in Australia. How will Varroa destructor (varroa) affect pollination in Australia, and what can we do to help bees, beekeepers and growers overcome the challenge? Published October 2024 | Pests, Pollination | Agrifutures, AHBIC | pest pollination ipdm | agrifutures ahbic | |
| FACTSHEET: Varroa – bee health | Varroa destructor (varroa) poses a huge threat to bee health in Australia, particularly as a vector for viruses. In this factsheet, we outline the major health concerns caused by varroa and explain what we currently know about the situation in … | Pests, Pollination | Agrifutures, AHBIC | pest pollination ipdm | agrifutures ahbic | |
| FACTSHEET: Varroa – slowing the spread | The first stage of Varroa destructor (varroa) management is slowing its spread. This will keep the varroa population low, allowing for easier management and prevent it expanding into new areas for as long as possible. There are several techniques beekeepers … | Pests, Pollination | Agrifutures, AHBIC | pest pollination ipdm | agrifutures ahbic | |
| Farm Biosecurity: Vehicle biosecurity kit factsheet | A vehicle biosecurity kit is a useful tool to help limit the spread of unwanted weed seeds, pests and diseases on-farm or between farms. A kit should be carried and used by anyone working on-farm such as agronomists, extension officers … | Biosecurity | Farm Biosecurity | biosecurity | farm-biosecurity | |
| Farm Biosecurity: How to set up your own foot bath | Pests, weeds and diseases can be carried on anything that moves, including humans. Dirty boots can be one way that unwanted weeds and diseases may be carried onto your property. Having a footbath on-farm provides your property and the broader … | Biosecurity | Farm Biosecurity | biosecurity | farm-biosecurity | |
| Webinar: Transition to management for varroa mite in Queensland 25 July 2024 | This webinar was recorded i24July 2024. Learn how Queensland plans to manage varroa mite (Varroa destructor) once it enters the state. The webinar covers: preparing for varroa mite entry into Queensland, first steps when varroa mite arrives and long term … | Biosecurity, Pests, Pollination | Biosecurity Qld | biosecurity pest pollination ipdm | biosecurity-qld | |
| Best Practice Pollinator Management for the Rubus Industry (RB23002) | The main aim of this project is to provide Rubus growers with information about which insects, other than honeybees, are likely pollinating Rubus in their growing region and system, and what can be done to support these pollinators on their … | Australian Berry Journal, Pollination, Rubus, Spring 24 | Julian Brown, Margaret Mayfield, Nicole Rafferty | abj pollination rub spring-24 ipdm | julian-brown margaret-mayfield nicole-rafferty | |
| Sexy Bug Talk – it’s pure chemistry (RB21001) | New research at the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture (TIA) is unravelling the flirty chemical talk of key Rubus pests, mirids and green vegetable bugs. | Australian Berry Journal, Integrated Pest & Disease Management, Pests, Rubus, Spring 24 | Jonathan Finch, Michele Buntain, Seeger van Kints | abj ipdm pest rub spring-24 | jonathan-finch michele-buntain seeger-van-kints | |
| High activity of noctuid caterpillars in Rubus (RB21000) | This article provides an update on some of the work being carried out as part of the strategic levy investment project ‘Integrated pest management approaches to address pest challenges in raspberry and blackberry (RB21000)’ | Australian Berry Journal, Blueberry, Integrated Pest & Disease Management, Pests, Rubus, Spring 24 | Saleh Adnan | abj bb ipdm pest rub spring-24 | saleh-adnan | |
| Pre-harvest melatonin for postharvest quality improvement in Blackberries | Melatonin is well-known as a hormone that regulates your sleep cycle, but did you know that plants produce and use melatonin too? This article summarises the findings of research into the post-harvest quality effects of pre-harvest applications of melatonin on … | Australian Berry Journal, Postharvest, Rubus, Spring 24 | Helen Newman | abj postharvest rub spring-24 | helen-newman | |
| Battling Botrytis: Understanding one of the most significant diseases in Rubus | Botrytis (or grey mould) is one of the most economically important diseases in Rubus and can result in significant crop losses through impacts to yield and fruit quality. This article helps to understand the disease for better management. | Australian Berry Journal, Diseases, Integrated Pest & Disease Management, Rubus, Spring 24 | Ella Roper | abj disease ipdm rub spring-24 | ella-roper | |
| Higher marketable yields seen in Sunshine Coast strawberries under tunnels | The effect of plastic high tunnels on the performance of four strawberry cultivars was studied on the Sunshine Coast over two years. Marketable yields were 38% higher under the tunnels in year one, and 24% higher in year two compared … | Australian Berry Journal, Growing Systems, Spring 24, Strawberry | Christopher Menzel | abj growing-systems spring-24 str | christopher-menzel | |
| Vale Don Hutton 1946–2023 | It is with profound sadness that we report on the passing of the much-loved and highly respected Don Hutton and acknowledge his significant contribution to the Australian Strawberry Industry and science. | Australian Berry Journal, Spring 24, Strawberry | QDAF | abj spring-24 str | qdaf | |
| Australian Strawberry Breeding Program Update (BS22000) | August 2024: A temperate season wrap-up and activity update from strategic levy investment project (BS22000): Australian Strawberry Breeding Program which is part of the Hort Innovation Strawberry Fund | Australian Berry Journal, Breeding, Spring 24, Strawberry | Jodi Neal, Katie O’Connor | abj breeding spring-24 str | jodi-neal katie-oconnor | |
| Northern Highbush Blueberry Pruning Tips | Winter pruning is a crucial part of the annual cycle in northern highbush (NHB) blueberry to balance vegetative and fruiting growth for the upcoming season. This article provides a guide to pruning. | Australian Berry Journal, Blueberry, Spring 24 | Ella Roper | abj bb spring-24 | ella-roper | |
| Mundubbera Blueberry Festival: Small Queensland town goes blue crazy | Mundubbera is not a place that many of our readers will have ever heard of, but this small Queensland country town nestled two hours southwest of Bundaberg, hosts a two day everything-blueberry festival that is set to become a must-do … | Australian Berry Journal, Blueberry, Spring 24 | Jane Richter | abj bb spring-24 | jane-richter | |
| Fruit Fly management without Dimethoate | The APVMA began its reconsideration of dimethoate together with that of the related chemical, omethoate in 2004. This article provides an overview of the resources available to assist growers to manage QFF on their farm without the use of broadcast … | Australian Berry Journal, Beneficials, Blueberry, Chemicals, Integrated Pest & Disease Management, Pests, Rubus, Spring 24, Strawberry | Jane Richter | abj beneficials bb chemicals ipdm pest rub spring-24 str | jane-richter | |
| Grower Profile: David van Dommele, Mountain Blue | Some growers enter horticulture through family tradition, others through an interest in the field. David van Dommele’s choice to join Mountain Blue was initially more practical – after travelling overseas, he needed a job. Having previously worked in a wholesale … | Australian Berry Journal, Blueberry, Business Profile, Spring 24 | Wendy Morris | abj bb profile spring-24 bus-mgt | wendy-morris | |
| Potential fly pollinators identified for berry crops (PH16002) | The 5-year cross-industry project ‘PH16002 Managing Flies for Crop Pollination’ has finished, and some promising fly pollination species have been identified for Australian berry crops. There are more than 20,000 native fly species across Australia, and little is known about … | Australian Berry Journal, Pollination, Spring 24 | Abby Davis, Cameron Spurr, David Cook, James Cook, Raylea Rowbottom, Romina Rader | abj pollination spring-24 ipdm | abby-davis cameron-spurr david-cook james-cook raylea-rowbottom romina-rader | |
| Responding to exotic plant pests – Who’s who, and what do they do? | This article outlines what happens when an exotic plant pest or disease is detected in Australia, the general process that occurs following a detection and the broad principles behind how decisions are made will be explored in detail. | Australian Berry Journal, Biosecurity, Spring 24 | Plant Health Australia, Zac Hemmings | abj biosecurity spring-24 | plant-health-australia zac-hemmings | |
| Data and insights fuel grower resilience | An update by Hort Innovation about how data and market insights are helping to fuel growth in Australian horticulture and how growers can tap into these resources. | Australian Berry Journal, Hort Innovation, Market Data, Spring 24 | Andrew Francey, Hort Innovation | abj hort-innovation market-data spring-24 | andrew-francey hort-innovation | |
| 88 days under the microscope | As part of a broader review into migration, the Australian government is reviewing the settings around working holiday maker visas (WHMs) and in particular the 88-day requirement for second year visas. | Australian Berry Journal, Spring 24, Workforce | Rachel Mackenzie | abj spring-24 workforce | rachel-mackenzie | |
| Get Pest READI | Pest READI recognises the critical role of communication and cooperation in ensuring the prosperity of farming communities. The project aims to create healthy, abundant landscapes by transforming the way communities work together to manage plant pests. | Australian Berry Journal, Beneficials, Chemicals, Diseases, Integrated Pest & Disease Management, Pests, Spring 24 | CSIRO, Gaius Leong | abj beneficials chemicals disease ipdm pest spring-24 | csiro gaius-leong | |
| EXP-Watch out world! Australian berries are coming your way (MT23004) | The next iteration of the berry industry’s trade and market access project (MT23004) has been contracted and began in May 2024, with key learnings and experience from the previous three-year project used to build increased relevance and much-needed flexibility into … | Australian Berry Journal, Export, Spring 24 | Jenny Van de Meeberg | abj export spring-24 | jenny-van-de-meeberg | |
| Monitoring Crops for Pest and Disease | Each year, growers get caught out by pest and disease infestations. Consistent and effective monitoring and testing, to correctly identify the extent and cause of infection or infestation, are key to minimising loss and reducing spread. This article provides an … | Australian Berry Journal, Diseases, Integrated Pest & Disease Management, Pests, Spring 24 | Wendy Morris | abj disease ipdm pest spring-24 | wendy-morris | |
| Accessing new chemicals through the APVMA permit process | Before any pesticide can be sold or used in Australia, the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) must ensure it is rigorously assessed for efficacy, safety (human and the environment), trade, and quality. This article explains the processes and … | Australian Berry Journal, Chemicals, Diseases, Pests, Spring 24 | Helen Newman | abj chemicals disease pest spring-24 ipdm | helen-newman | |
| Updated pesticide resistance strategies boost climate-smart agriculture | CropLife Australia’s Resistance Management Strategies for fungicides, herbicides and insecticides have been updated and provide comprehensive and science-based approaches to manage pests, weeds and disease on Australian farms and in our natural landscapes. | Australian Berry Journal, Chemicals, Resistance Management, Spring 24 | CropLife | abj chemicals resistance-management spring-24 ipdm | croplife | |
| How to make the most of your pollination service | This article aims to provide information to help you when working with your pollination service provider. | Australian Berry Journal, Resistance Management, Spring 24 | Helen Newman | abj resistance-management spring-24 ipdm | helen-newman | |
| What do Australian consumers think about Food Safety? | This article provides a summary of the Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) research report – ‘Consumer Insights Tracker 2023: Trust and confidence in food regulation, use and understanding of food labelling, and food safety perceptions and behaviours’ – which … | Australian Berry Journal, Food Safety, Spring 24 | FSANZ, Jane Richter | abj food-safety spring-24 | fsanz jane-richter | |
| Berry Advisory Mechanism (MT23003) – a new way to engage | The purpose of the new advisory mechanism is to streamline the way industry needs are identified and integrated into project investment recommendations. This article outlines how the mechanism will work in practice. | Australian Berry Journal, Hort Innovation, Spring 24 | Angela Atkinson, Hort Innovation | abj hort-innovation spring-24 | angela-atkinson hort-innovation | |
| PHA: Owner Reimbursement Costs (ORC) – an overview | Published August 2024. In this article, you will learn about Owner Reimbursement Costs (ORCs), under the Emergency Plant Pest Response Deed (EPPRD) including what are ORCs, who is eligible for an ORC payment, how are ORCs calculated and what can … | Biosecurity, Diseases, Pests | Plant Health Australia | biosecurity disease pest ipdm | plant-health-australia | |
| PHA: Movement restriction during a response | Published August 2024. In this article, you will learn about movement restrictions, including what movement restrictions are and when they are implemented, the decision-making process to implement movement restrictions and what you can do now to support a quick return … | Biosecurity, Diseases, Pests | Plant Health Australia | biosecurity disease pest ipdm | plant-health-australia | |
| PHA: Communication is key during an emergency response | Published August 2024. In this article, you will learn about communication during a response, including who decides what information is shared in a response, what is confidential information and how to stay informed during a response. | Biosecurity, Diseases, Pests | Plant Health Australia | biosecurity disease pest ipdm | plant-health-australia | |
| PHA: Responding to an Emergency Plant Pest under the EPPRD | Published August 2024. In this article, you will learn how we respond to a Emergency Plant Pests (EPP) under the Emergency Plant Pest Response Deed (EPPRD) including who the decision makers are in a response, how are decisions made and … | Biosecurity, Diseases, Pests | Plant Health Australia | biosecurity disease pest ipdm | plant-health-australia | |
| PHA: What happens when you report something unusual? | Published August 2024. In this article, you will learn what to do if you find something unusual on your property either in your crops or bees, and covers how to report suspected Emergency Plant Pests (EPP), what investigations happen in … | Biosecurity, Diseases, Pests | Plant Health Australia | biosecurity disease pest ipdm | plant-health-australia | |
| PHA: Australia’s national biosecurity system | Published August 2024. In this article, you will learn about Australia’s national biosecurity system and how we respond to emergency plant pest (EPP) incidents, including what is being done to protect Australia from exotic plant pests and diseases, our national … | Biosecurity, Diseases, Pests | Plant Health Australia | biosecurity disease pest ipdm | plant-health-australia | |
| 2024 Strategic Agrichemical Review Process (SARP) for Berries | Published February 2024. To help horticulture industries identify gaps in existing control options for pests, weeds and diseases, Hort Innovation funds Strategic Agrichemical Review Process (SARP) research. This research is used to identify industry priorities in the pursuit of chemical … | Blueberry, Chemicals, Diseases, Hort Innovation, Integrated Pest & Disease Management, Pests, Rubus, Strawberry, Weed Control | Hort Innovation | bb chemicals disease hort-innovation ipdm pest rub str weeds | hort-innovation | |
| FSANZ Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code – Standard 4.2.7 – Primary Production and Processing Standard for Berries | Link to the Federal Register of Legislation: FSANZ Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code – Standard 4.2.7 – Primary Production and Processing Standard for Berries F2022L01060 Published 12 August 2022 | Blueberry, Food Safety, Rubus, Strawberry | FSANZ | bb food-safety rub str | fsanz | |
| FSANZ Proposal P1052 – PPP Requirements for Horticulture (Berries, Leafy Vegetables and Melons) | On 12 August 2022, new primary production and processing standards were introduced by FSANZ for berries, leafy vegetables and melons. The new requirements will take effect from 12 February 2025. | Blueberry, Food Safety, Rubus, Strawberry | FSANZ | bb food-safety rub str | fsanz | |
| FACTSHEET: FSANZ Food safety requirements for berry growers and primary processors 2025 | On 12 August 2022, new primary production and processing standards were introduced by FSANZ for berries, leafy vegetables and melons. The new requirements will take effect from 12 February 2025. | Blueberry, Food Safety, Rubus, Strawberry | FSANZ | bb food-safety rub str | fsanz | |
| FACTSHEET: Fruit Fly Control | Published by Berries Australia in August 2024, this fact sheet provides an overview of the recommended 4 strategy IPM approach; maintain good hygiene, monitor populations, bait females and annihilate males. | Beneficials, Chemicals, Integrated Pest & Disease Management, Pests | Berries Australia | beneficials chemicals ipdm pest | berries-australia | |
| FACTSHEET: The Emergency Plant Pest Response Deed | This Factsheet explains what the Emergency Plant Pest Response Deed (EPPRD) is, when the EPPRD comes into effect and how pests are categorised. | Biosecurity, Crisis Management, Integrated Pest & Disease Management, Pests | Plant Health Australia | biosecurity crisis ipdm pest bus-mgt | plant-health-australia | |
| CropLife Australia’s Resistance Management Strategies for fungicides, herbicides and insecticides | CropLife Australia’s Resistance Management Strategies for fungicides, herbicides and insecticides provide comprehensive and science-based approaches to manage pests, weeds and disease on Australian farms and in our natural landscapes. The strategies are continually updated and result from extensive collaboration between … | Integrated Pest & Disease Management, Resistance Management | CropLife | ipdm resistance-management | croplife | |
| Webinar 4: National Transition to Varroa Mite Management, Business Continuity, Planning and Preparedness AHBIC | This Webinar 4: National Transition to Management, Business Continuity, Planning and Preparedness was hosted and uploaded by the Australian Honey Bee Industry Council on 5 August 2024. | Biosecurity, Pollination, Webinar | AHBIC | biosecurity pollination webinar ipdm | ahbic | |
| Webinar 3: National Transition to Varroa Mite Management, Varroa Biology 2 July 2024 AHBIC | This Webinar 3: National Transition to Varroa Mite Management, Varroa Biology 2 July 2024 was hosted and uploaded by the Australian Honey Bee Industry Council on 5 July 2024. | Biosecurity, Pollination, Webinar | AHBIC | biosecurity pollination webinar ipdm | ahbic | |
| Webinar 2: National Transition to Varroa Mite Management; IPM, Chemicals 28 May 2024 AHBIC | This Webinar 2: National Transition to Management; IPM, Chemicals 28 May 2024 was hosted and uploaded by the Australian Honey Bee Industry Council on 30 May 2024. | Biosecurity, Pollination, Webinar | AHBIC | biosecurity pollination webinar ipdm | ahbic | |
| Export – Kantar International Consumer Demand Project – Berries Presentation | This is a video recording of a Kantar International Consumer Demand Project Berries Presentation delivered on August 24, 2023. It relates to the project ‘Australian horticulture international demand creation (ST21007)’. | Export, Market Data, Marketing | Hort Innovation, Kantar | export market-data marketing | hort-innovation kantar | |
| Fresh Produce Safety Centre – Guidelines for Fresh Produce Food Safety 2022 | Published by the Fresh Produce Safety Centre – the Guidelines for Fresh Produce Food Safety have been updated in 2022. | Food Safety | FPSC | food-safety | fpsc | |
| FSANZ Consumer Insights Tracker 2023 – Technical Report | Full Technical Report Published 2024 by FSANZ – the newly launched annual Consumer Insights Tracker (CIT) is a mechanism for understanding everyday consumers’ views on the food regulatory system, providing access to our most important but least accessible stakeholders. The … | Food Safety, Market Data | FSANZ | food-safety market-data | fsanz | |
| FSANZ Consumer Insights Tracker 2023 – Simple Report | Published 2024 by FSANZ – the newly launched annual Consumer Insights Tracker (CIT) is a mechanism for understanding everyday consumers’ views on the food regulatory system, providing access to our most important but least accessible stakeholders. The CIT is an … | Food Safety, Market Data | FSANZ | food-safety market-data | fsanz | |
| FACTSHEET-Herbicide MoA alignment | Herbicide Mode of Action (MoA) classifications have been updated internationally to capture new active constituents and ensure the MoA classification system is globally relevant. Published 2024 by CropLife (Plant Health Australia) | Integrated Pest & Disease Management, Spray Management | CropLife, Plant Health Australia | ipdm spray-management | croplife plant-health-australia | |
| POCKET GUIDE-Herbicide mode of action (MoA) classification | Herbicide mode of action (MoA) classifications have changed to capture new active constituents. This handy Pocket Guide summarises the old & new classifications side-by-side. Published 2024 by CropLife (Plant Health Australia) | Integrated Pest & Disease Management, Spray Management | CropLife, Plant Health Australia | ipdm spray-management | croplife plant-health-australia | |
| POSTER-Herbicide mode of action (MoA) classifications | Herbicide mode of action (MoA) classifications have changed to capture new active constituents and ensure the MoA classification system is globally relevant. The numerical classification system is now live and all labels should be updated by the end of 2024. | Integrated Pest & Disease Management, Spray Management | CropLife, Plant Health Australia | ipdm spray-management | croplife plant-health-australia | |
| LINK-Monitoring tools for crop protection – AUSVEG | This guide produced by Ausveg. Monitoring is the cornerstone of an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program. The purpose of monitoring is to gain a good understanding of insect pest, mite, and beneficial insect activity in your crop and to assess … | Biosecurity, Diseases, Integrated Pest & Disease Management, Pests, Weed Control | IPDM, IPM, Scouting | biosecurity disease ipdm pest weeds | ipdm ipm scouting | |
| LINK-Overview of Monitoring and Identification Techniques for Insect Pests | This guide produced by Geoff Zehnder, Clemson University highlights that the underlying concept of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is that no action is taken against a pest unless the pest is present and poses a threat to the crop. Thus, … | Biosecurity, Diseases, Integrated Pest & Disease Management, Organic/Biodynamic, Pests, Weed Control | IPDM, IPM, Organic, Scouting | biosecurity disease ipdm organic-biodynamic pest weeds | ipdm ipm organic scouting | |
| LINK-Guide to Field Scouting for Pest & Disease Monitoring | This guide produced by the Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation in Alberta, Canada provides very useful detailed information to help you scout effectively for pests and diseases on your farm. | Biosecurity, Diseases, Integrated Pest & Disease Management, Pests, Weed Control | IPDM, IPM, Scouting | biosecurity disease ipdm pest weeds | ipdm ipm scouting | |
| FACTSHEET: LiDAR and its uses in Horticulture | In horticulture, LiDAR is valuable for mapping landscape and topography, managing water catchment areas, and preventing soil erosion This fact sheet has been developed as part of the Early Needs Recovery Program. The Early Needs Recovery Program is part of … | Innovation & Technology, Irrigation, Nutrient Management | NSW DPI | innovate-tech irrigation nutrient-management | nsw-dpi | |
| FACTSHEET: Energy Use | Understanding energy use is crucial for businesses as it can have a significant effect on operations, environmental impact reduction, sustainability, & profit. This fact sheet has been developed as part of the Early Needs Recovery Program. The Early Needs Recovery … | Business Management, Energy | NSW DPI | bus-mgt energy | nsw-dpi | |
| VIDEO: Webinar – Minor Use Permits with Peter Dal Santo – VegNET Tasmania | This webinar covers a range of topics relating to minor use permits for agrichemicals including: – A brief overview of minor use permits; what they are for, when they are appropriate, what would be considered minor use, minor crops vs … | Chemicals, Integrated Pest & Disease Management, Video, Webinar | Peter Del Santo, RMCG, VegNET | chemicals ipdm video webinar | peter-del-santo rmcg vegnet | |
| EXP-Market Profile Factsheet DUBAI | Export Market Factsheet about Dubai including demographics, economy, political environment, consumer profile, trade data, supply chains, tips for success and opportunities for berry exporters. | Australian Berry Journal, Autumn 24, Export | Jane Richter | abj autumn-24 export | jane-richter | |
| EXP-Market Profile Factsheet HONG KONG | Export Market Factsheet about Hong Kong including demographics, economy, political environment, consumer profile, trade data, supply chains, tips for success and opportunities for berry exporters. | Australian Berry Journal, Export, Winter 24 | Jane Richter | abj export winter-24 | jane-richter | |
| Varroa destructor – Transition to Management – what happens now | This article gives an overview of the T2M plan. In September 2023 the National Management Group (NMG) agreed it was no longer feasible to eradicate Varroa mite and a plan to assist industry and the community to transition to management … | Australian Berry Journal, Biosecurity, Integrated Pest & Disease Management, Pollination, Winter 24 | Angela Atkinson | abj biosecurity ipdm pollination winter-24 | angela-atkinson | |
| Rubus IDO Mark Salter visits Queensland March 2024 | This article gives an overview of Mark Salter’s tour of Queensland strawberry & raspberry farms – seven farms, two regions and two dinners in just three short days in March 2024 | Australian Berry Journal, Rubus, Strawberry, Winter 24 | Mark Salter, Wendy Morris | abj rub str winter-24 | mark-salter wendy-morris | |
| Planting strawberries at the right time after fumigation saves money | VSIDC have funded research by VSICA Research to develop tests for measuring fumigants in soil so that growers know when it is safe to plant their strawberry crops. Researchers field-tested colorimetric tubes that instantaneously detect fumigants in soil. This article … | Australian Berry Journal, Chemicals, Diseases, Strawberry, Winter 24 | Dylan McFarlane, Scott Mattner | abj chemicals disease str winter-24 ipdm | dylan-mcfarlane scott-mattner | |
| Management of strawberry fruit rot diseases & fungicide resistance – 2024 update | Several new fungicides have been registered for use in strawberry fruit production. It is important to be aware of these new products and their use in disease management to minimise the risk of fungicide resistance developing. Covers grey mould and … | Australian Berry Journal, Chemicals, Diseases, Strawberry, Winter 24 | Apollo Gomez | abj chemicals disease str winter-24 ipdm | apollo-gomez | |
| Webinar Report – Klaas Plas – What strawberry yield pattern are you aiming for? | This article provides a summary of the information presented by strawberry expert Klaas Plas at the Fruit Growers Tasmania & Berries Australia webinar for strawberry growers and propagators held on 28 February 2024 | Australian Berry Journal, Nurseries, Propagation, Strawberry, Winter 24 | Helen Newman, Klaas Plas | abj nurseries propagation str winter-24 | helen-newman klaas-plas | |
| Business Profile -Henry Scott, Harvest Manager, Costa Group Berry Category | Henry Scott is Harvest Manager for Costa Group’s berry category, where he oversees harvest and support for Costa’s berry farms, including blackberries at the Dunorlan farm in Tasmania. | Australian Berry Journal, Business Management, Rubus, Winter 24, Workforce | Mark Salter | abj bus-mgt rub winter-24 workforce | mark-salter | |
| Yields of strawberry plants vary more with the season than with the cultivar | This article reports on the productivity and quality of strawberry cultivars developed in Queensland and Florida. The plants were evaluated over winter and spring on the Sunshine Coast from 2020 to 2023. | Australian Berry Journal, Climate, Strawberry, Winter 24 | Christopher Menzel | abj climate str winter-24 | christopher-menzel | |
| Grower Profile – Blue Hills Berries & Cherries, Victoria | Business profile of the Chapman family farm at Yarra Valley in Silvan, Victoria. | Australian Berry Journal, Business Profile, Rubus, Strawberry, Winter 24 | Angela Atkinson, Jane Richter | abj profile rub str winter-24 bus-mgt | angela-atkinson jane-richter | |
| Reporting Chemical ‘Non-Performances’ or ‘Adverse Experiences’ | The Adverse Experience Reporting Program (AERP) is a post-registration program that assesses reports of adverse experiences associated with the use of a registered chemical product (or those on minor use permit). Reporting must now be completed ONLINE. Reports of adverse … | Australian Berry Journal, Chemicals, Spray Management, Winter 24 | APVMA, Jane Richter | abj chemicals spray-management winter-24 ipdm | apvma jane-richter | |
| SIMODIS® insecticide – Emergency Use Permit PER94616 for Chilli thrip in berries | Emergency Use Permit PER94616 for Chilli thrip in berries has approved SIMODIS® insecticide – this article provides key information about its use including mode of action (MOA) and tank mix instructions | Australian Berry Journal, Blueberry, Chemicals, Pests, Rubus, Strawberry, Winter 24 | Helen Newman | abj bb chemicals pest rub str winter-24 ipdm | helen-newman | |
| MT23500 FY24 Berry Basket Marketing Campaign – Report from Burst 1 | Report from burst one of the planned Berry Basket Marketing activities for 2024. Activity carried out through Wavemaker Brisbane and managed by Jane Richter on behalf of Berries Australia | Australian Berry Journal, Blueberry, Marketing, Rubus, Strawberry, Winter 24 | Jane Richter, Wavemaker | abj bb marketing rub str winter-24 | jane-richter wavemaker | |
| MT22010 IDO & Communications Project Update – Year 1 Achievements | A summary of key project achievements in Year 1 of MT22010 – July 2023 to June 2024 | Australian Berry Journal, Hort Innovation, Winter 24 | Jen Rowling | abj hort-innovation winter-24 | jen-rowling | |
| MT21000 Enhancing Health Professional Engagement | This article provides final insights from Insights from ‘Health and Nutrition Information for the Berry Industry (MT21000)’ – a 2-year strategic levy investment project funded by the Blueberry, Raspberry and Blackberry Funds. | Australian Berry Journal, Blueberry, Hort Innovation, Industry, Marketing, Rubus, Winter 24 | FOODiQ Global, Jutta Wright | abj bb hort-innovation industry marketing rub winter-24 | foodiq-global jutta-wright | |
| Certified soil biodegradable mulches | Certified soil biodegradable mulches (CSBM) are a potential solution which break down naturally in the soil, leaving organic material and no microplastics, and no removal or disposal costs. This article summarises a Fact Sheet produced by RMCG ‘Factsheet: Soil Biodegradable … | Australian Berry Journal, Growing Systems, Plastic Waste, Strawberry, Sustainability, Waste, Winter 24 | Jane Richter, RMCG | abj growing-systems plastic str sustainability waste winter-24 | jane-richter rmcg | |
| Developing nitrogen fertiliser guidelines for blueberry – research update May 2024 | This article provides an update on the experiment being conducted at the Wollongbar Agricultural Institute (NSW DPI), in northern NSW, investigating the responses of a substrate blueberry crop to N supplied in fertigation. | Australian Berry Journal, Blueberry, Fertiliser, Irrigation, Nutrient Management, Winter 24 | Gaius Leong, Melinda Simpson, Sophie Parks | abj bb fertiliser irrigation nutrient-management winter-24 | gaius-leong melinda-simpson sophie-parks | |
| NSW Dam Water Quality Workshop – How to manage algae, aquatic weed and iron issues in dams 20 March 2024 | Report from a workshop on dam water quality on 20 March 2024 organised by Local Land Services (LLS), New South Wales Department of Primary Industries (NSW DPI), Berries Australia and Landcare held at John and Amrit Atwal’s farm in Sandy … | Australian Berry Journal, Irrigation, Weed Control, Winter 24 | Gaius Leong, Melinda Simpson | abj irrigation weeds winter-24 ipdm | gaius-leong melinda-simpson | |
| Blueberry Research Open Day Wollongbar Agricultural Institute NSW DPI 11 April 2024 | Report from the Open day held on 11 April 2024 showcasing the research being conducted to develop better management practices for applying fertiliser and managing nutrient run-off by Clean Coastal Catchments project at the NSW DPI. | Australian Berry Journal, Blueberry, Fertiliser, Nutrient Management, Sustainability, Winter 24 | Melinda Simpson | abj bb fertiliser nutrient-management sustainability winter-24 | melinda-simpson | |
| Blueberry Growers Field Day Tasmania 18 April 2024 | Fruit Growers Tasmania and Berries Australia held a Blueberry growers field day on the 18 April 2024. Over 30 blueberry growers and industry participants attended the event held at Griggs Bros Farm at Castle Forbes Bay in southern Tasmania. Topics … | Australian Berry Journal, Beneficials, Blueberry, Diseases, Export, Fertiliser, Integrated Pest & Disease Management, Nutrient Management, Pests, Winter 24 | Gaius Leong, Mark Salter | abj beneficials bb disease export fertiliser ipdm nutrient-management pest winter-24 | gaius-leong mark-salter | |
| Little Black Book of Scams July 2023 | The Little Black Book of Scams – A revised version of your guide to spot, avoid and protect yourself against scams published in July 2023 by the Australian Government. | Business Management, Workforce, Workplace Safety | Australian Government | bus-mgt workforce safety | australian-government | |
| Nitrogen Fertiliser Use and Greenhouse Gases – An Australian Assessment: Challenges and Opportunities | Fertilizer Australia has released this white paper on how to reduce nitrogen fertiliser based emissions through technology and improved farming practices. The aim of the publication is to inform stakeholders about nitrogen use in Australia, and provide an understanding of … | Fertiliser, Nutrient Management | Fertilizer Australia | fertiliser nutrient-management | fertilizer-australia | |
| FACTSHEET: Tank Mixing Chemicals | Following the correct mixing order reduces the risk of products interacting in a way that may reduce their efficacy or affect the stability of the tank mix. This factsheet provides a handy guide to the order in which you should … | Chemicals, Spray Management | chemicals spray-management ipdm | |||
| Webinar 1: National Transition to Management of Varroa Mite 30 April 2024 AHBIC | This Webinar 1: National Transition to Management 30 April 2024 was hosted and uploaded by the Australian Honey Bee Industry Council on 1 May 2024. | Biosecurity, Pollination, Webinar | AHBIC | biosecurity pollination webinar ipdm | ahbic | |
| Senate Committee Biosecurity Protection Levy Final Report 2024 | The Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport Legislation Committee finished scrutinising the Biosecurity Protection Levy (PBL) Bills and submitted this Final Report on 10 May 2024. The report recommended that the BPL Bills be passed. | Biosecurity | Australian Government | biosecurity | australian-government | |
| Landline: Australia’s first certified soil biodegradable plastic mulch | Published: 20 Feb 2024. Plastic agricultural sheeting has made many farms more productive and profitable, but it’s also a major source of pollution. Finding an alternative which doesn’t contaminate the environment after use is a challenge. Landline’s Kerry Staight visited … | Plastic Waste, Sustainability, Video, Waste | ABC | plastic sustainability video waste | abc | |
| Options for improved waste management: pre-farm gate waste management in agriculture | Current practices and opportunities for improved pre-farm gate waste management in agriculture, fisheries and forestry was published in 2022 by AgriFutures Australia and authored by by Isabel Axiö, Donna Lucas, Dr Anne-Maree Boland, Clinton Muller, Kat Heinrich and Matt Allan | Plastic Waste, Sustainability, Waste | Anne-Maree Boland, Clinton Muller, Donna Lucas, Isabel Axiö, Kat Heinrich, Matt Allan | plastic sustainability waste | anne-maree-boland clinton-muller donna-lucas isabel-axio kat-heinrich matt-allan | |
| FACTSHEET: Plastic recycling and alternatives to plastic mulch in vegetable and melon production | Published January 2024 by Soil Wealth ICP as part of MT22004 – Soil Wealth and Integrated Crop Protection – Phase 3 Funded by Hort Innovation | Hort Innovation, Plastic Waste, Waste | AHR, RMCG | hort-innovation plastic waste | ahr rmcg | |
| FACTSHEET: Soil Biodegradable Mulch Films | Published April 2024 as part of the NATIONAL FARM WASTE COORDINATION SERVICES project funded by Agrifutures and managed by RMCG | Plastic Waste, Waste | RMCG | plastic waste | rmcg | |
| Chlorine dosing to manage bacterial iron on a bore | Many growers are challenged by the buildup of brown sludge in irrigation systems caused by iron bacteria. Ben Funnekotter at The Seedling Factory showed us how he controls iron bacteria in his contaminated bores during a recent tour of his … | Australian Berry Journal, Chemicals, Diseases, Integrated Pest & Disease Management, Irrigation, Spring 23 | Helen Newman | abj chemicals disease ipdm irrigation spr-23 | helen-newman | |
| Managing blueberry rust in a cool climate 2024 Update | Blueberry rust research in Tasmania New research is underway to develop farm ready strategies for the prevention and management of blueberry rust in Tasmania. Blueberry rust in Tasmania is caused by the fungus Pucciniastrum minimum (formerly Thekopsora minima). It was … | Blueberry, Diseases | TIA | bb disease ipdm | tia | |
| NFF Australian Farm Data Code | Development of this Farm Data Code has been led by the National Farmers’ Federation in consultation with industry. This is a voluntary Code which focuses on and applies where there is a direct contractual relationship between a Farmer and the … | Business Management, Industry, Innovation & Technology | NFF | bus-mgt industry innovate-tech | nff | |
| Develop an effective IPM Strategy to deal with pests in the Victorian Strawberry industry | BS08011 Develop an effective IPM strategy to deal with pests in the Victorian Strawberry industry The aim of this project was to enable Victorian strawberry growers to implement an IPM strategy that will mitigate the damage caused by Western flower … | Integrated Pest & Disease Management, Strawberry | IPM Technologies, Jessica Page, Paul Horne | ipdm str | ipm-technologies jessica-page paul-horne | |
| Website: Berry Konsult – Klaas Plas | A direct link to berrykonsult.com – the website for Klaas Plas’s European consulting business Berry Konsult which has a broad range of freely available resources for Strawberry growers. | Strawberry | Klaas Plas | str | klaas-plas | |
| Irrigation Strategy for Strawberry Growing | This Strawberry Irrigation Strategy has been provided by Gremon systems – https://gremonsystems.com/ | Irrigation, Strawberry | Gremon Systems | irrigation str | gremon-systems | |
| VIDEO: Presentation by Anna Mackintosh TIA Honours Student – Epidemiology and management of powdery mildew (Podosphaera aphanis) on strawberry | This is a recording of a presentation on ‘Epidemiology and management of powdery mildew (Podosphaera aphanis) on strawberry’ by Anna Mackintosh Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture, Honours Seminar | Diseases, Integrated Pest & Disease Management, Strawberry, Video | Anna Mackintosh, TIA | disease ipdm str video | anna-mackintosh tia | |
| VIDEO: Webinar – Strawberries in balance & Integrated Pest Management with Klaas Plas | Klaas Plas is a strawberry expert from the Netherlands with over 30 years experience in all aspects of strawberry production. Through his company Berry Konsult he works with growers across Europe, Canada and Australia. In part one of this video … | Integrated Pest & Disease Management, Strawberry, Video, Webinar | Berry Konsult, Klaas Plas, TIA | ipdm str video webinar | berry-konsult klaas-plas tia | |
| VIDEO: Webinar – Flower Mapping with Klaas Plas | This video is a recording of the Webinar with Klaas Plas from Berrykonsult held in 2022 and hosted by Fruit Growers Tasmania supported by Berries Australia. | Strawberry, Video, Webinar | Berry Konsult, FGT, Klaas Plas | str video webinar | berry-konsult fgt klaas-plas | |
| Australian Berries: Nourish the gut, Feed the brain | An impactful educational animation developed to showcase the nutrition and health benefits of Australian Berries as a project output from ‘MT21000: Health & Nutrition Information for the Berry Industry’ – Empowering Health Professionals Through Evidence-Based Education, FOODiQ Global Published 2023. … | Hort Innovation, Marketing | FOODiQ Global | hort-innovation marketing | foodiq-global | |
| Health and nutrition information for the berry industry – Berry Polyphenols Infographic | This Infographic has been developed by FOODiQ Global as part of the Health and nutrition information for the berry industry (MT21000) project. This project is a multi-industry strategic levy investment in the Hort Innovation Blueberry, and Raspberry and Blackberry Funds. | Hort Innovation, Marketing | FOODiQ Global | hort-innovation marketing | foodiq-global | |
| Health and nutrition information for the berry industry – Berry Nutrition Infographic | This Infographic has been developed by FOODiQ Global as part of the Health and nutrition information for the berry industry (MT21000) project. This project is a multi-industry strategic levy investment in the Hort Innovation Blueberry, and Raspberry and Blackberry Funds. | Hort Innovation, Marketing | FOODiQ Global | hort-innovation marketing | foodiq-global | |
| Health and nutrition information for the berry industry – Berry Science Infographic | This Infographic has been developed by FOODiQ Global as part of the Health and nutrition information for the berry industry (MT21000) project. This project is a multi-industry strategic levy investment in the Hort Innovation Blueberry, and Raspberry and Blackberry Funds. | Hort Innovation, Marketing | FOODiQ Global | hort-innovation marketing | foodiq-global | |
| FACTSHEET: Spray Application Essentials (SoilWealth) | This fact sheet provides guidance on the essentials of spray application and covers conditions, coverage, compatibility, as well as equipment calibration. Published March 2024 by Soil Wealth | ICP. This project has been funded by Hort Innovation using the vegetable … | Spray Management | AHR, Hort Innovation, RMCG | spray-management | ahr hort-innovation rmcg | |
| How to get the best results when establishing strawberry transplants | This is a guide to the correct process for getting the best results when establishing strawberry runners. Created by Don Hutton, Queensland, Department of Primary Industries and Fisheries (2007). | Strawberry | Don Hutton, QDAF | str | don-hutton qdaf | |
| VIDEO: Webinar – Strawberry nursery tray plug plant quality Klaas Plas | This video is a recording of the Webinar held on Wednesday, 28 February 2024 by Fruit Growers Tasmania and Berries Australia. Klaas Plas from Berrykonsult provided an overview of: 1. Strawberry nursery tray/plug plant best practise in Europe. 2. How … | Growing Systems, Strawberry, Video, Webinar | FGT, Klaas Plas | growing-systems str video webinar | fgt klaas-plas | |
| Strawberry Café: Online series for controlled environment enthusiasts & other protected cropping resources | Strawberry Café is an online information exchange and discussion group that meets monthly to discuss controlled environment strawberry production issues. This article also presents other useful resources for protected cropping including material from the Hydroponic Farmers Federation, Protected Cropping Australia … | Australian Berry Journal, Autumn 24, Growing Systems, Strawberry | Helen Newman | abj autumn-24 growing-systems str | helen-newman | |
| Early learnings about coir reuse trials | This project was set up to investigate the opportunities for the reuse of coir. Some of the early learnings from this work are discussed in this project update. Alternatives to coir are also being evaluated as part of this project. | Australian Berry Journal, Autumn 24, Growing Systems, Waste | David Page, Doris Blaesing, Jake Gaudion, Marcus Hardie, Michael Tarbath | abj autumn-24 growing-systems waste | david-page doris-blaesing jake-gaudion marcus-hardie michael-tarbath | |
| Australian strawberries join new mission to inhabit space while turbo charging sustainability innovations | Strawberry was selected as one of four focus plants to be optimised for space and for greater on-Earth sustainability. Strawberry has the genetic potential to be an all-around sustainable space plant. Innovations from space biology will flow to Australian strawberry … | Australian Berry Journal, Autumn 24, Growing Systems, Innovation & Technology, Strawberry | Harvey Millar, Michelle Watt | abj autumn-24 growing-systems innovate-tech str | harvey-millar michelle-watt | |
| The future’s bright, the future’s blush | Recent food trials conducted by the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (DAF) have centered on food neophobia, the hesitancy to try new or novel foods. Understanding consumer sentiment is crucial for the success of any product, particularly those that challenge … | Australian Berry Journal, Autumn 24, Breeding, Strawberry | Jodi Neal, Katie O’Connor, Nat Ivanova, Philippa Lyons | abj autumn-24 breeding str | jodi-neal katie-oconnor nat-ivanova philippa-lyons | |
| RB22001 Strengthening the sustainability of Rubus production | In a mission to develop a long-term sustainability program for the Rubus industry, Lifecycles are embarking on a life cycle assessment (LCA) project aimed at generating comprehensive information and metrics about the environmental performance of raspberry and blackberry production in … | Australian Berry Journal, Autumn 24, Rubus, Sustainability | Gabriella Hooper, Marguerite Renouf | abj autumn-24 rub sustainability | gabriella-hooper marguerite-renouf | |
| RB21000 Raspberry & Blackberry Integrated Pest Management Update | The real fun has started in the ‘Raspberry & Blackberry Integrated Pest Management (RB21000)’ project with flower powered plantings and crop surveys happening this summer and autumn. Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture (TIA) entomologist Dr Steve Quarrell leads the project, a … | Australian Berry Journal, Autumn 24, Beneficials, Integrated Pest & Disease Management, Rubus | Hasan Rahmani, Michele Buntain, Saleh Adnan, Stephen Quarrell | abj autumn-24 beneficials ipdm rub | hasan-rahmani michele-buntain saleh-adnan stephen-quarrell | |
| European hothouse design delivers blackberry powerhouse for Tasmanian Berries | On a Berries Australia team visit to Tasmania in November 2023, Jane Richter and Mark Salter were lucky to be invited to Tasmanian Berries to see the new twin 2.5ha hybrid-hothouses built based on a unique design idea that owner … | Australian Berry Journal, Autumn 24, Growing Systems, Innovation & Technology, Rubus | Jane Richter, Mark Salter | abj autumn-24 growing-systems innovate-tech rub | jane-richter mark-salter | |
| What is the role of a Berry Industry Development Officer? | An explanation of the role of an IDO: to understand your challenges, share known solutions and promote the development of new solutions by industry stakeholders (like Hort Innovation) where these are needed. | Australian Berry Journal, Autumn 24, Industry | Wendy Morris | abj autumn-24 industry | wendy-morris | |
| End Food Waste Australia – What a waste | A staggering 7.6 million tonnes of food goes to waste in Australia every year, enough food to fill the MCG to the brim near ten times. What’s more, 50% of this is fruit and vegetables. This article a plan describes … | Australian Berry Journal, Autumn 24, Business Management, Food Waste | Melissa Smith | abj autumn-24 bus-mgt food waste | melissa-smith | |
| The nbn® network – empowering Australian farms | Connectivity solutions to support Australian agriculture are available almost anywhere and the nbn® network is one part of the solution. Prioritise and invest first in the things that keep you awake at night knowing that help is available. | Australian Berry Journal, Autumn 24, Business Management, Innovation & Technology | Robert Hardie | abj autumn-24 bus-mgt innovate-tech | robert-hardie | |
| Business Profile: Lakeview Produce & Berries | Situated an hour south of the NSW border in Bajarg, Northern Victoria, Lakeview Produce & Berries is a little farm with big aspirations. The current owners – Tim and Krystle Walker – took over the property in May 2023 with … | Australian Berry Journal, Autumn 24, Business Profile, Organic/Biodynamic | Jane Richter | abj autumn-24 profile organic-biodynamic bus-mgt | jane-richter | |
| Minimising the risk of power failure for your business | Being in the agribusiness sector can be risky. The weather is unpredictable and can affect production significantly, with little ability to take defensive action. Other risks like power failure, however, can be mitigated and prevented. This article highlights some of … | Australian Berry Journal, Autumn 24, Business Management, Innovation & Technology | Helen Newman | abj autumn-24 bus-mgt innovate-tech | helen-newman | |
| Industry-first ‘Berry Basket’ marketing campaign now live | In an industry first, berry growers across the country have joined forces to encourage Aussie shoppers to put more berries in their baskets. Delivered through Hort Innovation and led by Berries Australia, the collaboration sees blueberries, raspberries, blackberries and strawberries … | Australian Berry Journal, Autumn 24, Blueberry, Marketing, Rubus, Strawberry | Jane Richter | abj autumn-24 bb marketing rub str | jane-richter | |
| The retail landscape in Singapore, Hong Kong & Dubai: Opportunities for Australian berry growers | This Market Tour was funded through the project ‘Joint berry export trade development (MT20004) which is a strategic levy investment under the Hort Innovation Strawberry, Blueberry, and Raspberry and Blackberry Funds and contributions from the Australian Government. | Australian Berry Journal, Autumn 24, Export | Angela Atkinson | abj autumn-24 export | angela-atkinson | |
| Digitising your visitor sign-in process | Would you like to give visitors to your farm digital WHS and biosecurity inductions or instructions before they enter your property? This article shows you how. | Australian Berry Journal, Autumn 24, Business Management, Innovation & Technology | Helen Newman | abj autumn-24 bus-mgt innovate-tech | helen-newman | |
| Bee Connected App relaunched to assist Australian farmers and beekeepers | The next-generation upgrade of the world-leading BeeConnected App was launched recently. The two-way communication platform, developed by CropLife Australia in partnership with the Australian Honey Bee Industry Council, enables farmers, beekeepers and spray contractors to work together to protect managed … | Australian Berry Journal, Autumn 24, Biosecurity, Pollination | CropLife | abj autumn-24 biosecurity pollination ipdm | croplife | |
| Reducing reliance on chemical control of fruit fly in blueberries: A Case Study from Smart Berries, Crows Nest, Queensland | Controlling fruit fly has been a persistent challenge for blueberry cultivators in Queensland and Northern New South Wales. This article describes the steps taken to manage Queensland Fruit Fly on Smart Berries’ Crows Nest property in Queensland. Includes and explanation … | Australian Berry Journal, Autumn 24, Blueberry, Integrated Pest & Disease Management, Pests | Wendy Morris | abj autumn-24 bb ipdm pest | wendy-morris | |
| Business Profile-Bloobs Blueberries, Tasmania | Situated at Gardners Bay, near Cygnet in southern Tasmania, ‘Bloobs’ is a 2.5ha blueberry farm run by Tim and Jo Muir. Tim is a teacher with 25 years’ experience, whilst Jo is a scientist and professional working for the University … | Australian Berry Journal, Autumn 24, Blueberry, Business Profile | Mark Salter | abj autumn-24 bb profile bus-mgt | mark-salter | |
| Mechanical Harvesting in Blueberries — taking the intensity out of labour | The Bennings family has been growing blueberries in Northern NSW successfully since 1998 and know all too well about the need to innovate or disappear. While other growers have chosen the path of geography and genetics, they have made a … | Australian Berry Journal, Autumn 24, Blueberry, Innovation & Technology | Gaius Leong | abj autumn-24 bb innovate-tech | gaius-leong | |
| CCC: A review of nature-based systems available to treat blueberry irrigation run-off | The Clean Coastal Catchments (CCC) Research project is assessing the effectiveness of nature-based systems for the removal of nitrogen from crop irrigation runoff at the Wollongbar Primary Industries Institute in NNSW. The bioreactors are showing excellent nitrate reduction, based on … | Australian Berry Journal, Autumn 24, Irrigation, Nutrient Management | David Cordina, David Mitchell, Diana Unsworth, Mark Bayley, Melinda Simpson | abj autumn-24 irrigation nutrient-management | david-cordina david-mitchell diana-unsworth mark-bayley melinda-simpson | |
| Regional Tech Hub: Choosing the right internet technology for your property | There are many internet and connectivity technology types available depending on where you live and how you want to use the internet. These include fixed wireless, satellite, mobile broadband and fixed line. Use this guide as a starting point to … | Business Management, Innovation & Technology | Regional Tech Hub | bus-mgt innovate-tech | regional-tech-hub | |
| VIDEO: Blueberry Mechanical Harvesting – Jas Benning NSW | This video shows photos and video clips of the mechanical blueberry harvester in action at Jas Benning’s farm in northern NSW January 2024 | Australian Berry Journal, Autumn 24, Blueberry, Innovation & Technology, Video | Gaius Leong, NSW DPI | abj autumn-24 bb innovate-tech video | gaius-leong nsw-dpi | |
| VIDEO: Tour of the CCC Blueberry Research Facility – Wollongbar NSW | Published 6 December 2021 Take a tour of the Clean Coastal Catchments’ (CCC) Blueberry Research Facility funded by the NSW Marine Estate Management Strategy, and find out about our research into reducing expensive fertiliser waste and preventing excess nutrients from … | Blueberry, Industry, Nutrient Management, Video | NSW DPI | bb industry nutrient-management video | nsw-dpi | |
| Greenhouse Toolbox Getting the basics right | Toolbox Fact Sheets for Greenhouse Construction and Safe Operation produced by the Hort Innovation funded project ‘Developing Technical Guidelines National Construction Code 2019 Proposals for Change VG16004’ completed in 2018. | Growing Systems | Hort Innovation, Osborn Consulting Engineers, RMCG | growing-systems | hort-innovation osborn-consulting-engineers rmcg | |
| Greenhouse Toolbox General disaster control | Toolbox Fact Sheets for Greenhouse Construction and Safe Operation produced by the Hort Innovation funded project ‘Developing Technical Guidelines National Construction Code 2019 Proposals for Change VG16004’ completed in 2018. | Growing Systems | Hort Innovation, Osborn Consulting Engineers, RMCG | growing-systems | hort-innovation osborn-consulting-engineers rmcg | |
| Greenhouse Toolbox Cladding and membrane light diffusion | Toolbox Fact Sheets for Greenhouse Construction and Safe Operation produced by the Hort Innovation funded project ‘Developing Technical Guidelines National Construction Code 2019 Proposals for Change VG16004’ completed in 2018. | Growing Systems | Hort Innovation, Osborn Consulting Engineers, RMCG | growing-systems | hort-innovation osborn-consulting-engineers rmcg | |
| Greenhouse Toolbox Fire | Toolbox Fact Sheets for Greenhouse Construction and Safe Operation produced by the Hort Innovation funded project ‘Developing Technical Guidelines National Construction Code 2019 Proposals for Change VG16004’ completed in 2018. | Growing Systems | Hort Innovation, Osborn Consulting Engineers, RMCG | growing-systems | hort-innovation osborn-consulting-engineers rmcg | |
| Greenhouse Toolbox Construction of exits | Toolbox Fact Sheets for Greenhouse Construction and Safe Operation produced by the Hort Innovation funded project ‘Developing Technical Guidelines National Construction Code 2019 Proposals for Change VG16004’ completed in 2018. | Growing Systems | Hort Innovation, Osborn Consulting Engineers, RMCG | growing-systems | hort-innovation osborn-consulting-engineers rmcg | |
| Greenhouse Toolbox Access and egress | Toolbox Fact Sheets for Greenhouse Construction and Safe Operation produced by the Hort Innovation funded project ‘Developing Technical Guidelines National Construction Code 2019 Proposals for Change VG16004’ completed in 2018. | Growing Systems | Hort Innovation, Osborn Consulting Engineers, RMCG | growing-systems | hort-innovation osborn-consulting-engineers rmcg | |
| Greenhouse Toolbox Resistance of materials | Toolbox Fact Sheets for Greenhouse Construction and Safe Operation produced by the Hort Innovation funded project ‘Developing Technical Guidelines National Construction Code 2019 Proposals for Change VG16004’ completed in 2018. | Growing Systems | Hort Innovation, Osborn Consulting Engineers, RMCG | growing-systems | hort-innovation osborn-consulting-engineers rmcg | |
| Greenhouse Toolbox Wind loads | Toolbox Fact Sheets for Greenhouse Construction and Safe Operation produced by the Hort Innovation funded project ‘Developing Technical Guidelines National Construction Code 2019 Proposals for Change VG16004’ completed in 2018. | Growing Systems | Hort Innovation, Osborn Consulting Engineers, RMCG | growing-systems | hort-innovation osborn-consulting-engineers rmcg | |
| Greenhouse Toolbox Wind loads | Toolbox Fact Sheets for Greenhouse Construction and Safe Operation produced by the Hort Innovation funded project ‘Developing Technical Guidelines National Construction Code 2019 Proposals for Change VG16004’ completed in 2018. | Growing Systems | Hort Innovation, Osborn Consulting Engineers, RMCG | growing-systems | hort-innovation osborn-consulting-engineers rmcg | |
| Greenhouse Toolbox General design considerations | Toolbox Fact Sheets for Greenhouse Construction and Safe Operation produced by the Hort Innovation funded project ‘Developing Technical Guidelines National Construction Code 2019 Proposals for Change VG16004’ completed in 2018. | Growing Systems | Hort Innovation, Osborn Consulting Engineers, RMCG | growing-systems | hort-innovation osborn-consulting-engineers rmcg | |
| Greenhouse Toolbox Working at heights and managing the risk of falls | Toolbox Fact Sheets for Greenhouse Construction and Safe Operation produced by the Hort Innovation funded project ‘Developing Technical Guidelines National Construction Code 2019 Proposals for Change VG16004’ completed in 2018. | Growing Systems | Hort Innovation, Osborn Consulting Engineers, RMCG | growing-systems | hort-innovation osborn-consulting-engineers rmcg | |
| Greenhouse Toolbox Fire prevention and safety | Toolbox Fact Sheets for Greenhouse Construction and Safe Operation produced by the Hort Innovation funded project ‘Developing Technical Guidelines National Construction Code 2019 Proposals for Change VG16004’ completed in 2018. | Growing Systems | Hort Innovation, Osborn Consulting Engineers, RMCG | growing-systems | hort-innovation osborn-consulting-engineers rmcg | |
| Greenhouse Toolbox Local government approval processes | Toolbox Fact Sheets for Greenhouse Construction and Safe Operation produced by the Hort Innovation funded project ‘Developing Technical Guidelines National Construction Code 2019 Proposals for Change VG16004’ completed in 2018. | Growing Systems | Hort Innovation, Osborn Consulting Engineers, RMCG | growing-systems | hort-innovation osborn-consulting-engineers rmcg | |
| Greenhouse Toolbox Overview of proposed changes to the 2019 National Construction Code | Toolbox Fact Sheets for Greenhouse Construction and Safe Operation produced by the Hort Innovation funded project ‘Developing Technical Guidelines National Construction Code 2019 Proposals for Change VG16004’ completed in 2018. | Growing Systems | Hort Innovation, Osborn Consulting Engineers, RMCG | growing-systems | hort-innovation osborn-consulting-engineers rmcg | |
| Basic Principles of Protected Cropping | Prepared by Jeremy Badgery Parker, Primary Principles Pty Ltd and published by Coffs Harbour Regional Landcare and North Coast Local Land Services in 2016. This is a guide to the Basic Principles of Protected Cropping for improved productivity and sustainability. | Growing Systems | Coffs Harbour Regional Landcare, Jeremy Badgery Parker, NSW DPI | growing-systems | coffs-harbour-regional-landcare jeremy-badgery-parker nsw-dpi | |
| VIDEOS: PCA Protected Cropping Toolkit | This toolkit is a series of six ‘how to’ videos developed to support the protected cropping industry. They were developed as part of a VegNET NSW project in partnership with Hort Innovation and are published by Protected Cropping Australia on … | Growing Systems, Video | PCA | growing-systems video | pca | |
| Control methods for Fruit Fly – Strawberry | To assist the Strawberry industry and increase the general understanding of fruit fly management, the National Fruit Fly Council (NFFC) has developed a primer which provides an overview on fruit fly management techniques and covers key pest species, general life … | Pests, Strawberry | NFFC | pest str ipdm | nffc | |
| Control methods for Fruit Fly – Rubus | To assist the Rubus industry and increase the general understanding of fruit fly management, the National Fruit Fly Council (NFFC) has developed a primer which provides an overview on fruit fly management techniques and covers key pest species, general life … | Pests, Rubus | NFFC | pest rub ipdm | nffc | |
| Control methods for Fruit Fly – Blueberries | To assist the Blueberry industry and increase the general understanding of fruit fly management, the National Fruit Fly Council (NFFC) has developed a primer which provides an overview on fruit fly management techniques and covers key pest species, general life … | Blueberry, Pests | NFFC | bb pest ipdm | nffc | |
| FACTSHEET Fruit Fly Management – Bugs for Bugs | Published by Bugs for Bugs, this fact sheet provides an overview of Qfly biology, life cycle and damage to fruit, as well as monitoring, trapping, baiting and management techniques. | Pests | Bugs for Bugs | pest ipdm | bugs-for-bugs | |
| Qld Fruit Fly Host Checklist | Published by Agriculture Victoria, NSW DPI and PIRSA This guide highlights the potential host plants of Qfly as part of the Tri State Fruit Fly Program | Pests | Agriculture Victoria, NSW DPI, PIRSA | pest ipdm | agriculture-victoria nsw-dpi pirsa | |
| ABC guide to managing Qld Fruit Fly | Published by NSW DPI & Bugs for Bugs 2015 This guide explains the 3 steps key to managing Qfly | Integrated Pest & Disease Management, Pests | Bugs for Bugs, NSW DPI | ipdm pest | bugs-for-bugs nsw-dpi | |
| Australian Handbook for the identification of fruit flies Version 3.1 | Published in 2018. The handbook is a compilation of diagnostic information for 65 fruit fly species, most of which are exotic to Australia, including the non-tephritid fruit infesting Drosophila suzukii (spotted-wing Drosophila). The handbook is intended to facilitate rapid diagnosis … | Pests | NFFC, Plant Health Australia | pest ipdm | nffc plant-health-australia | |
| Fruit Fly Toolkit – Bugs for Bugs | Published in August 2022. This guide produced by Bugs for Bugs explains the ‘systems approach’ to fruit fly management. Fruit fly is a difficult but manageable pest and there is no silver bullet. You need to use a systems approach … | Integrated Pest & Disease Management, Pests | Bugs for Bugs | ipdm pest | bugs-for-bugs | |
| Using biocontrol to tackle fruit fly populations in orchards and urban areas | This article is about using biocontrol to tackle fruit fly populations in orchards and urban areas. A national research project led by Agriculture Victoria and co-sponsored by the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment (DAWE) and Hort Innovation aims … | Australian Berry Journal, Biosecurity, Industry, Pests, Summer 21 | Paul Cunningham | abj biosecurity industry pest summer-21 ipdm | paul-cunningham | |
| Australian Raspberries & Blackberries Marketing Update | This article is about Australian Raspberries & Blackberries Marketing Update. The key message to Australian consumers continues to encourage them to ‘add some oomph’ with fresh raspberries and blackberries, and this season is focussing on the breakfast opportunity. | Australian Berry Journal, Marketing, Rubus, Summer 21 | Belinda Van Schaik | abj marketing rub summer-21 | belinda-van-schaik | |
| Important information for Raspberry & Blackberry levy payers | This article is about Important information for Raspberry & Blackberry levy payers. After significant deliberation, the RABA committee is proposing to industry to significantly cut the Rubus R&D levy to 2c/kg, set the marketing levy to 0 and raise a … | Australian Berry Journal, Rubus, Summer 21 | Rachel Mackenzie | abj rub summer-21 | rachel-mackenzie | |
| Queensland Strawberries’ winter season-saving gamble pays off | This article is about Queensland Strawberries’ winter season-saving gamble pays off. As the dust settled on the end of this years’ winter strawberry season, Queensland Strawberry Growers’ Association (QSGA) President, Adrian Schultz reflected on the success of the innovative labour … | Australian Berry Journal, Strawberry, Summer 21, Workforce | Jane Richter | abj str summer-21 workforce | jane-richter | |
| Queensland Strawberries Annual Dinner & Awards ’21 | This article is about Queensland Strawberries Annual Dinner & Awards ’21. The Events Centre in Caloundra was where it was all happening on Saturday 30 October for the 2021 Queensland Strawberry Growers’ Association (QSGA) Dinner and Awards night. It was … | Australian Berry Journal, Strawberry, Summer 21 | Suzette Argent | abj str summer-21 | suzette-argent | |
| Protected Cropping in Polytunnels | This article is about Protected Cropping in Polytunnels. The use of polytunnels on a commercial scale for berry production is now a more cost-effective option than it has previously been. These represent a relatively low-cost option compared with traditional greenhouse … | Australian Berry Journal, Growing Systems, Rubus, Summer 21 | Mark Salter | abj growing-systems rub summer-21 | mark-salter | |
| Profile: Tru Blu Berries, Tasmania | This article is a profile on Tru Blu Berries, Tasmania. I recently travelled down to Lymington to catch up with Damian Clark and his sister Sharon to talk about the Clark family’s experience growing blueberries. Situated in the Huon Valley, … | Australian Berry Journal, Blueberry, Business Profile, Summer 21 | Mark Salter | abj bb profile summer-21 bus-mgt | mark-salter | |
| Overview: 12th International Vaccinium Symposium | This article is about 12th International Vaccinium Symposium. The Symposium was originally scheduled to be held in September 2020, in Nova Scotia, Canada but was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.Rather than reschedule again, the Symposium was held as a … | Australian Berry Journal, Beneficials, Blueberry, Chemicals, Diseases, Pests, Pollination, Summer 21, Weed Control | Melinda Simpson | abj beneficials bb chemicals disease pest pollination summer-21 weeds ipdm | melinda-simpson | |
| Organic crop protectants for controlling blueberry rust | This article is about organic crop protectants for controlling blueberry rust. NSW Department of Primary Industries with the help of Southern Cross University have recently conducted a field trial to evaluate a range of organic crop protectants to manage blueberry … | Australian Berry Journal, Blueberry, Diseases, Strawberry, Summer 21 | Melinda Simpson | abj bb disease str summer-21 ipdm | melinda-simpson | |
| Not so sweet berries under global warming | This article is about global warming. Global warming will decrease the yields and quality of many crops. Eating quality in strawberry is related to the concentrations of several components in the fruit, including the sugars, organic acids and volatiles. | Australian Berry Journal, Climate, Strawberry, Summer 21 | Christopher Menzel | abj climate str summer-21 | christopher-menzel | |
| New mapping tool to help safeguard protected cropping industries | This article is about new mapping tool to help safeguard protected cropping industries. Australian horticulture growers are being urged to contribute to the creation of a high tech mapping tool to improve biosecurity preparedness and natural disaster response efforts. The … | Australian Berry Journal, Biosecurity, Industry, Summer 21 | Helen Newman | abj biosecurity industry summer-21 | helen-newman | |
| Moondarra Blueberries lead the way in sustainable packaging | This article is about Moondarra Blueberries lead the way in sustainable packaging. As organic growers for over 30 years, packing blueberries into petroleum based plastic punnets never sat comfortably with Mal Deveson, his son Joel, daughter Kate and son-in-law Rob. … | Australian Berry Journal, Business Profile, Industry, Summer 21 | Sophie O’Neil | abj profile industry summer-21 bus-mgt | sophie-oneil | |
| Masterclass in Horticultural Business: Built for success | This article is about a Masterclass in Horticultural Business. Offered through the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture (TIA) and developed in partnership with some of the world’s leading names in horticulture, including New Zealand’s Lincoln University, the Wageningen Research Academy in … | Australian Berry Journal, Business Profile, Industry | abj profile industry bus-mgt | |||
| New! Live trade data to drive industry export growth now available in the Export Hub | This article is about update to the Export Hub. Growers and exporters are encouraged to learn more about international trade opportunities with Berries Australia’s new data visualisation tools. The data visualisation tools can be found in the Export Hub on … | Australian Berry Journal, Export, Industry, Summer 21 | Jenny Van de Meeberg | abj export industry summer-21 | jenny-van-de-meeberg | |
| Levity CropScience now helping Australian Berries | This article is about Levity CropScience. More than 3 tonnes of soft fruit – worth around £180 million – is needlessly thrown away by British consumers each year. Strawberries, the classic British summer fruit, enjoy a particularly poor reputation – … | Australian Berry Journal, Postharvest, Summer 21 | abj postharvest summer-21 | |||
| Labour Updates: Piece rates & the new AgVisa | This article is about piece rates & the new AgVisa. Unfortunately, there is little public sympathy for the sector and no reasonable likelihood of appeal so as industry associations we must turn our minds to looking at ways that growers … | Australian Berry Journal, Industry, Labour Law, Summer 21 | Rachel Mackenzie | abj industry labour-law summer-21 workforce | rachel-mackenzie | |
| Labour Hire Risks | This article is about Labour Hire Risks.Engaging a Labour Hire Provider (LHP) may take some of the stress away from sourcing staff, but it does not mean that labour laws do not apply to your business. Farmers need to exercise … | Australian Berry Journal, Industry, Labour Law, Summer 21, Workforce | Marsha Aralar | abj industry labour-law summer-21 workforce | marsha-aralar | |
| International Blueberry Organization’s (IBO) 2021 Summit: A Summary | This article is about International Blueberry Organization’s. The International Blueberry Organization’s (IBO) 2021 Summit, was held virtually from 23-25 August 2021. The symposium was originally set to take place in Trujillo, Peru between August 10 and 12, 2020, but was … | Australian Berry Journal, Blueberry, Export, Summer 21 | Melinda Simpson | abj bb export summer-21 | melinda-simpson | |
| Collecting an inventory of parasitoid wasps for potential biocontrol of SWD in South Eastern Australia | This article is about collecting an inventory of parasitoid wasps for potential biocontrol of SWD in South Eastern Australia. Drosophila ‘vinegar flies’ are a common sight for any gardener, commercial grower, and wine maker. Whilst these flies are not ideal … | Australian Berry Journal, Diseases, Industry, Summer 21 | Michael Edwards | abj disease industry summer-21 ipdm | michael-edwards | |
| Timorese women in Australian agriculture | This article is about Timorese women in Australian agriculture. Managing Director Kate Sutherland welcomed the diversity of skills and nationalities that SWP employees introduced to her business and said her decision to employ more Pacific and Timorese women had brought … | Australian Berry Journal, Rubus, Summer 21 | Ann Robins | abj rub summer-21 | ann-robins | |
| Breeding Passion — A look into blueberry breeding operations at Mountain Blue in Tabulam, Northern NSW | This article is about a look into blueberry breeding operations at Mountain Blue in Tabulam, Northern NSW. The Mountain Blue breeding program started in the early 2000’s. Ridley Bell’s involvement in blueberry breeding started much earlier than that though, spanning … | Australian Berry Journal, Blueberry, Breeding, Summer 21 | Helen Newman | abj bb breeding summer-21 | helen-newman | |
| Australian Blueberries Marketing Update | This article is about Australian Blueberries Marketing Update. The Australian Blueberry marketing campaign is funded solely by the ABGA voluntary levy. If you are a blueberry grower and are not currently paying any levy, please SEE PAGE 54 to find … | Australian Berry Journal, Blueberry, Marketing, Summer 21 | Jane Richter | abj bb marketing summer-21 | jane-richter | |
| Update from the Australian Strawberry Breeding Program | This article is about update from the Australian Strawberry Breeding Program. The aim of the Australian Strawberry Breeding Program (ASBP) is to breed varieties that are specially adapted to Australia’s major production climates: temperate, subtropical, and Mediterranean. These varieties must … | Australian Berry Journal, Breeding, Strawberry, Summer 21 | Jodi Neal, Katie O’Connor | abj breeding str summer-21 | jodi-neal katie-oconnor | |
| Affordable protection for Australia’s berry brands | This article is about affordable protection for Australia’s berry brands. Keeping your products and your brand safe is mission critical for berry growers. Increased risks of food fraud, counterfeiting and recalls have become more rampant within Australia and across the … | Australian Berry Journal, Postharvest, Summer 21 | Melanie Wishart | abj postharvest summer-21 | melanie-wishart | |
| Approved Employers of Australia: Who are they? | This article is about Approved Employers. The association exists to provide support to its members to inform and educate, and to advocate on their behalf at all levels of government. The sharing of information and experience amongst its members is … | Australian Berry Journal, Industry, Labour Law, Summer 21, Workforce, Workplace Safety | Jane Richter | abj industry labour-law summer-21 workforce safety | jane-richter | |
| 9th International Strawberry Symposium: Breeding and Genetics | This article is about 9th International Strawberry Symposium. Updates on new variety releases were given by researchers from breeding programs around the world, including NIAB-EMR in the UK, the breeding programs in Spain and Italy, and UC Davis (5 varieties … | Australian Berry Journal, Breeding, Strawberry, Summer 21 | Angela Atkinson | abj breeding str summer-21 | angela-atkinson | |
| BerryQuest International 25–28 July 2022 | This article is about BerryQuest International25–28 July 2022. Queensland’s stunning Gold Coast will welcome an influx of berry growers, associated businesses, and industry experts from Australia and abroad in July 2022 when the much-anticipated national conference for the Australian berry … | Australian Berry Journal, BerryQuest, Industry, Summer 21 | abj bqi industry summer-21 | |||
| Workforce issues: an update | This article is about Workforce issues. There is no doubt that the berry industry is facing a workforce crisis because of the closure of international borders. As a sector we have long been dependent on working holiday makers (WHMs) to … | Australian Berry Journal, Autumn 21, Industry, Labour Law, Workplace Safety | Rachel Mackenzie | abj autumn-21 industry labour-law safety workforce | rachel-mackenzie | |
| Strawberry Strategic Agrichemical Review Process Summary | This article is about Strawberry Strategic Agrichemical Review Process Summary. Strawberry industry representatives, including growers, researchers and agronomists, met on Tuesday 2nd February 2021 to discuss the report from the Strawberry Strategic Agrichemical Review Process (SARP) recently published by Hort … | Australian Berry Journal, Autumn 21, Chemicals, Strawberry | Angela Atkinson | abj autumn-21 chemicals str ipdm | angela-atkinson | |
| Screening strawberry varieties for resistance to powdery mildew | This article is about screening strawberry varieties for resistance to powdery mildew. The Australian Strawberry Breeding Program (ASBP) has recently completed 2 years of powdery mildew resistance screenings of current and historical strawberry varieties and breeding accessions to identify sources … | Australian Berry Journal, Autumn 21, Diseases, Strawberry | Apollo Gomez | abj autumn-21 disease str ipdm | apollo-gomez | |
| Management of fruit rot diseases and fungicide resistance | This article is about management of fruit rot diseases and fungicide. New fungicide registrations for strawberry production will provide more disease management options for producers to manage fruit diseases. It is critical to be aware of these new products, along … | Australian Berry Journal, Autumn 21, Diseases, Strawberry | Apollo Gomez | abj autumn-21 disease str ipdm | apollo-gomez | |
| Strawberry Market Access Update | This article is about the Strawberry Market Access Update. Strawberries are Australia’s 8th largest fruit export by value and 11th largest by volume (2018-2019 Australian Horticulture Statistics Handbook). Between 2009 and 2019, Australian strawberry exports have increased in volume by … | Australian Berry Journal, Autumn 21, Export, Market Data, Strawberry | Jenny Van de Meeberg | abj autumn-21 export market-data str | jenny-van-de-meeberg | |
| Global warming decreases fruit size in strawberries and increases the costs of harvesting on the Sunshine Coast | This article is about global warming decreases fruit size in strawberries and increases the costs of harvesting on the Sunshine Coast. Strawberry plants were grown on the Sunshine Coast in 2020 to determine whether global warming is affecting production. Minimum … | Australian Berry Journal, Autumn 21, Climate, Strawberry | Christopher Menzel | abj autumn-21 climate str | christopher-menzel | |
| Best practice strawberry plant establishment in Western Australia | This article is about best practice strawberry plant establishment in Western Australia. Rates of plant establishment can be variable. Some growers are losing almost half their runners on some parts of their properties. Differences between varieties and runner growers occur, … | Australian Berry Journal, Autumn 21, Innovation & Technology, Strawberry | Aileen Reid | abj autumn-21 innovate-tech str | aileen-reid | |
| Can biostimulants add value to soilless productions systems? | This article is about can biostimulants add value to soilless productions systems in protected cropping. Microbial inoculants boosted microbial populations on strawberry leaf surfaces. This also occurred in coir, but only when the fertigation nutrient concentration was reduced. More work … | Australian Berry Journal, Autumn 21, Growing Systems, Strawberry | Jessica Bell, Michele Buntain, Sally Bound | abj autumn-21 growing-systems str | jessica-bell michele-buntain sally-bound | |
| How are you creating a safety culture on your farm? Safer Farms, Safer Farmers | This article is about creating a safety culture on your farm. Farmsafe Australia is committed to making Australian farms safer places to live and work. Our mission is to lead and coordinate national efforts to create positive Workplace Health & … | Australian Berry Journal, Autumn 21, Industry, Workforce, Workplace Safety | Charles Armstrong | abj autumn-21 industry workforce safety | charles-armstrong | |
| Rubus SARP Overview – Pest & Disease Priorities | This article is a Rubus SARP Overview. Rubus pests and diseases are prioritised as high, moderate and low based on industry consultation plus desktop audit and review. The SARP ranking also evaluates current fungicides, pesticides, insecticides and herbicides for these … | Australian Berry Journal, Autumn 21, Diseases, Pests, Rubus | Ian Cover | abj autumn-21 disease pest rub ipdm | ian-cover | |
| Rubus Propagation Research | This article is about Rubus Propagation Research. In recent years, Rubus propagation has moved out of the ground and into the greenhouse driven by more intensive production systems and the need to quickly ramp up new varieties. William Smith, fourth … | Australian Berry Journal, Autumn 21, Propagation, Rubus | Michele Buntain | abj autumn-21 propagation rub | michele-buntain | |
| Raspberry & Blackberry Marketing Campaign Update | This article is about Raspberry & Blackberry Marketing Campaign Update. The new year is upon us and so too is the new raspberry and blackberry marketing program. With a strong digital media focus, the campaign calls on consumers to ‘add … | Australian Berry Journal, Autumn 21, Marketing, Rubus | Belinda Van Schaik | abj autumn-21 marketing rub | belinda-van-schaik | |
| Grower profile: Perfection Fresh | This article is profile on Perfection Fresh. Established in 1978 by Antonio Simonetta, Perfection Fresh is a family-run business that stands out as a leader in Australia’s berry industry, and in the Horticulture sector more broadly. They have grown to … | Ian Cover, Michael Tarbath | ian-cover michael-tarbath | |||
| Profile: Cheyne Clarke hits the mark with innovation and change | This article is a profile on Cheyne Clarke. Currently Cheyne has 3000 plants in total, growing Mountain Blue varieties Initio and Dazzle as well as a few Costa and Driscoll varieties like Snowchaser and C-009, all grown in substrate using … | Australian Berry Journal, Autumn 21, Blueberry, Business Profile | Melinda Simpson | abj autumn-21 bb profile bus-mgt | melinda-simpson | |
| Profile: Anthony Lieu Landsdale Strawberry Farm, proud producers of Heavenly® strawberries | This article is a profile on Anthony Lieu from Landsdale Strawberry Farm. I initially went to university where I studied sports science and did a post-graduate in Sports Marketing and Management, but breaking my leg in a soccer game, and … | Australian Berry Journal, Autumn 21, Business Profile, Strawberry | Helen Newman | abj autumn-21 profile str bus-mgt | helen-newman | |
| New Biosecurity Plan for the Berry Sector released | This article is about New Biosecurity Plan. Biosecurity planning provides a mechanism for industry, government and other relevant stakeholders to better prepare for, and respond to, incursions of pests that could have significant impacts on the sector. An important part … | Australian Berry Journal, Autumn 21, Biosecurity, Industry | Angela Atkinson | abj autumn-21 biosecurity industry | angela-atkinson | |
| SARP explained | This article is about explaining SARP. Each industry’s SARP report assists in directing ongoing efforts to ensure the availability of and access to effective chemical controls for the industries, to address those priorities and gaps. This may relate to pursuing … | Australian Berry Journal, Autumn 21, Chemicals, Industry | Jane Richter | abj autumn-21 chemicals industry ipdm | jane-richter | |
| Spotted wing drosophila: Exploring biological control | This article is about Spotted wing drosophila. Management overseas follows an integrated approach, with a heavy focus on cultural controls. However, biological control would also be an important element of management planning. | Australian Berry Journal, Autumn 21, Biosecurity, Diseases, Industry | Jessica Lye | abj autumn-21 biosecurity disease industry ipdm | jessica-lye | |
| Licensed Labour Hire: Do the right thing for your workers, your business and your industry | This article is about Licensed Labour Hire. Labour hire businesses must be licensed in Qld, Vic and SA. Those farms that use labour hire must only use licensed providers. There are significant fines in place for breaches of your obligations … | Australian Berry Journal, Autumn 21, Industry, Labour Law, Workforce | abj autumn-21 industry labour-law workforce | |||
| The Emergency Plant Pest Response Deed and Owner Reimbursement Costs | This article is about the emergency plant pest response deed and owner reimbursement costs. The Emergency Plant Pest Response Deed (EPPRD or ‘the Deed’) is a formal, legally binding agreement between Plant Health Australia (PHA), the Australian Government, all state … | Australian Berry Journal, Autumn 21, Crisis Management, Industry, Pests | Angela Atkinson | abj autumn-21 crisis industry pest bus-mgt ipdm | angela-atkinson | |
| Blueberry strategic agrichemical review and prioritisation summary | This article is about bBlueberry strategic agrichemical review and prioritisation summary. On Monday the 9th of November 2020 blueberry industry representatives met to evaluate the blueberry strategic agrichemical review process report (SARP). Several elements were considered including determining if the … | Australian Berry Journal, Autumn 21, Blueberry, Chemicals | Melinda Simpson | abj autumn-21 bb chemicals ipdm | melinda-simpson | |
| Blueberry rust management guide | This article is about blueberry rust management guide. Blueberry rust thrives in warm, wet conditions, especially when there are extended periods of leaf wetness and susceptible host tissue is present. The disease is caused by the fungus Thekopsora minima. The … | Australian Berry Journal, Autumn 21, Blueberry, Diseases | Melinda Simpson | abj autumn-21 bb disease ipdm | melinda-simpson | |
| Status update of Blueberry Rust in Tasmania | This article is about status update of Blueberry Rust in Tasmania. Blueberry rust (Thekopsora minima) is a fungal disease of blueberries which causes extensive fruit and leaf lesions, defoliation and plant death in severe instances. Once established, the disease can … | Australian Berry Journal, Autumn 21, Blueberry, Diseases | Ian Cover, Michael Tarbath | abj autumn-21 bb disease ipdm | ian-cover michael-tarbath | |
| Australian Blueberries Marketing Update | This article is about Australian Blueberries Marketing Update. The Australian Blueberry marketing campaign is funded solely by the ABGA voluntary levy. If you are a blueberry grower and are not currently paying any levy, please SEE PAGE 92 to find … | Australian Berry Journal, Autumn 21, Blueberry, Marketing | Jane Richter | abj autumn-21 bb marketing | jane-richter | |
| Sexy strawberries — the future of strawberry breeding | This article is about the future of strawberry breeding. When working closely with a product it is easy to become biased. Stepping away and checking in with real-world consumers can nurture the needs of current consumers whilst finding ways to … | Australian Berry Journal, Breeding, Strawberry, Winter 22 | Jodi Neal, Katie O’Connor, Philippa Lyons, Simoné Moller | abj breeding str winter-22 | jodi-neal katie-oconnor philippa-lyons simone-moller | |
| Queensland Berry Pre-season Prep ‘n’ Party event | This article is about The Queensland Strawberry Growers’ Association (QSGA) are not proceeding with the Annual Dinner & Awards night in 2022. The half day event was comprised of two workshop sessions, the QSGA Annual General Meeting and a social … | Australian Berry Journal, Strawberry, Winter 22 | Suzette Argent | abj str winter-22 | suzette-argent | |
| Levels of self-pollination & cross-pollination among fruit on a Queensland strawberry farm | This article is about self-pollination & cross-pollination. Dr Christopher Menzel provided an excellent review in Edition 8 (Spring 2021) of the Australian Berry Journal on the importance of pollination for strawberry production. His review highlighted that most strawberry cultivars are … | Australian Berry Journal, Pollination, Strawberry, Winter 22 | Helen Wallace, Stephen Trueman, Wiebke Kämper | abj pollination str winter-22 ipdm | helen-wallace stephen-trueman wiebke-kamper | |
| Evaluation of sustainable fertilisers in strawberry and other crops | This article is about evaluation of sustainable fertilisers in strawberry and other crops. At the same time, Incitec Pivot Fertilisers (IPF) are developing and commercialising new organo-mineral fertilisers containing carbon, manures and nutrients in a granular product that will be … | Australian Berry Journal, Chemicals, Strawberry, Winter 22 | David Riches, Ian Porter, Scott Mattner | abj chemicals str winter-22 ipdm | david-riches ian-porter scott-mattner | |
| Do strawberry plants need larger canopies, more flowers, or higher rates of photosynthesis for higher yield? | This article is about rates of photosynthesis in strawberry plants. Productivity in strawberry is dependent on the production of new crowns, leaves and inflorescences, with fruit growth dependent on photosynthesis occurring in the leaves. A review of several reports showed … | Australian Berry Journal, Innovation & Technology, Strawberry, Winter 22 | Christopher Menzel | abj innovate-tech str winter-22 | christopher-menzel | |
| BS19001: Developing knowledge and management of strawberry Red Leaf Disorder | This article is about developing knowledge and management of strawberry Red Leaf Disorder. Red Leaf Disorder (RL) of strawberry, characterised by interveinal reddening of the older leaves, is an emerging disorder occurring in commercial strawberry fields in Queensland since 2014, … | Australian Berry Journal, Diseases, Strawberry, Winter 22 | Joanna Kristoffersen, Michelle Paynter | abj disease str winter-22 ipdm | joanna-kristoffersen michelle-paynter | |
| Australian Strawberry Breeding Program Update | This article is about the Australian Strawberry Breeding Program Update. The Australian Strawberry Breeding Program (ASBP) works to develop new strawberry varieties specifically adapted to Australia’s three major production climates: temperate, subtropical, and Mediterranean. The new varieties must have superior … | Australian Berry Journal, Breeding, Strawberry, Winter 22 | Jodi Neal, Katie O’Connor | abj breeding str winter-22 | jodi-neal katie-oconnor | |
| Profile: Driaan Conradie, Perfection Fresh | This article is a profile on Driaan Conradie from Perfection Fresh. Driaan was born in South Africa where his interest in farming began. After school, he attended Cape Peninsula University of Technology and studied Agricultural Management. After finishing his studies, … | Australian Berry Journal, Business Profile, Rubus, Winter 22 | Mark Salter | abj profile rub winter-22 bus-mgt | mark-salter | |
| Australian Raspberries & Blackberries Marketing Update | This article is an Australian Raspberries & Blackberries Marketing Update. The Australian Raspberry and Blackberry marketing campaign continued throughout March and April inspiring consumers to enjoy delicious fresh berries. Inspiring video content continues to appeal strongly to consumers on social … | Australian Berry Journal, Marketing, Rubus, Winter 22 | Monique Emmi | abj marketing rub winter-22 | monique-emmi | |
| Biological control of invasive European blackberries — research continues despite COVID–19 related challenges | This article is about Biological control of invasive European blackberries.The first stage of the project involved close liaison with the berry industry to prioritise a list of Rubus cultivars to include in “host specificity testing studies”. These studies assess the … | Australian Berry Journal, Biosecurity, Crisis Management, Rubus, Winter 22 | Raelene Kwong | abj biosecurity crisis rub winter-22 bus-mgt | raelene-kwong | |
| On farm Chemical Trials – Grower host sites needed | This article is about On farm Chemical Trials. Agrichemical access is increasingly becoming a challenging issue within the berry industry, with growers reporting increasing pest resistance pressures and few chemical options available in their toolbox. | Australian Berry Journal, Chemicals, Rubus, Winter 22 | Mark Salter | abj chemicals rub winter-22 ipdm | mark-salter | |
| Water in NSW: How it’s managed and what you need to know | This article is about Water in NSW. Water management in NSW can be complicated. It’s easy to understand why – with many agencies, rules and regulations for water, it can be hard to know where to go if you have … | Australian Berry Journal, Industry, Irrigation, Winter 22 | Niamh Brady | abj industry irrigation winter-22 | niamh-brady | |
| Victorian diagnostics project leads the way in exotic spotted wing drosophila preparedness | This article is about Victorian diagnostics project leads the way in exotic spotted wing drosophila preparedness. You may already be familiar with the spotted wing drosophila (SWD; Drosophila suzukii), a high priority exotic pest for Australia’s berries, soft fruit, and … | Australian Berry Journal, Industry, Pests, Winter 22 | Maddy Quirk | abj industry pest winter-22 ipdm | maddy-quirk | |
| Performance Management: Why we do it and how to avoid the pitfalls | This article is about performance management. One of the biggest challenges any grower or employer faces is managing its people. Human beings have moods, differing motivations and emotions and harnessing all of these to get everyone on the same page … | Australian Berry Journal, Industry, Winter 22, Workforce | Stephen Farrell | abj industry winter-22 workforce | stephen-farrell | |
| PCA Conference Highlights: 28–31 March 2022 | This article is about PCA Conference Highlights: 28–31 March 2022. The PCA event started to swing into action in the evening with a welcome function kindly sponsored by Haifa fertilisers. This was probably one of the first face-to-face events that … | Australian Berry Journal, Industry, Winter 22 | Melinda Simpson | abj industry winter-22 | melinda-simpson | |
| Get Export Ready! | This article is about export. Berries Australia are pleased to announce an introductory course to help growers become ‘export ready’ will be available at the end of May in the Export Hub of the Berries Australia website. | Australian Berry Journal, Export, Industry, Winter 22 | Jenny Van de Meeberg | abj export industry winter-22 | jenny-van-de-meeberg | |
| Cyber security tips for small business | This article is about Cyber security tips for small business. A cyber security incident can have devastating impacts on a small business. The Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC), as part of the Australian Signals Directorate (ASD), provides cyber security advice, … | Australian Berry Journal, Industry, Innovation & Technology, Winter 22 | Jane Richter | abj industry innovate-tech winter-22 | jane-richter | |
| The challenges of reusing and recycling coir substrate | This article is about reusing and recycling coir substrate in protected cropping. International sea freight costs are currently at double the price they were a year ago, and there are real challenges in securing freight space to bring high-volume, low-value … | Australian Berry Journal, Industry, Innovation & Technology, Winter 22 | Mark Salter | abj industry innovate-tech winter-22 | mark-salter | |
| BerryQuest International 25–28 July 2022 | This article is about BerryQuest International 25–28 July 2022. The much-anticipated national conference for the Australian berry industry, BerryQuest International, will take place this July at Sea World Resort and Conference Centre on the Gold Coast. | Australian Berry Journal, BerryQuest, Industry, Winter 22 | abj bqi industry winter-22 | |||
| Organic crop protectants for controlling blueberry rust – second trial result | This article is about organic crop protectants for controlling blueberry rust. NSW Department of Primary Industries with the help of Southern Cross University (SCU) have recently conducted a second round of field trials to evaluate a range of organic crop … | Australian Berry Journal, Blueberry, Diseases, Winter 22 | Joy Anderson, Melinda Simpson | abj bb disease winter-22 ipdm | joy-anderson melinda-simpson | |
| Effects of market access treatments on export blueberry quality during storage | This article is about effects of market access treatments on export blueberry quality during storage. There were generally no differences in fruit quality between the different market access treatments (cold treatment, methyl bromide and irradiation) across the different assessment times. | Australian Berry Journal, Blueberry, Export, Winter 22 | Baogang Wang, James Freriechs, John Golding, Madeline Kavanagh, Mark Bullot, Penta Pristijono | abj bb export winter-22 | baogang-wang james-freriechs john-golding madeline-kavanagh mark-bullot penta-pristijono | |
| Warmer temperatures, smaller fruit and possibly lower returns for strawberry producers in southern Queensland | This article is about warmer temperatures, smaller fruit and possibly lower returns for strawberry producers in southern Queensland. Australia produces about 94,000 tonnes of strawberries each year worth $445 million. There was about 2270 ha under production in 2017/18. | Australian Berry Journal, Climate, Strawberry, Winter 21 | Christopher Menzel | abj climate str winter-21 | christopher-menzel | |
| Emerging technology with potential to replace chemical fungicides | This article is about an emerging technology with potential to replace chemical fungicides. The development of fungicide resistance along with the rapidly growing organic market sector has seen a push for alternatives to traditional chemical fungicides. One such alternative is … | Australian Berry Journal, Chemicals, Diseases, Innovation & Technology, Strawberry, Winter 21 | Helen Newman, Robert Walker | abj chemicals disease innovate-tech str winter-21 ipdm | helen-newman robert-walker | |
| Red leaf disorder 2020 farm survey update | This article is about Red leaf disorder 2020 farm survey update. Plants exhibiting RLD are usually undersized with reduced vigour and reduction in yield. To better understand the threat RLD poses for the strawberry industry, the Department of Agriculture and … | Australian Berry Journal, Diseases, Strawberry, Winter 21 | Clinton Buck, Joanna Kristoffersen, Madeline Betts, Michelle Paynter | abj disease str winter-21 ipdm | clinton-buck joanna-kristoffersen madeline-betts michelle-paynter | |
| It’s not what you do, it’s the way that you do it | This article is about Postharvest temperature management. Rain events are associated with a higher level of fruit damage from fungal infection and/or snail and slug damage. Many growers are moving to high tunnels for this reason. If you are growing … | Australian Berry Journal, Postharvest, Strawberry, Winter 21 | Helen Newman | abj postharvest str winter-21 | helen-newman | |
| Pick & Pack for the chance to play to win this winter | This article is about Pick & Pack for the chance to play to win this winter. The industry estimates that it requires an influx of up to 7,000 peak demand temporary workers at the busiest point of the season across … | Australian Berry Journal, Strawberry, Winter 21 | Jane Richter | abj str winter-21 | jane-richter | |
| Microwaving Goodbye to Charcoal Rot | This article is about Charcoal Rot. Charcoal rot is a devastating disease caused by a fungus (Macrophomina phaseolina) that lives in the soil and kills strawberry plants. The disease has increased in importance in Australia and around the world since … | Australian Berry Journal, Diseases, Innovation & Technology, Strawberry, Winter 21 | Cora Zon, Dylan McFarlane, Graham Brodie, Liam Hescock, Sandra Shaw, Scott Mattner | abj disease innovate-tech str winter-21 ipdm | cora-zon dylan-mcfarlane graham-brodie liam-hescock sandra-shaw scott-mattner | |
| WA Heavenly Strawberries Guaranteed Sweet | This article is about WA Strawberries. Scott Williams QPI’s Berry Category Manager tells us why Heavenly Strawberries are a WA local success story, and why it’s not just the flavour, presentation or aroma that make it one of WA’s most … | Australian Berry Journal, Strawberry, Winter 21 | Damon Watling | abj str winter-21 | damon-watling | |
| Farm biosecurity to improve the management of soil-borne diseases of strawberry in Australia & China | This article is about Farm biosecurity to improve the management of soil-borne disease of strawberry in Australia & China. In Australia, charcoal rot, Fusarium wilt and Phytophthora crown rot are some of the most devastating soil-borne diseases of strawberry and … | Australian Berry Journal, Biosecurity, Strawberry, Winter 21 | Dylan McFarlane, Scott Mattner, Yilin He | abj biosecurity str winter-21 | dylan-mcfarlane scott-mattner yilin-he | |
| Australian Strawberry Breeding Program Update: Temperate end of season report, subtropical & Mediterranean trial update | This article is about the Australian Strawberry Breeding Program Update. The Australian Strawberry Breeding Program (ASBP) is conducted across Australia’s three major production climates: temperate, subtropical, and Mediterranean. The aim of the ASBP is to breed strawberry varieties that are … | Australian Berry Journal, Breeding, Strawberry, Winter 21 | Jodi Neal, Katie O’Connor | abj breeding str winter-21 | jodi-neal katie-oconnor | |
| Groundbreaking insights to help secure pollination in raspberries | This article is about groundbreaking insights to help secure pollination in raspberries. That’s one of the key findings for the raspberry industry from the project, Securing Pollination for more Productive Agriculture: Guidelines for effective pollinator management and stakeholder adoption, delivered … | Australian Berry Journal, Beneficials, Pollination, Rubus, Winter 21 | abj beneficials pollination rub winter-21 ipdm | |||
| Grower profile: Parvinder Lalli — Paving the way for the berry industry in Corindi, NSW | This article is a grower profile on Parvinder Lalli. Like many of the early blueberry growers located in the Coffs Harbour area, Parvinder was originally a banana grower in Woolgoolga who gave blueberries a try around the mid-2000s when banana … | Australian Berry Journal, Business Profile, Rubus, Winter 21 | Melinda Simpson | abj profile rub winter-21 bus-mgt | melinda-simpson | |
| Grower profile: Burlington Berries, Cressy, Tasmania | This article is a grower profile on Burlington Berries, Cressy, Tasmania. Laurie is originally from New Zealand. He moved to Tasmania after living and working in the UK berry industry for the last 20 years, with companies such as Haygrove. … | Australian Berry Journal, Business Profile, Rubus, Winter 21 | Celeste Cook | abj profile rub winter-21 bus-mgt | celeste-cook | |
| Industry development and communications project delivering on its promise despite COVID-19 challenges | This article is about Industry development and communications project delivering on its promise despite COVID-19 challenges. The Industry Development and Communications project (MT18020) for the Australian Berry Industry has reached the halfway point of its three-year term and feedback received … | Australian Berry Journal, Crisis Management, Industry, Winter 21 | Jen Rowling | abj crisis industry winter-21 bus-mgt | jen-rowling | |
| THE NEW GO-TO FUNGICIDE | This article is about the new go-to Fungicide. MIRAVIS PRIME is a new fungicide recently registered by the APVMA for control of botrytis in all berry crops, with additional control of powdery mildew in strawberries. It can be applied at … | Australian Berry Journal, Chemicals, Winter 21 | abj chemicals winter-21 ipdm | |||
| Urban plant biosecurity: Understanding the opportunities to better safeguard primary industries | This article is about Urban plant biosecurity. Exotic plant pest transmission pathways are often closely associated with the movement of people or products, with major Ports of Entry being, in turn, being associated with high density residential urban areas and … | Australian Berry Journal, Biosecurity, Industry, Winter 21 | Jessica Lye | abj biosecurity industry winter-21 | jessica-lye | |
| New berry exciting export project underway | This article is about a new berry exciting export project underway. The Australian berry industries are in a period of continuing production growth and many in the industry are concerned that they are approaching domestic market saturation. The consequence of … | Australian Berry Journal, Export, Industry, Winter 21 | Jenny Van de Meeberg | abj export industry winter-21 | jenny-van-de-meeberg | |
| Piecework: Fair Work Ombudsman Update | This article is about Piecework: Fair Work Ombudsman Update. The Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) has recently announced a series of updates to its “Horticulture Showcase”, a web-based hub which is designed to provide tools and resources to help you ensure … | Australian Berry Journal, Industry, Labour Law, Winter 21, Workforce | abj industry labour-law winter-21 workforce | |||
| Fair Farms gains momentum | This article is about Fair Farms gains momentum. Growcom’s Fair Farms program is seeing excellent take-up from across the berry industry with more than 130 berry businesses starting the certification process and twelve fully Fair Farms certified already. The businesses … | Australian Berry Journal, Industry, Labour Law, Winter 21, Workforce | Marsha Aralar | abj industry labour-law winter-21 workforce | marsha-aralar | |
| Coir in Australia | This article is about Coir in Australia. The coir industry uses what has been historically left as a useless by-product of the coconut industry. Prior to the use of coir in horticulture, large waste stockpiles of coconuts were left on … | Australian Berry Journal, Industry, Innovation & Technology, Winter 21 | Aileen Reid | abj industry innovate-tech winter-21 | aileen-reid | |
| Bitwise Agronomy introduces ‘Greenview’ to the berry industry | This article is about Bitwise Agronomy introduces ‘Greenview’ to the berry industry. Having been involved in the berry industry for a short time (only 3 weeks!) the name Bitwise Agronomy has come up in conversation with colleagues and industry numerous … | Australian Berry Journal, Industry, Innovation & Technology, Winter 21 | Celeste Cook | abj industry innovate-tech winter-21 | celeste-cook | |
| The Beerenberg Family Farm, Hahndorf, South Australia | This article is profile on The Beerenberg Family Farm. The Beerenberg Family Farm in Hahndorf in the Adelaide Hills is a family owned and run business, nearly 200 years in the making. In 1839, Johann and Anna Paech left Prussia … | Australian Berry Journal, Business Profile, Industry, Winter 21 | Angela Atkinson | abj profile industry winter-21 bus-mgt | angela-atkinson | |
| Why pollinator identity impacts blueberry productivity | This article is about pollinator identity impacts blueberry productivity. Which insect species visit a blueberry crop can significantly impact pollination effectiveness and fruit set, according to the findings of a groundbreaking Australian research project. | Australian Berry Journal, Beneficials, Blueberry, Pollination, Winter 21 | abj beneficials bb pollination winter-21 ipdm | |||
| Australian Blueberries Marketing Update | This article is an Australian Blueberries Marketing Update. The Australian Blueberries season 2021/22 marketing strategy will focus on engaging existing buyers to increase purchase rates. New consumers will be attracted by the strategy, however, the key focus is with existing … | Australian Berry Journal, Blueberry, Marketing, Winter 21 | abj bb marketing winter-21 | |||
| Expanding crop protection options for controlling blueberry rust – project update | This article is about Expanding crop protection options for controlling blueberry rust. NSW Department of Primary Industries is currently performing a field trial to evaluate a range of organic crop protectants to control blueberry rust disease (caused by Thekopsora minima). … | Australian Berry Journal, Blueberry, Diseases, Winter 21 | Melinda Simpson | abj bb disease winter-21 ipdm | melinda-simpson | |
| Blueberry nitrogen nutrition Part 1: The right nitrogen source | This article is about Blueberry nitrogen nutrition. The current NSW Department of Primary Industries (DPI) recommendation for nitrogen fertiliser application is a rate of no more than 100-121 kg of nitrogen (N) per hectare per year on blueberry crops. | Australian Berry Journal, Blueberry, Nutrient Management, Winter 21 | Sophie Parks | abj bb nutrient-management winter-21 | sophie-parks | |
| The ABGA is funding a major marketing program – please contribute your share | This article is about The ABGA is funding a major marketing program. Why should I pay the voluntary levy? The voluntary levies fund all of the essential activities that contribute to the growth of our blueberry industry. | Australian Berry Journal, Blueberry, Winter 21 | abj bb winter-21 | |||
| ASPAA Strawberry Plant Standards and regulation of quality of both bare-rooted runners & plug plan | This article is about ASPAA Strawberry Plant Standards and regulation of quality of both bare-rooted runners & plug plan. The survey asked 19 questions and there was also a general comments section at the end of the survey, where producers … | Australian Berry Journal, Breeding, Business Profile, Strawberry, Summer 20 | Roger Broadley | abj breeding profile str summer-20 bus-mgt | roger-broadley | |
| Queensland strawberry industry celebrates in style | This article is about Queensland strawberry industry celebrates in style. Just under 200 growers and industry supporters got dressed up and attended the event which was challenged by a number of restrictions associated with COVID-19 including border closures, no dancing … | Australian Berry Journal, Strawberry, Summer 20 | Bron Ford | abj str summer-20 | bron-ford | |
| Profile: Neil Handasyde — Handasyde Strawberries & Café, Albany Western Australia | This article is a profile on Neil Handasyde. Neil grew up in Mount Barker on a sheep property with his 3 older sisters and 4 older brothers. His eldest brother, Ian (Deceased), started growing strawberries on the family property in … | Australian Berry Journal, Business Profile, Strawberry, Summer 20 | Helen Newman | abj profile str summer-20 bus-mgt | helen-newman | |
| Powdery mildew — flattening the curve | This article is about Powdery mildew. The setting: November 2019, a pleasantly warm polytunnel of young strawberries at Costa Berries East Devonport farm, Tasmania. Here a cohort of student, research team and industry are planning a study of powdery mildew … | Australian Berry Journal, Diseases, Strawberry, Summer 20 | Anna Mackintosh, Katherine Evans, Michele Buntain | abj disease str summer-20 ipdm | anna-mackintosh katherine-evans michele-buntain | |
| Potential impacts of global warming on fruit size in strawberries in south-east Queensland | This article is about Potential impacts of global warming on fruit size in strawberries in south-east Queensland. The percentage of fruit smaller than 12 grams was higher when the average daily mean temperature in the seven weeks before harvest was … | Australian Berry Journal, Climate, Strawberry, Summer 20 | Christopher Menzel | abj climate str summer-20 | christopher-menzel | |
| Fungi associated with postharvest strawberries | This article is about Fungi associated with postharvest strawberries. Within the fungi there are species that can cause devastating diseases that can significantly impact on strawberry production and decrease postharvest shelf life. In Western Australia, the information available on postharvest … | Australian Berry Journal, Diseases, Postharvest, Strawberry, Summer 20 | abj disease postharvest str summer-20 ipdm | |||
| Developing knowledge & management of strawberry red leaf disorder – Hort Innovation project: BS19001 | This article is about Developing knowledge & management of strawberry red leaf disorder. Currently, there is no definitive scientific evidence of the cause of RLD in strawberry, making diagnosis based on symptoms alone challenging. Investigations to date covering a wide … | Australian Berry Journal, Diseases, Strawberry, Summer 20 | Joanna Kristoffersen, Michelle Paynter | abj disease str summer-20 ipdm | joanna-kristoffersen michelle-paynter | |
| Australian Strawberry Breeding Program Update: Subtropical and Mediterranean end of season reports and temperate trial update | This article is about Australian Strawberry Breeding Program Update. The Australian Strawberry Breeding Program (ASBP) aims to breed new superior strawberry varieties that are highly profitable for growers, have reduced production costs, and meet consumer preferences. These varieties are specifically … | Australian Berry Journal, Breeding, Strawberry, Summer 20 | abj breeding str summer-20 | |||
| Three continent raspberry rort exposed by Reuters | This article is about Three continent raspberry rort exposed by Reuters. In January 2017, Chilean Customs inspectors acted on a tip from a whistle-blower: The country’s prized crop of raspberries was under threat. Inspectors raided the offices of Frutti di … | Australian Berry Journal, Rubus, Summer 20 | Dave Sherwood | abj rub summer-20 | dave-sherwood | |
| Redberry mite unpacked | This article is about Redberry mite. In the last three years blackberry production has catapulted into the Australian berry category, more than quadrupling production to over 1,400 tonnes. Running alongside this fast-growing industry is the redberry mite project undertaken by … | Australian Berry Journal, Pests, Rubus, Summer 20 | Michele Buntain, Stephen Quarrell | abj pest rub summer-20 ipdm | michele-buntain stephen-quarrell | |
| Profile: Andrew & Steph Terry, Tasmanian Berries | This article is profile on Andrew & Steph Terry, Tasmanian Berries. Andrew and his wife Stephanie are the pioneering couple behind “Tasmanian Berries” in the State’s North. Andrew Terry, Managing Director of Tasmanian Berries, grew up on a mixed farming … | Australian Berry Journal, Business Profile, Rubus, Summer 20 | Claire McCrory | abj profile rub summer-20 bus-mgt | claire-mccrory | |
| Hort Innovation Raspberry & Blackberry Marketing Update Upcoming 2020/21 Campaign | This article is about Hort Innovation Raspberry & Blackberry Marketing Update Upcoming 2020/21 Campaign. To investigate areas of opportunity for raspberries and blackberries, a consumer research study was undertaken via research agency FiftyFive5 in March 2019. The objective was to … | Australian Berry Journal, Hort Innovation, Marketing, Rubus, Summer 20 | Belinda Van Schaik | abj hort-innovation marketing rub summer-20 | belinda-van-schaik | |
| Aman on a mission — future proofing the industry | This article is a porfile on Aman Lehl. Aman Lehl is a blueberry and raspberry grower based in Corindi, NSW. Aman has been working with NSW DPI in the Clean Coastal Catchments project to establish a demonstration site to showcase … | Australian Berry Journal, Business Profile, Rubus, Summer 20 | Melinda Simpson | abj profile rub summer-20 bus-mgt | melinda-simpson | |
| Plant Breeders’ Rights (PBR) and the unauthorised propagation of strawberry varieties | This article is about Plant Breeders’ Rights (PBR) and the unauthorised propagation of strawberry varieties. Queensland Strawberry Growers ‘Association (QSGA) manages the commercialisation of subtropical strawberry varieties bred through the Australian Strawberry Breeding Program (ASBP) for the Intellectual Property owners, … | Australian Berry Journal, Breeding, Strawberry, Summer 20 | Roger Broadley | abj breeding str summer-20 | roger-broadley | |
| How do we know if we have enough bees? | This article is about how do we know if we have enough bees? Bees are vital in ensuring the successful pollination of berry crops. While there are a variety of bees that can pollinate berries, honey bees remain the number … | Australian Berry Journal, Industry, Pollination, Summer 20 | Michael J. Holmes | abj industry pollination summer-20 ipdm | michael-j-holmes | |
| Spotted wing drosophila: What would management look like? | This article is about Spotted wing drosophila. It is termed an ‘emergency plant pest’ of soft fruit industries in Australia. This means that detection of spotted wing drosophila in Australia would start the process for considering if eradication is possible, … | Australian Berry Journal, Industry, Pests, Summer 20 | Jessica Lye | abj industry pest summer-20 ipdm | jessica-lye | |
| Spotted wing drosophila: go-to preparedness resources for time-poor advisors | This article is about spotted wing drosophila. Are you an agronomist, field entomologist, biosecurity officer, industry development manager, or just generally a really popular go-to font of knowledge for your respective industry? If the answer is ‘yes’ then you would … | Australian Berry Journal, Industry, Pests, Summer 20 | Jessica Lye | abj industry pest summer-20 ipdm | jessica-lye | |
| Berry industry innovator wins Hort Innovation Churchill Fellowship award | This article is about Berry industry innovator wins Hort Innovation Churchill Fellowship award. Each year the Churchill Fellowship recognises and awards the commitment of individual Australians to create positive change within the community. Stuart McGruddy aims to use this award … | Australian Berry Journal, Business Profile, Emerging Leaders, Industry, Summer 20 | Stuart McGruddy | abj profile emerging-leaders industry summer-20 bus-mgt | stuart-mcgruddy | |
| Anthocyanins: “berry” much more than common plant pigments | This article is about Anthocyanins plant pigments. Anthocyanins are not only water-soluble polyphenols and plant pigments responsible for the bright colours of many fruits including berries and vegetables but may also play a significant role as health promoting food ingredients. | Australian Berry Journal, Industry, Innovation & Technology, Summer 20 | Michael E Netzel | abj industry innovate-tech summer-20 | michael-e-netzel | |
| Berries: The Bold & the Beautiful | This article is about a market update on berries. For the past few years fresh berries have been steadily increasing their volume share of the fruit category, since October 2018 berries have gone from representing 5.7% of total fruit to … | Australian Berry Journal, Industry, Market Data, Summer 20 | Melaine Norris | abj industry market-data summer-20 | melaine-norris | |
| Berries Australia wins ‘Highly Commended’ at 2020 SafeWork NSW Awards | This article is about Berries Australia wining ‘Highly Commended’ at 2020 SafeWork NSW Awards. The awards attracted an impressive 610 entries with 16 award recipients selected in categories representing small and large businesses throughout NSW. Government agencies and member organisations … | Australian Berry Journal, Blueberry, Summer 20, Workforce, Workplace Safety | abj bb summer-20 workforce safety | |||
| Why understanding soil texture is key to blueberry mound management | This article is about why understanding soil texture is key to blueberry mound management. The aim of best practice nutrient management for blueberry growers is to apply the right amount of nutrition for optimum plant growth and berry yield, without … | Australian Berry Journal, Blueberry, Innovation & Technology, Summer 20 | Justine Cox | abj bb innovate-tech summer-20 | justine-cox | |
| Researching native flies as pollinators of blueberries | This article is about researching native flies as pollinators of blueberries. A lack of insect pollinators during flowering is often the cause of poor berry formation and fewer marketable fruit in both strawberries and raspberries, and commercial blueberry production in … | Australian Berry Journal, Beneficials, Blueberry, Pollination, Summer 20 | David Cook | abj beneficials bb pollination summer-20 ipdm | david-cook | |
| Blueberry Fields forever — looking at a holistic approach to Blueberry growing | This article is a profile on Blueberry Fields. Currently they have over 34 hectares of blueberries with 28 hectares planted to southern highbush varieties and the remaining 6 hectares under Rabbiteyes. Jascha has grown up helping on his family farm, … | Australian Berry Journal, Blueberry, Business Profile, Summer 20 | Melinda Simpson | abj bb profile summer-20 bus-mgt | melinda-simpson | |
| New market access project to support blueberry exporters | This article is about the new market access project to support blueberry exporters. Delivering premium fruit into export markets is essential for the success of the Australian blueberry industry, particularly to make the most of newly ratified free trade agreement … | Australian Berry Journal, Blueberry, Export, Summer 20 | John Golding | abj bb export summer-20 | john-golding | |
| Australian Blueberries Marketing Update | This article is about the Australian Blueberries Marketing Update. The significant investment in promotional activities designed to grow the sales of fresh Australian blueberries continues in this latest season with a mixture of paid advertising close to the point of … | Australian Berry Journal, Blueberry, Marketing, Summer 20 | Jane Richter | abj bb marketing summer-20 | jane-richter | |
| Blueberry Market Access Update | This article is about Blueberry Market Access Update. In 2019, exports of Australian blueberries totalled 387 tonnes worth AUD$7.8M (ITC calculations based on Australia Bureau of Statistics). Export represented 1% of total blueberry production, with the remaining 90% being consumed … | Australian Berry Journal, Blueberry, Marketing, Summer 20 | Jenny Van de Meeberg | abj bb marketing summer-20 | jenny-van-de-meeberg | |
| The impact of planting timing on yield in south-east Queensland | This article is about the impact of planting timing on yield in south-east Queensland. | Australian Berry Journal, Spring 20, Strawberry, Summer 20 | Christopher Menzel | abj spring-20 str summer-20 | christopher-menzel | |
| Profile: SA Organic Strawberries Lobethal, South Australia | This article is profile on SA Organic Strawberries Lobethal, South Australia. Plamen studied agronomy at the Agricultural University in Plovdiv, Bulgaria, before specialising in organic farming,through undertaking a Master of Science from Wageningen University in the Netherlands. After graduating, he … | Australian Berry Journal, Business Profile, Spring 20, Strawberry | Angela Atkinson | abj profile spring-20 str bus-mgt | angela-atkinson | |
| Australian Strawberry Distributors — A Family Affair | This article is about Australian Strawberry Distributors. Jim’s grandfather, Gaetano Ripepi, came out to Australia from Italy in 1959, and worked for the Board of Works originally, saving up to bring the rest of his family, his wife and children, … | Australian Berry Journal, Business Profile, Spring 20, Strawberry | Angela Atkinson | abj profile spring-20 str bus-mgt | angela-atkinson | |
| Combination treatment reduces charcoal rot and increases fruit yields of strawberry | This article is about Combination treatment reduces charcoal rot and increases fruit yields of strawberry. Charcoal rot remains the most widespread (occurring in all states) and devastating disease in the strawberry fruit industry in Australia and has increased in importance … | Australian Berry Journal, Diseases, Spring 20, Strawberry | Apollo Gomez, David Oag, Dylan McFarlane, Scott Mattner | abj disease spring-20 str ipdm | apollo-gomez david-oag dylan-mcfarlane scott-mattner | |
| Rising berry stars | This article is about rising berry stars. Sales volume of Blackberries has grown by 102.9% in the last year, but slightly less in value terms up by 92.0%, indicating a small decrease in the average price per kilo sold. | Australian Berry Journal, Rubus, Spring 20 | abj rub spring-20 | |||
| Polytunnel length key to providing consistent climate for plants and pollinators | This article is about polytunnel length the key to providing consistent climate for plants and pollinators. Protected cropping systems are increasing in popularity to manage environmental risks and produce a consistent quality product with a longer harvest window over the … | Australian Berry Journal, Pollination, Rubus, Spring 20 | Claire McCrory | abj pollination rub spring-20 ipdm | claire-mccrory | |
| Pinata Farms first year of production in Tasmania | This article is about Pinata Farms first year of production in Tasmania. Tasmanians love seeing the BerryWorld raspberries in the supermarket knowing that the fruit is produced locally. The packaging design is attractive, and the distinctive heat-sealed punnet holds the … | Australian Berry Journal, Business Profile, Rubus, Spring 20 | Claire McCrory | abj profile rub spring-20 bus-mgt | claire-mccrory | |
| Mountain Blue starts an Australian blackberry breeding program | This article is about Mountain Blue starts an Australian blackberry breeding program. Mountain Blue is a family owned and operated company on the NSW north coast. Mountain Blue was established in 1978 and have been producing high quality blueberry genetics … | Australian Berry Journal, Business Profile, Rubus, Spring 20 | Melinda Simpson | abj profile rub spring-20 bus-mgt | melinda-simpson | |
| Who is who in Horticulture today | This article is about who is who in Horticulture today. According to the latest edition of the Australian Horticulture Statistics Handbook (2018/19), total Horticultural production is worth $14.4bn at farmgate. This is more than for Cattle and calves ($13bn) and … | Australian Berry Journal, Industry, Spring 20 | Jane Richter | abj industry spring-20 | jane-richter | |
| What is funded under the Smart Fruit Fly Management measure? | This article is about What is funded under the Smart Fruit Fly Management measure? The National Fruit Fly Council brings together governments, growers and research funders to oversee implementation of the National Fruit Fly Strategy and to drive delivery of … | Australian Berry Journal, Industry, Pests, Spring 20 | abj industry pest spring-20 ipdm | |||
| vegetablesWA Benchmarking Project — An outsider’s view | This article is about vegetablesWA Benchmarking Project . As someone with no background in Horticulture or Agriculture prior to starting the project but a 16+ years background in solving some major business problems and challenges in a variety of business … | Australian Berry Journal, Industry, Spring 20 | Bryn Edwards | abj industry spring-20 | bryn-edwards | |
| The Common Good triumphs over COVID-19 | This article is about COVID-19. | Australian Berry Journal, Crisis Management, Spring 20, Strawberry | Jane Richter | abj crisis spring-20 str bus-mgt | jane-richter | |
| Exploring Integrated Pest Management options for Spotted Winged Drosophila | This article is about exploring Integrated Pest Management options for Spotted Winged Drosophila. Australia is currently free of the exotic spotted wing drosophila (SWD; Drosophila suzukii), a pest of softskinned fruit that has been identified as a threat to Australian … | Australian Berry Journal, Industry, Integrated Pest & Disease Management, Pests, Spring 20 | Jessica Page, Paul Horne | abj industry ipdm pest spring-20 | jessica-page paul-horne | |
| Industry survey offers snapshot of growers’ labour needs | This article is about Industry survey offers snapshot of growers’ labour needs. It became clear in March 2020 that the global impact of COVID–19 will affect Tasmania’s fruit industries. In preparation, Fruit Growers Tasmania (FGT) went out to Tasmania’s fruit … | Australian Berry Journal, Industry, Labour Law, Spring 20, Workforce | Claire McCrory, Michael Tarbath | abj industry labour-law spring-20 workforce | claire-mccrory michael-tarbath | |
| Incorporating agritourism into your berry business | This article is about incorporating agritourism into your berry business. Agritourism activities help to build a direct relationship between the farm and consumers, enhance understanding of the berry farming system and can potentially contribute to brand loyalty in the longer … | Australian Berry Journal, Industry, Innovation & Technology, Spring 20 | Bron Ford | abj industry innovate-tech spring-20 | bron-ford | |
| Harvest technology streamlines outcomes for berry producer | This article is about Harvest technology streamlines outcomes for berry producer. APT chief executive officer Henrietta Child said management system, AgPick, was initially designed to provide growers with better visibility and control over their harvest activities via hand-held Radio Frequency … | Australian Berry Journal, Industry, Innovation & Technology, Spring 20 | Henrietta Child | abj industry innovate-tech spring-20 | henrietta-child | |
| FreshChain Technology to trace and track berries from your farm to the consumer | This article is about FreshChain Technology to trace and track berries from your farm to the consumer. During a food safety incident, a robust traceability system should be able to accurately and swiftly recall the suspect product without affecting the … | Australian Berry Journal, Industry, Spring 20, Traceability | Greg Calvert | abj industry spring-20 traceability food-safety | greg-calvert | |
| drumMUSTER is a MUST | This article is about drumMUSTER. What is drumMUSTER? drumMUSTER provides Australian agricultural and veterinary chemical users with a recycling pathway for eligible empty agvet chemical containers. drumMUSTER is a national product stewardship program that is supported by agvet chemical manufacturers, … | Australian Berry Journal, drumMUSTER, Industry, Spring 20, Waste | abj drummuster industry spring-20 waste | |||
| Blitzing blueberries: it’s biosecurity time! | This article is about biosecurity. Pest reporters around Western Australia are gearing up for the state’s annual pest and disease surveillance campaign, the Biosecurity Blitz 2020. The Department ofPrimary Industries & Regional Development (DPIRD) initiative runs from 19 October to … | Australian Berry Journal, Biosecurity, Industry, Spring 20 | Laura Fagan, Margaret Uloth | abj biosecurity industry spring-20 | laura-fagan margaret-uloth | |
| What’s the attraction of honey bees to blueberry flowers? | This article is about the attraction of honey bees to blueberry flowers? We are particularly interested in berry crops grown under protective covers such as bird netting, hail netting and high tunnels as these structures can affect the flight path … | Australian Berry Journal, Beneficials, Blueberry, Pollination, Spring 20 | Leanne Davis, Madlen Kratz, Melinda Simpson, Sophie Parks | abj beneficials bb pollination spring-20 ipdm | leanne-davis madlen-kratz melinda-simpson sophie-parks | |
| Australian Blueberries Marketing Update | This article is about Australian Blueberries Marketing Update. Australian Blueberries continues to work with renowned Sydney agency Magnum & Co to help drive sales of fresh Australian blueberries. With the impact of COVID-19 on shoppers’ buying behaviour still emerging, early … | Australian Berry Journal, Marketing, Spring 20 | Jane Richter | abj marketing spring-20 | jane-richter | |
| Project Update: Expanding crop protectants for blueberry rust | This article is about a project Update: Expanding crop protectants for blueberry rust. The project specifically addresses issues of current concern for the Blueberry organic sector, but findings will also be relevant to conventional growers and blueberry growers in all … | Australian Berry Journal, Blueberry, Diseases, Spring 20 | Melinda Simpson | abj bb disease spring-20 ipdm | melinda-simpson | |
| Costa taps into local demand for berries | This article is about Costa taps into local demand for berries. Costa is a leading grower, packer and marketer of fresh fruit and vegetables, with 4500 planted hectares of farmland, 30 hectares of glasshouse and three mushroom growing facilities across … | Australian Berry Journal, Blueberry, Business Management, Business Profile, Spring 20 | abj bb bus-mgt profile spring-20 | |||
| Complying with New South Wales water regulations: FAQ | This article is about New South Wales water regulations compliance. The Webinar ‘Learn how to comply with water laws – options for you and what has worked for other landholders’ was presented to berry growers at the end of June … | Australian Berry Journal, Blueberry, Spring 20 | Melinda Simpson | abj bb spring-20 | melinda-simpson | |
| Yields in commercial strawberry fields are limited by the availability of pollen & insect pollinators | This article is about the availability of pollen & insect pollinators. Strawberry plants are dependent on insects for successful pollination. Pollinator exclusion experiments indicate the degree to which a plant depends on insects for pollination. In contrast, pollen supplementation (supplementary … | Australian Berry Journal, Beneficials, Pollination, Spring 22, Strawberry | Christopher Menzel | abj beneficials pollination spr-22 str ipdm | christopher-menzel | |
| Not all sprayers deliver the same result | This article is about the difference between sprayers. Berry Sweet hosted the event and provided two of their sprayers for use in the demonstration – an air induction nozzle boom sprayer, and a Silvan Turbomiser™ airboom sprayer. | Australian Berry Journal, Chemicals, Spray Management, Spring 22, Strawberry | Helen Newman | abj chemicals spray-management spr-22 str ipdm | helen-newman | |
| Lý Lịch Nông Gia: Vince Ngô, trang trại Russell Road. Một ngôi sao đang vụt sáng trong ngành sản xuất trồng trọt dâu tây ở WA | This article is a profile on Vince Ngo, Russell Road Farm: A rising star in WA strawberry production. In Vietnamese. Gia đình Vince ban đầu trồng cà chua ở khu vực Kingsway, phía bắc của Perth trước khi nơi này … | Australian Berry Journal, Business Profile, LOTE, Spring 22 | Helen Newman | abj profile lote spr-22 bus-mgt | helen-newman | |
| Profile: Vince Ngo, Russell Road Farm: A rising star in WA strawberry production | This article is a profile on Vince Ngo, Russell Road Farm: A rising star in WA strawberry production. Vince’s family originally grew tomatoes in Kingsway north of Perth before the area underwent urban development in the early 2000’s. The family … | Australian Berry Journal, Business Profile, Spring 22, Strawberry | Helen Newman | abj profile spr-22 str bus-mgt | helen-newman | |
| Leaf spot of strawberry caused by Neopestalotiopsis sp. | This article is about leaf spot of strawberry caused by Neopestalotiopsis sp. This article is a follow up from the webinar held in early June 2022 hosted by Berries Australia about the pathogen and was presented by DAF, in conjunction … | Australian Berry Journal, Diseases, Spring 22, Strawberry | Apollo Gomez | abj disease spr-22 str ipdm | apollo-gomez | |
| Securing Raspberry Pollination | This article is about securing raspberry pollination. In raspberries, self-pollination can take place without the help of insects but is usually limited to the outer stigmas that receive pollen passively from nearby anthers. Without insects, particularly bees, the inner pistils … | Australian Berry Journal, Beneficials, Pollination, Rubus, Spring 22 | Jonathan Finch, Michele Buntain, Stephen Quarrell | abj beneficials pollination rub spr-22 ipdm | jonathan-finch michele-buntain stephen-quarrell | |
| Grower Profile : Murrakei Farms, Tasmania | This article is grower profile on Murrakei Farms in Tasmania. Tamara and her family run “Murrakei” a mixed farming enterprise at Red Hills near Deloraine in Tasmania’s northwest and have been farming in the area for the last 100 years. … | Australian Berry Journal, Business Management, Business Profile, Rubus, Spring 22 | Mark Salter | abj bus-mgt profile rub spr-22 | mark-salter | |
| Varroa mite — what is it and where are we at? | This article is about Varroa mite an update. Varroa mites are the most serious pest of honey bees worldwide. Varroa infects honey bees in every major beekeeping area of the world, except Australia up until recently. Varroa mites include a … | Australian Berry Journal, Industry, Pests, Spring 22 | Melinda Simpson | abj industry pest spr-22 ipdm | melinda-simpson | |
| Berries Australia Strategic Plan | This article is Berries Australia Strategic Plan. | Australian Berry Journal, Industry, Spring 22 | abj industry spr-22 | |||
| Australia’s fight against food waste | This article is about Australia’s fight against food waste. Food waste is Australia’s $36.6 billion challenge. And when we waste food, we waste the water, energy and land resources used to grow, make, move and sell that food – ultimately … | Australian Berry Journal, Food Waste, Industry, Spring 22, Waste | Melissa Smith | abj food industry spr-22 waste | melissa-smith | |
| Soilless mixes — what’s important and why? | This article is about Soilless mixes — what’s important and why? Useful information for protected cropping environments and substrate alternatives. | Australian Berry Journal, Growing Systems, Industry, Nutrient Management, Spring 22 | Aileen Reid | abj growing-systems industry nutrient-management spr-22 | aileen-reid | |
| Would you like to save money on your annual Freshcare audit? | This article is about saving money on your annual Freshcare audit. In my spare time, I also wear another hat as one half of a small family horticulture farm in the Glass House Mountains growing Spray-Free fresh ginger. With my … | Australian Berry Journal, Food Safety, Industry, Spring 22 | Jane Richter | abj food-safety industry spr-22 | jane-richter | |
| Queensland Berry Industry Pre-season Prep ‘n’ Party event — Stanthorpe | This article is about the Queensland Berry Industry Pre-season Prep ‘n’ Party event in Stanthorpe. Following on from the positive feedback received from the Prep ‘n’ Party event held on the Sunshine Coast earlier this year, a second event of … | Australian Berry Journal, Industry, Spring 22 | Jen Rowling | abj industry spr-22 | jen-rowling | |
| Minor Use Permits for the Australian Berry Industries | This article is about minor Use Permits for the Australian Berry Industries. Each crop table provides the following information for each permit; Chemical name, Permit number, pest/disease/weed use, States where the permit is valid, the Withholding period (Days), and the … | Australian Berry Journal, Chemicals, Industry, Pests, Spring 22 | Angela Atkinson, Mark Salter, Melinda Simpson | abj chemicals industry pest spr-22 ipdm | angela-atkinson mark-salter melinda-simpson | |
| Accessing the Horticultural Netting Grants | This article is about accessing the horticultural netting grants. Research shows protective netting helps growers produce better crops, in higher numbers. The nets can also reduce water usage by up to 30%. Horticulture is important for rural and regional economies. … | Australian Berry Journal, Industry, Spring 22 | Jane Richter | abj industry spr-22 | jane-richter | |
| Profile: Kate Bradley, Kates Berry Farm | This article is profile on Kate Bradley from Kates Berry Farm. Kate moved to Tasmania from Victoria 37 years ago inspired by the state’s beauty and clean environment. Coming from a textile manufacturing background, Kate was looking for a lifestyle … | Australian Berry Journal, Business Profile, Spring 22 | Mark Salter | abj profile spr-22 bus-mgt | mark-salter | |
| Fruit Waste Management for Queensland Fruit Fly Prevention | This article is about fruit waste management for Queensland Fruit Fly Prevention. Fruit waste is an inevitable part of commercial fruit production. In the fight against Queensland Fruit Fly (QFF) and other fruit pests and diseases, the effective management of … | Australian Berry Journal, Industry, Pests, Spring 22, Waste | Bronwyn Ford | abj industry pest spr-22 waste ipdm | bronwyn-ford | |
| Expand your export horizons | This article is about Expand your export horizons. You will also have heard the message that it is not our goal to turn every grower into an active exporter. What we are seeking to do is to increase the awareness … | Australian Berry Journal, Export, Industry, Spring 22 | Jenny Van de Meeberg | abj export industry spr-22 | jenny-van-de-meeberg | |
| 2021 Export Snapshot: Blueberries & Strawberries | This article is about 2021 Export Snapshot: Blueberries & Strawberries. In 2021 Australia exported 476 tonnes of blueberries valued at A$14.2 million (FOB). The result was 37% higher than in 2020. Australian production was 23,452 tonnes according the Hort Innovation … | Australian Berry Journal, Export, Industry, Spring 22 | Wayne Prowse | abj export industry spr-22 | wayne-prowse | |
| Cold plasma application in berries: towards a commercial reality | This article is about Cold plasma application in berries. Solid, liquid and gas are the commonly known states of matter, but plasma is regarded as the fourth state of matter. Plasma is generated by partially or completely ionising a gas … | Australian Berry Journal, Industry, Innovation & Technology, Spring 22 | Sukhvinder Pal | abj industry innovate-tech spr-22 | sukhvinder-pal | |
| Berry patch concept essential to drive retail sales | This article is about berry patch concept essential to drive retail sales. The ‘berry patch’ means a display of all types of berries in one area within a supermarket or greengrocer. Live streamed from California, Driscoll’s America president Soren Bjorn … | Australian Berry Journal, Industry, Marketing, Spring 22, Supply Chain | Ashley Walmsley | abj industry marketing spr-22 supply-chain | ashley-walmsley | |
| The true cost of poor quality | This article is about the true cost of poor quality. A consumer recently sent the ABGA a photo highlighting their dismay at being charged $6.50 for a punnet of low-quality berries in one of our retail chains. We can all … | Australian Berry Journal, Blueberry, Spring 22 | Rachel Mackenzie | abj bb spr-22 | rachel-mackenzie | |
| Precision Pollination of berry crops is not a pipedream | This article is about precision pollination of berry crops. Blueberries (and other berry crops) depend to a greater or lesser extent on pollination by insects for good yields and high fruit quality. Many growers manage honey bee hives on their … | Australian Berry Journal, Beneficials, Blueberry, Pollination, Spring 22 | Alan Dorin | abj beneficials bb pollination spr-22 ipdm | alan-dorin | |
| Marketing Update — ABGA teams up with Wavemaker Brisbane | This article is about Marketing Update ABGA teams up with Wavemaker Brisbane. Claudia Neill, Delaney Lang-Lemckert, Sam Chadwick | Australian Berry Journal, Blueberry, Marketing, Spring 22 | Claudia Neill, Delaney Lang-Lemckert, Sam Chadwick | abj bb marketing spr-22 | claudia-neill delaney-lang-lemckert sam-chadwick | |
| A tale of two cover types and the pollination of blueberry flowers by honey bees | This article is about two types of pollination of blueberry. Previous research has shown that crop covers can be a barrier to honey bees, limiting their access to the crop and its floral resources. Whilst bird net generally has holes … | Australian Berry Journal, Beneficials, Blueberry, Pollination, Spring 22 | Leanne Davis, Madlen Kratz, Melinda Simpson, Sophie Parks | abj beneficials bb pollination spr-22 ipdm | leanne-davis madlen-kratz melinda-simpson sophie-parks | |
| What does the Certification label on a box of strawberry plants really mean? | This article is about certification box labelling. To propagate certified strawberry plants for commercial sale in Australia, each plant propagator must normally be accredited with a body such as ASPAA or VSICA. They must also have a signed non-exclusive or … | Australian Berry Journal, Autumn 22, Postharvest, Strawberry, Supply Chain | abj autumn-22 postharvest str supply-chain | |||
| Victorian research the first line of defence for a threatening strawberry pathogen, Xanthomonas fragariae | This article is about Victorian research into strawberry pathogen, Xanthomonas fragariae. Signs and symptoms of X. fragariae include small water soaked lesions or spots on the underside of the leaves. The edges of new lesions may look ‘angular’ in shape. … | Australian Berry Journal, Autumn 22, Diseases, Strawberry | Madeleine Quirk | abj autumn-22 disease str ipdm | madeleine-quirk | |
| Reducing fertiliser costs with composts and manures in strawberry and other crops | This article is about Reducing fertiliser costs with composts and manures in strawberry and other crops. Australian crop producers will soon be able to better calculate the release of nutrients from organic amendments into soil to reduce fertiliser rates and … | Australian Berry Journal, Autumn 22, Nutrient Management, Strawberry | David Riches, David Rowlings, Ian Porter, Scott Mattner | abj autumn-22 nutrient-management str | david-riches david-rowlings ian-porter scott-mattner | |
| Research demonstrates not so sweet berries under high temperatures on the Sunshine Coast | This article is about sugar content in berries under high temperatures on the Sunshine Coast. The quality of strawberry is strong related to the levels of sugars, acids and volatiles in the fruit. Quality is expected to decrease under global … | Australian Berry Journal, Autumn 22, Strawberry | Christopher Menzel | abj autumn-22 str | christopher-menzel | |
| Grow your career in horticulture: AUSVEG highlights diverse range of jobs in the sector | This article is about grow your career in horticulture. AUSVEG National Public Affairs Manager Tyson Cattle said that the series is designed to highlight the technical and skilled opportunities that are available on fruit and vegetable farms across Australia. | Australian Berry Journal, Autumn 22, Strawberry, Workforce | Sophie Burge | abj autumn-22 str workforce | sophie-burge | |
| Phân bón nền của bạn có đang gây hại nhiều hơn là có lợi không? | This article is about base dressings. Written in Vietnamese. Bón phân nền với những chất như phân mùn chất lượng cao, chất này có hàm lượng nitơ thấp hơn một cách tự nhiên, đưa đến một cách thay thế hiệu … | Australian Berry Journal, Autumn 22, LOTE, Soil, Strawberry | Aileen Reid | abj autumn-22 lote soil str | aileen-reid | |
| Are your base dressings doing more harm than good? | This article is about base dressings. Base dressings of products like quality humified compost, which are naturally lower in nitrogen, offer an alternative way to boost soil and crop performance by helping to protect young plants from water stress and … | Australian Berry Journal, Autumn 22, Soil, Strawberry | Aileen Reid | abj autumn-22 soil str | aileen-reid | |
| 9th International Strawberry Symposium: Sustainable strawberry production | This article is about 9th International Strawberry Symposium: Sustainable strawberry production. In Europe, there is a big move to soilless strawberry production, predominantly due to a lack of available, active soil fumigants, but also because of the advantages of faster … | Australian Berry Journal, Autumn 22, Strawberry, Sustainability | Angela Atkinson | abj autumn-22 str sustainability | angela-atkinson | |
| What are the latest trends in raspberries? | This article is about what are the latest trends in raspberry genetics. Raspberry production, marketing and consumption have developed tremendously in the recent past. In many parts of the world, the raspberry sector is now completely unrecognisable for where it … | Australian Berry Journal, Autumn 22, Breeding, Rubus | Jamie Petchell | abj autumn-22 breeding rub | jamie-petchell | |
| Profile: Richard Winspear, Berried in Tas | This article is a profile on Richard Winspear. Richard explains climate and access to water were the main reasons for establishing a berry business in the Carrick area. Richard purchased a property in Carrick in 2016 along with 4 other … | Australian Berry Journal, Autumn 22, Business Profile | Mark Salter | abj autumn-22 profile bus-mgt | mark-salter | |
| Australian Raspberries & Blackberries Marketing Update | This article is about the Australian Raspberries & Blackberries Marketing Update. To date, the Australian Raspberries and Blackberries activity has resulted in more than 3.8 million impressions and 160,000 engagements via social media, where we are sharing engaging content to … | Australian Berry Journal, Autumn 22, Marketing, Rubus | Monique Emmi | abj autumn-22 marketing rub | monique-emmi | |
| IPM Notes 2.0 Sucking Bugs | This article is about IPM Notes 2.0 Sucking Bugs. The key issue with bugs is the way they feed, when they feed, and what this does to a berry. Their mouth structure, technically a stylet, is designed to pierce, puncture … | Mark Salter, Michele Buntain, Steven Quarrell | mark-salter michele-buntain steven-quarrell | |||
| Track more, worry less – Next level traceability for Australian berries | This article is about the next level of traceability for Australian berries. So far, manual and paper-based processes such as spreadsheets, have been sufficient in tracking products to some degree. However, today’s consumers, regulators, retailers and food safety schemes require … | Australian Berry Journal, Autumn 22, Industry, Innovation & Technology | Melanie Wishart | abj autumn-22 industry innovate-tech | melanie-wishart | |
| The role of trust and social identity on farmers’ intentions to report suspected emergency disease outbreak | This article is about the role of trust and social identity on farmers’ intentions to report suspected emergency disease outbreak. Early reporting of suspected emergency disease outbreaks is important for rapid response and minimising impacts. Understanding factors that drive disease … | Australian Berry Journal, Autumn 22, Crisis Management, Industry | Katie Scutt | abj autumn-22 crisis industry bus-mgt | katie-scutt | |
| Rethink packaging design: use less, use longer and use again | This article is about rethinking packaging design. The change is being driven by consumers who want to see circular packaging that has designed out waste, is reusable, incorporates recycled content, is truly recyclable and all unnecessary packaging and problematic materials … | Australian Berry Journal, Autumn 22, Industry, Innovation & Technology, Plastic Waste, Supply Chain, Sustainability, Waste | Nerida Kelton | abj autumn-22 industry innovate-tech plastic supply-chain sustainability waste | nerida-kelton | |
| Helping make Queensland farming dreams a reality | This article is about helping make Queensland farming dreams a reality. After purchasing the farm and spending four months cleaning it up, a visit from an agronomist confirmed that without a sustainable water supply, their farm had minimal hope of … | Australian Berry Journal, Autumn 22, Business Profile, Industry | Georgia Schefe | abj autumn-22 profile industry bus-mgt | georgia-schefe | |
| Nerrigundah Berries is for Fair Farms | This article is a profile on Nerrigundah Berries. Nerrigundah Berries has been managed by Brialey Brightwell’s family for four generations and the move to become Fair Farms Certified has been described as “straightforward and simple,” by Brialey. | Australian Berry Journal, Autumn 22, Business Profile | Samtui Selave | abj autumn-22 profile bus-mgt | samtui-selave | |
| Masterclass delivered more than expected for learner farmers | This article is about a masterclass delivering more than expected for learner farmers. “It just happened that I had worked with one of the people who owned it. So, I contacted her, and it went from there,” Cathryn said. “We … | Australian Berry Journal, Autumn 22, Business Profile, Industry | Catherine Gale-Stanton | abj autumn-22 profile industry bus-mgt | catherine-gale-stanton | |
| Các Rủi Ro Khi Thuê Lao Động | This article is about labour hire risk. In Vietnamese. Việc sử dụng Nhà Cung Cấp Dịch Vụ Cho Thuê Lao Động (LHP) có thể giảm bớt gánh nặng cho các chủ nông trại trong việc tìm kiếm người lao động, … | Australian Berry Journal, Autumn 22, Industry, Labour Law, LOTE, Workforce | Sachin Ayachit | abj autumn-22 industry labour-law lote workforce | sachin-ayachit | |
| Fresh produce packaging: What’s the problem we are trying to solve? | This article is about Fresh produce packaging. There is increasing pressure on Australia’s fruit and vegetable growers to remove packaging from fresh produce. What’s often missing from this dialogue is an understanding of the role and purpose of packaging. | Australian Berry Journal, Autumn 22, Postharvest | abj autumn-22 postharvest | |||
| Farm Diversification: Pick-Your-Own (PYO) & Farm Gate Sales — Littlewood Berry Farm | This article is about farm Diversification. Sophie Nichols – from Littlewood Berry Farm, who runs a successful PYO business near Richmond in Southern Tasmania. A first-generation berry grower, Sophie is also heavily involved in the management of the family’s other … | Australian Berry Journal, Autumn 22, Business Profile, Innovation & Technology | Mark Salter | abj autumn-22 profile innovate-tech bus-mgt | mark-salter | |
| BerryQuest International 25–28 July 2022 Sea World Resort & Conference Centre Gold Coast, Queensland | This article is about BerryQuest International 25–28 July 2022 Sea World Resort & Conference Centre Gold Coast, Queensland. Queensland’s stunning Gold Coast will welcome an influx of berry growers, associated businesses and industry experts from Australia and abroad in July … | Australian Berry Journal, Autumn 22, BerryQuest, Industry | abj autumn-22 bqi industry | |||
| ATMAC funding to help continue export trade development for Berries | This article is about ATMAC funding to help continue export trade development for Berries. The objective of the Agricultural Trade and Market Access Cooperation (ATMAC) program is ‘to open, improve and/or maintain access to overseas markets for Australian agricultural products … | Australian Berry Journal, Autumn 22, Export, Industry | Jenny Van de Meeberg | abj autumn-22 export industry | jenny-van-de-meeberg | |
| Profile: Western Berry Company, Western Australia | This article is a profile on Western Berry Company. Regans Ford, with its Mediterranean growing climate, is 110km north of Perth and around 35km inland from the coast. It receives around 550-600mm rain per year and has low pest prevalence … | Australian Berry Journal, Autumn 22, Blueberry, Business Profile | Helen Newman | abj autumn-22 bb profile bus-mgt | helen-newman | |
| OzGroup – looking back over the last 20 years | This article is about OzGroup ove the past 20 years. When Jaspal arrived from India, he and his family came to the Woolgoolga area and worked for Johnson’s blueberry operation (now Costa’s) during the season. In the off-season, he would … | Australian Berry Journal, Autumn 22, Blueberry, Business Profile | Melinda Simpson | abj autumn-22 bb profile bus-mgt | melinda-simpson | |
| The ABGA is funding a major marketing & export program – please contribute your share | This article is about the ABGA funding a major marketing & export program. How much levy do I have to pay? For this year standard levies are $0.07/kg fruit sold. This will cover both R&D and Marketing investments. | Australian Berry Journal, Autumn 22, Blueberry, Export, Marketing | abj autumn-22 bb export marketing | |||
| How will climate change affect blueberries in NSW? | This article is about how will climate change affect blueberries in NSW. This project is called the Vulnerability Assessment and it aims to identify the climate change risks for a broad range of commodities (cropping, horticulture, livestock, forestry and fisheries) … | Australian Berry Journal, Autumn 22, Blueberry, Climate | Melinda Simpson | abj autumn-22 bb climate | melinda-simpson | |
| Export market access options for Australian blueberries | This article is about export market access options for Australian blueberries. Growing exports are a key priority for the blueberry industry. Australia is a high cost and high-quality producer where exports will be essential to capture high value export markets. … | Australian Berry Journal, Autumn 22, Blueberry, Export | John Golding, Solomon Balagawi | abj autumn-22 bb export | john-golding solomon-balagawi | |
| Australian Blueberries Marketing Update | This article is an Australian Blueberries Marketing Update. The Australian Blueberry marketing campaign is funded solely by the ABGA voluntary levy. If you are a blueberry grower and are not currently paying any levy, please SEE PAGE 90 to find … | Australian Berry Journal, Autumn 22, Blueberry, Marketing | Jane Richter | abj autumn-22 bb marketing | jane-richter | |
| Unravelling the mixed messages of sustainability in agriculture | This article is about unravelling the mixed messages of sustainability in agriculture. As part of the 2019 round of On Prime, CSIRO’s research entrepreneurship program, we interviewed people working in sustainability to find out if there is customer value in … | Australian Berry Journal, Industry, Innovation & Technology, Winter 20 | Alan Woodley, Jane Trindall, Richi Nayak, Zoe Mellick | abj industry innovate-tech winter-20 | alan-woodley jane-trindall richi-nayak zoe-mellick | |
| Spotted Wing Drosophila management: what changes would you need to make? | This article is about Spotted Wing Drosophila. The spotted wing drosophila (SWD) is not found in Australia, although it now has a large distribution around the globe. In this article we discuss what practices growers overseas are using to manage … | Australian Berry Journal, Industry, Pests, Winter 20 | Jessica Lye | abj industry pest winter-20 ipdm | jessica-lye | |
| Seasonal Worker Program: a winning formula for industry | This article is about Seasonal Worker Program. The Australian Government’s Seasonal Worker Program assists employers in the agriculture and accommodation sectors to fill employment gaps unable to be met by the Australian workforce. It also contributes to the economic development … | Australian Berry Journal, Industry, Winter 20, Workforce | Bronwyn Ford, Claire McCrory | abj industry winter-20 workforce | bronwyn-ford claire-mccrory | |
| Fall Armyworm: Identifying & treating this new exotic pest | This article is about Fall Armyworm. In January 2020, Fall Armyworm was first detected in Australia on two Torres Strait islands, followed by a mainland detection at Bamaga in February 2020. | Australian Berry Journal, Industry, Pests, Winter 20 | abj industry pest winter-20 ipdm | |||
| Earning community trust in agriculture | This article is about earning community trust in agriculture. When we consider who or what we trust and why, we most likely immediately think of the things we ourselves do not trust. Let’s take a current example… downloading the COVIDSafe … | Australian Berry Journal, Industry, Marketing, Winter 20 | Deanna Lush | abj industry marketing winter-20 | deanna-lush | |
| Digital farming technologies for disease surveillance, pathogen detecting & forecasting | This article is about digital farming technologies for disease surveillance, pathogen detecting & forecasting. The Ristaino Lab works on emerging plant diseases that threaten global food security. Pathogens constantly change and evolve. Emerging new races of wheat rust are a … | Australian Berry Journal, Diseases, Industry, Innovation & Technology, Strawberry, Winter 20 | Aileen Reid | abj disease industry innovate-tech str winter-20 ipdm | aileen-reid | |
| Tips & tricks on managing Botrytis in blueberries | This article is about tips & tricks on managing Botrytis in blueberries. Botrytis causes blossom blight during the flowering period, & fruit rot during post harvest handling and storage. Infections occur in the field during flowering, so the most effective … | Australian Berry Journal, Blueberry, Diseases, Winter 20 | Melinda Simpson | abj bb disease winter-20 ipdm | melinda-simpson | |
| Profile: Tony O’Connell Something from the Ground Blueberries | This article is a profile about Blueberry grower Tony O’Connell who reflects on his lessons learned during the establishment of the family farm and adopting organic and biological growing principles. | Australian Berry Journal, Blueberry, Business Management, Business Profile, Winter 20 | abj bb bus-mgt profile winter-20 | |||
| Better blueberries | This article is about producing Better blueberries. Who doesn’t love blueberries? This is the fruit with everything – tastes great, superfood nutrition, useful in dishes from cakes to salads and all in a convenient, non-messy package that children adore. Bigger … | Australian Berry Journal, Blueberry, Winter 20 | Jenny Ekman | abj bb winter-20 | jenny-ekman | |
| Hội thảo WA: Chuyển đổi sang việc trồng dâu tây bằng chất nền nhân tạo | This article is about the WA Workshop: Transitioning to substrate for strawberry growing in Vietnamese. Hội thảo WA: Chuyển đổi sang việc trồng dâu tây bằng chất nền nhân tạo | Australian Berry Journal, LOTE, Spring 21, Strawberry | Helen Newman | abj lote spring-21 str | helen-newman | |
| WA Workshop: Transitioning to substrate for strawberry growing | This article is about transitioning into substrate for strawberry growing in protected cropping. Anthony and Lee-Anne Yewers of Berry Sweet Strawberry Farm shared the learnings of their 15-year substrate journey and highlighted the drivers that motivated them to transition from … | Australian Berry Journal, Growing Systems, Spring 21, Strawberry | Helen Newman | abj growing-systems spring-21 str | helen-newman | |
| Diễn đàn chất lượng dngành âu tây của Tây Úc (WA) | This article is about the WA quality forum translated into Vietnamese. Diễn đàn chất lượng dngành âu tây của Tây Úc (WA) Những người trồng dâu tây, các đại lý/nhà thu mua, chuyên gia đảm bảo chất lượng và nhân … | Australian Berry Journal, LOTE, Spring 21, Strawberry | Helen Newman | abj lote spring-21 str | helen-newman | |
| WA Strawberry Quality Forum | This article is about the WA Strawberry Quality Forum. Fruit that meets the requirements of major customers is in plentiful supply; while fruit that doesn’t meet these requirements is also plentiful but is very difficult to sell. This puts downward … | Australian Berry Journal, Postharvest, Spring 21, Strawberry | Helen Newman | abj postharvest spring-21 str | helen-newman | |
| Queensland fruit fly surveillance | This article is about Queensland fruit fly surveillance. One surveillance tool involves attracting a pest to a trap for monitoring purposes (counting or observing). If a pest is detected early enough, actions can be taken in the immediate area to … | Australian Berry Journal, Pests, Spring 21, Strawberry | Bronwyn Koll | abj pest spring-21 str ipdm | bronwyn-koll | |
| Tinaberries, Bundaberg: Tina shares her agritourism experience and insights | This article is profile about Tinaberries. In my travels this year I have come across several farms doing pick-your own strawberries and dabbling in agritourism as an extension to the farming operation. Tina McPherson from Tinaberries was kind enough to … | Australian Berry Journal, Business Management, Business Profile, Spring 21, Strawberry | Suzette Argent | abj bus-mgt profile spring-21 str | suzette-argent | |
| Profile: Chi Do, Naturally Sweet, Gnangara, Western Australia | This article is a profile about Chi Do. Chi was sponsored to come to Australia as a teenager by his uncle in May 1986. He spent the first six weeks in Australia being schooled in English but I’m sure you … | Australian Berry Journal, Business Management, Business Profile, Spring 21, Strawberry | Aileen Reid | abj bus-mgt profile spring-21 str | aileen-reid | |
| Buzz-bees and other pollinating insects can increase the yield of strawberry plants | This article is about pollinating insects can increase the yield of strawberry plants. Insects and other animals pollinate the flowers of many plants. The importance of insect pollination on the performance of strawberry in 53 studies was reviewed. The yields … | Australian Berry Journal, Pollination, Spring 21, Strawberry | Christopher Menzel | abj pollination spring-21 str ipdm | christopher-menzel | |
| ISS2021: Growing Strawberry from the Equator to the Arctic | This article is about The International Society for Horticultural Science’s 9th International Strawberry Symposium held virtually from 1-5 May 2021. It was originally scheduled to be held in May 2020, in Rimini in Italy, but this was cancelled due to … | Australian Berry Journal, Innovation & Technology, Spring 21, Strawberry | Angela Atkinson | abj innovate-tech spring-21 str | angela-atkinson | |
| Californian strawberry cultivars arrive in Australia | This article is about Californian strawberry cultivars arrive in Australia. Excitement is brewing as the Australian strawberry industry waits in anticipation for the five new strawberry varieties from the University of California strawberry breeding programme to become commercially available. Global … | Australian Berry Journal, Breeding, Spring 21, Strawberry | Rupert Hargreaves | abj breeding spring-21 str | rupert-hargreaves | |
| New varieties from the Australian Strawberry Breeding Program: 2 temperate varieties and 1 subtropical variety | This article is about new varieties from the Australian Strawberry Breeding Program. The aim of the Australian Strawberry Breeding Program (ASBP) is to breed varieties that are specially adapted to Australia’s major production climates: temperate, subtropical, and Mediterranean. These varieties … | Australian Berry Journal, Breeding, Spring 21, Strawberry | Jodi Neal, Katie O’Connor, Plant Breeder | abj breeding spring-21 str | jodi-neal katie-oconnor plant-breeder | |
| Australian Raspberries & Blackberries Marketing Update — Mamamia Partnership | This article is an Australian Raspberries & Blackberries Marketing Update. The Australian Raspberries & Blackberries marketing campaign in 2020-21 encouraged families to eat the berries in everyday meals, with a special focus on breakfast meals. The key message of the … | Australian Berry Journal, Marketing, Rubus, Spring 21 | Adele Nowakowska | abj marketing rub spring-21 | adele-nowakowska | |
| Have your say on levy cut for raspberry & blackberry growers | This article is about the Raspberry and Blackberry Association (RABA) forming initiating the process to reduce the overall levy burden on Rubus growers. Have your say on levy cut for raspberry & blackberry Once the committee has decided on the … | Australian Berry Journal, Rubus, Spring 21 | Rachel Mackenzie | abj rub spring-21 | rachel-mackenzie | |
| Business growth & stability through diversification | This article is about Business growth & stability through diversification. Tasmania is a tourist destination, no one will argue with that. A substantial part of the tourism in Tassie is the agritourism experience. Producers welcome tourists onto their property to … | Australian Berry Journal, Business Management, Business Profile, Rubus, Spring 21 | Celeste Cook | abj bus-mgt profile rub spring-21 | celeste-cook | |
| Berry Industry lends a hand to help researchers address an invasive prickly problem | This article is about the Berry Industry lending a hand to help researchers address cane-boring sawfly. Invasive European blackberries are a scourge to our natural environment, forestry and grazing industries, costing Australian farmers over $103 million per year in lost … | Australian Berry Journal, Industry, Pests, Spring 21 | Raelene Kwong | abj industry pest spring-21 ipdm | raelene-kwong | |
| IPM Notes 1.0 Two-Spotted Mites (TSM) (Tetranychus urticae) | This article is about Integrated Pest Management (IPM). There are many elements that comprise a successful Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program, with regular and well-structured crop monitoring being one element that is a necessity for early detection, identification and treatment … | Australian Berry Journal, Industry, Integrated Pest & Disease Management, Spring 21 | Celeste Cook | abj industry ipdm spring-21 | celeste-cook | |
| Mr ‘Mice’ Guy says be on the lookout for mice activity | This article is about mice plagues. The first half of 2021 has seen mice plagues throughout the grain growing regions and caused the Wellington Correctional Centre in Western New South Wales to be evacuated due to mice damage. Will the … | Australian Berry Journal, Industry, Pests, Spring 21 | Suzette Argent | abj industry pest spring-21 ipdm | suzette-argent | |
| An introduction to the R&D Tax Incentive | This article is an introduction to the R&D Tax Incentive. The Research and Development Tax Incentive (R&D Tax Incentive or R&DTI) encourages research and development (R&D) activities that generate new knowledge. It is a way for the Australian Government to … | Australian Berry Journal, Industry, Innovation & Technology, Spring 21 | Jonathan Turner | abj industry innovate-tech spring-21 | jonathan-turner | |
| National Farmers Federation Diversity in Agriculture Leadership Program 2021 | This article is about the National Farmers Federation Diversity in Agriculture Leadership Program 2021. The Diversity in Agriculture Leadership Program (DiALP) is a mentoring opportunity designed for aspiring female leaders, 25 and over, with a passion for agriculture, and has … | Australian Berry Journal, Industry, Spring 21, Workforce | Angela Atkinson | abj industry spring-21 workforce | angela-atkinson | |
| We hope you’ll find Infopest berry helpful | This article is about Infopest. Infopest is Growcom’s flagship online database for agricultural and veterinary pesticides. Whether you grow bayberries or young berries or anything more mainstream in between, Infopest has the A-Z of berry chemical uses covered. | Australian Berry Journal, Industry, Innovation & Technology, Integrated Pest & Disease Management, Spring 21 | abj industry innovate-tech ipdm spring-21 | |||
| True Blue Certification: Fair Farms all the way | This article is about Fair Farms certification. Boosting the horticulture industry’s reputation is a priority for growers who undertake Fair Farms certification. Delivered and developed by Growcom, the Fair Farms program is a certification process that provides a mechanism for … | Australian Berry Journal, Industry, Labour Law, Spring 21, Workforce | Marsha Aralar | abj industry labour-law spring-21 workforce | marsha-aralar | |
| Pathways to export – not everyone needs to be an exporter! | This article is about pathways to exporting. Industry is constantly being told that export is the pathway to a profitable industry but what does that actually mean for an individual business? This article will take you through the benefits and … | Australian Berry Journal, Export, Industry, Spring 21 | Jenny Van de Meeberg | abj export industry spring-21 | jenny-van-de-meeberg | |
| DIY Research on-farm | This article is about DIY Research on-farm. Doing your own on-farm trials is a low-risk way to evaluate how different practices, products and equipment perform in your growing system. Getting the trial design right before you start is crucial to … | Australian Berry Journal, Business Management, Industry, Spring 21 | Helen Newman, Lorraine Spohr, Sophie Parks | abj bus-mgt industry spring-21 | helen-newman lorraine-spohr sophie-parks | |
| Cyber Security & the Agricultural Industry | This article is about Cyber Security & the Agricultural Industry. It’s late Friday afternoon, well past his intended knock-off time, and Managing Director Anthony is having to make a phone call he’d rather not be making. Instead of going home … | Australian Berry Journal, Industry, Innovation & Technology, Spring 21 | Zac McLeod | abj industry innovate-tech spring-21 | zac-mcleod | |
| Looking to diversify your farm business? Box Hill Institute is here to help | This article is about diversifying your farm business and the Box Hill Institute is here to help. For farming businesses looking to diversify, particularly into the agritourism sector, there are many factors to consider, and new skills required. These include … | Australian Berry Journal, Biosecurity, Industry, Spring 21 | Angela Atkinson | abj biosecurity industry spring-21 | angela-atkinson | |
| Replanting blueberries: things to consider to prevent erosion and sediment loss | This article is about Replanting blueberries: things to consider to prevent erosion and sediment loss. Soil is essentially a non-renewable resource because it erodes faster than it forms. In NSW, soil generally forms at 0.04 to 0.4 tonnes per hectare … | Australian Berry Journal, Blueberry, Climate, Irrigation, Nutrient Management, Soil, Spring 21 | Melinda Simpson | abj bb climate irrigation nutrient-management soil spring-21 | melinda-simpson | |
| Research maps blueberry quality after harvest | This article is about research mapping blueberry quality after harvest. An electronic tongue is one of the tools being used as part of an Honours research project looking at the impact of storage conditions on the quality of blueberries. | Australian Berry Journal, Blueberry, Postharvest, Spring 21 | Brigid Veale | abj bb postharvest spring-21 | brigid-veale | |
| Australian Blueberries Marketing Update | This article is about the Australian Blueberries Marketing Update. The Australian Blueberry marketing campaign is funded solely by the ABGA voluntary levy. If you are a blueberry grower and are not currently paying any levy, please SEE PAGE 107 to … | Australian Berry Journal, Marketing, Spring 21 | Jane Richter | abj marketing spring-21 | jane-richter | |
| The potential effect of flower shape on pollination success in blueberry | This article is about the potential effect of flower shape on pollination success in blueberry. Could the shape or morphology of a flower be important to the attraction of a bee to that flower? To dig a little deeper, we … | Pollination, Spring 21 | Leanne Davis, Madlen Kratz, Melinda Simpson, Sophie Parks | pollination spring-21 ipdm abj | leanne-davis madlen-kratz melinda-simpson sophie-parks | |
| Managing blueberry rust in a cooler climate | This article is about Managing blueberry rust in a cooler climate. Blueberry rust is a plant disease caused by the fungus Thekopsora minima and is currently confined to a small number of properties in Victoria and Tasmania but is endemic … | Australian Berry Journal, Blueberry, Diseases, Spring 21 | Melinda Simpson | abj bb disease spring-21 ipdm | melinda-simpson | |
| Social License in Horticulture | This presentation by the team at Southern Cross University explores the concept of Social License in Horticulture. | Business Management, Social License | Annie O’Shannessy, David Lloyd, Hanabeth Luke | bus-mgt social-license | annie-oshannessy david-lloyd hanabeth-luke | |
| Who to consult when planning for blueberry development | February 2015, Primefact 1388 first edition The blueberry industry in the North Coast region of NSW continues to develop as a major emerging industry, with NSW producing 84% of Australia’s production. The industry is intensive, high in value, a significant … | Blueberry, Social License | Melinda Simpson | bb social-license bus-mgt | melinda-simpson | |
| Blueberry Industry Business Barriers Review – NSW Northern Rivers | The objective of this report is to review and outline economic risks and the major barriers to industry growth for the blueberry growing industry in the Northern Rivers of New South Wales and the Woolgoolga area near Coffs Harbour. A … | Blueberry, Business Management | NSW DPI, RDA Northern Rivers | bb bus-mgt | nsw-dpi rda-northern-rivers | |
| Fruit Fly Control – A challenge for Australian blueberry growers | A presentation from December 2014 introducing Queensland Fruit Fly. | Blueberry, Pests | Richard M. Bull | bb pest ipdm | richard-m-bull | |
| Erosion and sediment control for NSW blueberry growers – A best management practice guide | This document is an updated version of the document Wilk,P and Ireland,G (2008) Soil and Water Management Practice for Blueberry growers in Northern NSW. It has been updated by Local Land Services in consultation with NSW DPI, Soil Conservation Service … | Blueberry, Irrigation, Soil | Greig Ireland, Local Land Services, NSW DPI, Philip Wilk | bb irrigation soil | greig-ireland local-land-services nsw-dpi philip-wilk | |
| FACTSHEET: Water use efficiency in blueberries | April 2020, Primefact 1783, First edition Efficient water use in horticulture crops is a key management strategy for growers. It can help reduce production costs and minimise the negative effects of reduced water availability to plants, including during drought. The … | Blueberry, Irrigation | Melinda Simpson | bb irrigation | melinda-simpson | |
| NSW DPI Berry Plant Protection Guide 2023-24 | This is the fifth edition of the Berry plant protection guide. It is the latest in a series of similar publications that have served industry for over 60 years, providing up-to-date information on all aspects of protecting your orchard from … | Beneficials, Blueberry, ChemClear, Chemicals, Diseases, drumMUSTER, Integrated Pest & Disease Management, Pests, Rubus, Weed Control | Melinda Simpson | beneficials bb chemclear chemicals disease drummuster ipdm pest rub weeds waste | melinda-simpson | |
| Managing blueberry rust in a cool climate | Blueberry rust is caused by the fungus Thekopsora minima. In Tasmania, blueberry rust is confined to a small number of properties in the north of the state and is being managed under a regulated containment program. Preventing blueberry rust infection … | Blueberry, Diseases | TIA | bb disease ipdm | tia | |
| POSTER: Managing Rust in blueberries | This poster gives an overview of blueberry rust. It thrives in warm, wet conditions, especially when there are extended periods of leaf wetness. The disease is caused by the pathogen Pucciniastrum minimum formerly known as Thekopsora minima. Version 1 – … | Blueberry, Chemicals, Diseases | bb chemicals disease ipdm | |||
| POSTER: How ‘clean’ are our strawberries? | A poster explaining the use of IPM instead of chemicals to manage pests in strawberries. | Beneficials, Integrated Pest & Disease Management, Pests, Strawberry | RMCG | beneficials ipdm pest str | rmcg | |
| POSTER: Queensland Fruit Fly | Queensland Fruit Fly Identification poster produced as part of BS15002. | Pests, Strawberry | RMCG | pest str ipdm | rmcg | |
| VIDEO: Strawberry irrigation and nutrient management planning in protective cropping | Tony Bundock from Genesis Horticultural Solutions provides an overview of irrigation and nutrient management planning for strawberries grown in a protected cropping system. The talk was provided during the Hydroponic Farmers Federation farm walk of Sunny Ridge Farms in Boneo … | Growing Systems, Irrigation, Nutrient Management, Strawberry, Video | RMCG, Tony Bundock | growing-systems irrigation nutrient-management str video | rmcg tony-bundock | |
| VIDEO: Accessing export markets – opportunities and shared lessons for strawberries | The opportunity to diversify markets and capitalise on the increasing food demand in Asia, as a result of strengthening economies and a growing middle class, is part of the push to increase export market access for premium Australian produced strawberries. … | Export, Strawberry, Video | RMCG | export str video | rmcg | |
| VIDEO: Fruit Fly Management in Strawberries | Watch this webinar recording from the 1 February 2018 with Dan Papacek and Paul Jones from Bugs for Bugs discuss the biology and behaviour of Queensland Fruit Fly and recommend control and management options, including protein baiting, regular monitoring and … | Pests, Strawberry, Video | RMCG | pest str video ipdm | rmcg | |
| VIDEO: Transitioning from soils to substrates in strawberry production | Watch this webinar recording from the 1 November 2018 as growers and industry experts discuss their experiences with transitioning from soil to substrates. In this recording, moderated by Clinton Muller from RMCG, Marcus van Heijst from Priva Oceania provides an … | Growing Systems, Strawberry, Video | RMCG | growing-systems str video | rmcg | |
| VIDEO: Spotted Wing Drosophila preparedness | Watch this webinar recording from the 11 April 2019 with leading grower and Chair of Protected Cropping Australia Nicky Mann, international researchers Bethan Shaw from East Malling Research with Jessica Lye and James Maino from cesar as they discuss lessons … | Integrated Pest & Disease Management, Pests, Strawberry, Video | RMCG | ipdm pest str video | rmcg | |
| Export supply chain Queensland strawberries to Hong Kong | This factsheet provides an overview of Hong Kong. It is an import-dependent market with 95% of food and beverage products imported from around the world with zero tariff charged on most imports. The Australian market penetration into Hong Kong is … | Export, Strawberry | Bron Ford, Clinton McGrath, RMCG | export str | bron-ford clinton-mcgrath rmcg | |
| New technology in strawberry production | A wide range of technologies have emerged in horticultural industries in recent years. These technologies can improve strawberry production through reducing inputs and increasing efficiency in a range of on and off farm tasks. A number of these technological advancements … | Breeding, Innovation & Technology, Strawberry | RMCG | breeding innovate-tech str | rmcg | |
| Postharvest diseases and disorders of strawberries | This fact sheet provides information on a range of postharvest diseases and disorders that occur in strawberry production. As there are currently no postharvest fungicides available for strawberries, management involves a range of tasks that are to be undertaken throughout … | Chemicals, Diseases, Postharvest, Strawberry | RMCG | chemicals disease postharvest str ipdm | rmcg | |
| Developing Asian markets for Australian strawberries | When thinking about exporting consider: Are the varieties right for the market? Can I supply consistent volumes at the right time? Do I have a branding strategy? Does the fruit meet the QA specifications required? Can I get it there … | Export, Strawberry | Karl McIntosh, RMCG | export str | karl-mcintosh rmcg | |
| Strawberries: Growing the Crop in Western Australia | Growing strawberries as a commercial crop needs attention to detail to achieve the best results. The information in this factsheet, as prepared by the Strawberry Growers Association of Western Australia, summarises advice on growing strawberries as recommended in WA. | Strawberry | Aileen Reid | str | aileen-reid | |
| Managing your soil – Crop rotation and soil amendments | This factsheet explains how to improve the quality of your soil by Rotating cash crops with cover crops. Cover crops can help to build organic matter, break disease cycles and reduce weed competition. Adding compost, mulch, animal manures and biochar … | Soil, Strawberry | RMCG | soil str | rmcg | |
| Keeping soil in its place – Improving soil cover and managing drainage | The movement of soil from strawberry farms can result not only in a loss of valuable top soil and available nutrients, but can also cause off-farm environmental impacts, particularly to waterways. One of the main ways soil moves off farm … | Soil, Strawberry | RMCG | soil str | rmcg | |
| Managing your soil – Taking Soil tests | Soil sampling and testing is usually done prior to planting your strawberry crop, however, specific in-crop testing can be useful, such as testing for available nitrate and ammonium. This factsheet explains how to take samples and why to test your … | Soil, Strawberry | RMCG | soil str | rmcg | |
| Using recycled water for strawberry production | Recycled water is available in nearly all Australian states for horticultural production. Recycled water irrigation schemes offer a number of benefits, including: • Providing an alternative source or supplement to conventional irrigation water • Adding valuable nutrients • Providing an … | Irrigation, Strawberry | RMCG | irrigation str | rmcg | |
| Irrigation water quality for strawberries | When irrigating strawberries, the use of poor water quality can affect both the crop and soil in which the plants are growing. Water analysis is a valuable tool for determining potential or existing salinity problems, developing irrigation strategies, and verifying … | Irrigation, Strawberry | RMCG | irrigation str | rmcg | |
| Silicon for strawberries – A summary of research findings | Silicon is an available nutrient for all plants grown in soil, with its content in plant tissue ranging from 0.1% – 10%. Silicon is a major inorganic constituent in plants, and a significant amount of evidence has been published showing … | Nutrient Management, Strawberry | RMCG | nutrient-management str | rmcg | |
| FACTSHEET: Managing sucking pests in strawberries | Sucking pests include mites, thrips, mirids, jassids, aphids and bugs (such as Rutherglen bug). The feeding activity of sucking pests can damage plant buds, leaves, flowers and strawberry fruit directly. Calendar-based spray programs to control these pests are expensive, and … | Integrated Pest & Disease Management, Pests, Strawberry | RMCG | ipdm pest str | rmcg | |
| FACTSHEET: Managing chewing and biting pests in strawberries | Corn earworm and native budworm (Helicoverpa spp.), cutworms (Agrotis spp.) and scarab beetles (Scarabaeidae) are some of the chewing and biting pests that may impact on the health and profitability of your strawberry crops. This fact sheet summarises the information … | Integrated Pest & Disease Management, Pests, Strawberry | RMCG | ipdm pest str | rmcg | |
| FACTSHEET: Managing foliar and fruit diseases in strawberries | This fact sheet summarises the information you’ll need to get started on the sustainable management of some foliar and fruit disease threats to your crops. Many growers have implemented this Integrated Crop Protection (ICP) approach and achieved success in the … | Diseases, Integrated Pest & Disease Management, Strawberry | RMCG | disease ipdm str | rmcg | |
| FACTSHEET: Organic strawberries A small slice of Australia’s billion dollar organics industry | Organic strawberries are a high value specialty crop, and with the ever-increasing rate of production of conventionally grown strawberries in Australia, many smaller growers may be looking at organics as an opportunity for alternative market access. But is it as … | Organic/Biodynamic, Strawberry | RMCG | organic-biodynamic str | rmcg | |
| POSTER: How can I control pests? Options for controlling chewing and biting pests in strawberries | This table lists the major chewing and biting pests that impact on strawberry production in Australia and available control options. For each pest, the registered and permitted pesticides are listed along with the active ingredient, insecticide group, withholding period (WHP), … | Integrated Pest & Disease Management, Pests, Strawberry | RMCG | ipdm pest str | rmcg | |
| POSTER: How can I control pests? Options for controlling fruit and foliar diseases in strawberries | This table lists the major fruit and foliar diseases that impact on strawberry production in Australia and available control options. For each pest, the registered and permitted pesticides are listed along with the active ingredient, insecticide group, withholding period (WHP), … | Diseases, Integrated Pest & Disease Management, Strawberry | RMCG | disease ipdm str | rmcg | |
| POSTER: How can I control pests? Options for controlling sucking pests in strawberries | This table lists the major sucking pests that impact on strawberry production in Australia and available control options. For each pest, the registered and permitted pesticides are listed along with the active ingredient, insecticide group, withholding period (WHP), and conditions … | Integrated Pest & Disease Management, Pests, Strawberry | RMCG | ipdm pest str | rmcg | |
| Transitioning to protected cropping – Costs and Benefits | This information was developed by Karl McIntosh for the Strawberry Innovation project (August 2018). Facilitating the development of the Australian strawberry industry (BS15002, BS15003 and BS15004) | Business Management, Growing Systems, Strawberry | Karl McIntosh | bus-mgt growing-systems str | karl-mcintosh | |
| Strawberry Innovation Grower Profile – John Hasan: Wandin, Victoria | John Hasan is a second generation strawberry grower, whose family has been growing strawberries and other produce in Wandin since the 1930s. John is also the Chairman of the Victorian Strawberry Industry Development Committee (VSIDC), and involved in many other … | Business Profile, Strawberry | RMCG | profile str bus-mgt | rmcg | |
| Strawberry Innovation Grower Profile – Paul Mancarella – Silvan, Victoria | Paul Mancarella has been growing strawberries in Silvan, in Victoria’s Yarra Valley for 43 years, in rich red soil, among gently rolling hills. The hilly nature of the Silvan area poses challenges for growers who want to minimise erosion and … | Business Profile, Strawberry | RMCG | profile str bus-mgt | rmcg | |
| Strawberry Innovation Grower Profile – Simon Dornauf: Hillwood Berries | The Dornauf family has farmed in the Meander Valley, north of Launceston, for three generations. Their involvement with berries began 30 years ago, when Simon’s father, Robin, began growing raspberries for domestic and export markets. Simon has since been involved … | Business Profile, Strawberry | RMCG | profile str bus-mgt | rmcg | |
| Strawberry Innovation Grower Profile – Sunny Ridge Strawberry Farm, Vic | The Gallace family have been farming at Sunny Ridge since 1964, but in the last couple of years Sunny Ridge has transitioned from a family run business to a professional business managed by a board of directors. Mick Gallace is … | Business Profile, Strawberry | RMCG | profile str bus-mgt | rmcg | |
| Strawberry Innovation Grower Profile – Vanessa and Brenton Sherry: Harvest the Fleurieu | Vanessa and Brenton Sherry have been growing strawberries commercially for a number of years in South Australia. The family began Kuitpo Forest Strawberries in 1999, servicing the Adelaide Produce Market and interstate markets in WA, QLD and NSW, as well … | Business Profile, Strawberry | RMCG | profile str bus-mgt | rmcg | |
| Australian Strawberry Good Practice Guide | The Australian Strawberry Good Practice Guide has been developed as part of the Australian Strawberry Industry Development Program running from 2016-2019. First edition published January 2019 | Diseases, Hort Innovation, Integrated Pest & Disease Management, Irrigation, Nutrient Management, Pests, Strawberry | RMCG | disease hort-innovation ipdm irrigation nutrient-management pest str | rmcg | |
| Facilitating the development of the Australian Strawberry Industry – temperate regional delivery | Final Report for Hort Innovation project BS15004 – Facilitating the development of the Australian strawberry industry – temperate regional delivery which ran from 2016-2019 led by Victorian Strawberry Industry Development Committee (VSIDC) & Dr Angela Atkinson. | Hort Innovation, Strawberry | Angela Atkinson | hort-innovation str | angela-atkinson | |
| Facilitating the development of the Australian Strawberry Industry – subtropical regional delivery | Final Report for Hort Innovation project BS15003 – Facilitating the development of the Australian strawberry industry – subtropical regional delivery which ran from 2016-2019 led by Queensland Strawberry Industry Promotions Council (QSIPC) & Jen Rowling. | Hort Innovation, Strawberry | Jen Rowling | hort-innovation str | jen-rowling | |
| Facilitating the development of the Australian strawberry industry | Final Report for Hort Innovation project BS15002 – Facilitating the development of the Australian strawberry industry which ran from 2016-2019 led by RMCG | Hort Innovation, Strawberry | Clinton Muller, Kristen Stirling | hort-innovation str | clinton-muller kristen-stirling | |
| Strawberries – not a host of Mediterranean fruit fly | Medfly is a pest of quarantine concern and strawberry is regulated by some markets as a host of medfly, requiring postharvest treatment to access those markets. Within Australia for domestic trade, the regulation of a fruit or vegetable as a … | Pests, Strawberry | DAFWA | pest str ipdm | dafwa | |
| Strawberry root and crown rot disease survey 2005-2006 | Reports of unusually high numbers of plant deaths in strawberry crops from growers in Western Australia prompted a survey to identify the cause. Plant and oil samples were taken from a range of growers and runner sources over a two-year … | Diseases, Strawberry | Dennis Phillips, Hossein Golzar | disease str ipdm | dennis-phillips hossein-golzar | |
| Increasing the Shelf life of Australian Strawberries | The purpose of this report is to communicate the findings of Project BS06028 which investigated the major pre and post harvest determinants of quality and shelf life in strawberries with a view to improving handling of berries at all points … | Strawberry, Supply Chain | Aileen Reid, Vivek Bhat | str supply-chain | aileen-reid vivek-bhat | |
| Incorporating Agritourism into your berry business | Pick Your Own/U-Pick, Strawberry | Bronwyn Ford | pick-your-own-u-pick str bus-mgt | bronwyn-ford | ||
| 2019 Strawberry Review Report Edition 1 | A report on the productivity of strawberry fields in Queensland and Florida in a warming climate. | Breeding, Climate, Strawberry | Christopher Menzel, Natalia Peres | breeding climate str | christopher-menzel natalia-peres | |
| Best practice bee management for blueberries | This is an article is about the best practice bee management for blueberries. Bees (Honey and Native bees) and other insects play a pivotal role in pollinating berry crops. Inadequate pollination can result in smaller or imperfect fruit as not … | Australian Berry Journal, Beneficials, Blueberry, Pollination, Winter 20 | Melinda Simpson | abj beneficials bb pollination winter-20 ipdm | melinda-simpson | |
| Profile: The Crolla Family – A chance meeting changes the whole family’s lives | This article is a profile about the Crolla Family and a chance meeting that changed the whole family’s lives. The Crolla family are English-Italian immigrants who migrated to Australia after World War Two and settled in Adelaide, South Australia. Having … | Australian Berry Journal, Blueberry, Business Profile, Winter 20 | Melinda Simpson | abj bb profile winter-20 bus-mgt | melinda-simpson | |
| Boosting raspberry storage life | This is an article is about boosting raspberry storage life. Despite their name and presence in this journal, raspberries are not actually berries. Rather, they are an aggregate fruit – a cluster of 75 to 85 ripened ovaries (drupelets) produced … | Australian Berry Journal, Postharvest, Rubus, Supply Chain, Winter 20 | Jenny Ekman | abj postharvest rub supply-chain winter-20 | jenny-ekman | |
| Native bees and berry crops | This is an article is about native bees and berry crops. In our research, we investigated native bees in berry farms in and around the Yarra Valley, Victoria. We identified several native bee species visiting the flowers of raspberry, blackberry, … | Australian Berry Journal, Beneficials, Pollination, Rubus, Winter 20 | Joshua Coates, Julian Brown, Saul Cunningham | abj beneficials pollination rub winter-20 ipdm | joshua-coates julian-brown saul-cunningham | |
| Profile: The Clark Family – Both Growers & Processors | This is an article is profile about the Clark Family, growers & processors in Tasmania. Richard Clark is a second-generation berry farmer. He was raised on the family farm, Lanoma Estate, in Westerway approximately an hours’ drive from Hobart. After … | Australian Berry Journal, Business Profile, Rubus, Winter 20 | Claire McCrory | abj profile rub winter-20 bus-mgt | claire-mccrory | |
| Spot and blotch diseases of Rubus in Australia | This is an article is about Spot and blotch diseases of Rubus in Australia. In early 2020, the Victorian Blackberry Task Force, in conjunction with Berries Australia and Australian Rubus growers, participated in a survey to better understand the spot … | Australian Berry Journal, Diseases, Rubus, Winter 20 | Robin Adair | abj disease rub winter-20 ipdm | robin-adair | |
| Black TIF mulch reduces Charcoal Rot of strawberry more effectively than silver TIF | This is an article is about Black TIF mulch reducing Charcoal Rot of strawberry more effectively than silver TIF. Charcoal rot, caused by the soil-borne fungus Macrophomina phaseolina, is a crown disease of strawberry that kills plants. Charcoal rot has … | Australian Berry Journal, Diseases, Growing Systems, Strawberry, Winter 20 | Apollo Gomez, David Oag, Dylan McFarlane, Scott Mattner | abj disease growing-systems str winter-20 ipdm | apollo-gomez david-oag dylan-mcfarlane scott-mattner | |
| New practices for Improved control of Charcoal Rot | This is an article is about New practices for Improved control of Charcoal Rot. Over the past three years, the research team of the national charcoal rot project (BS15005) have made many significant advances that enable strawberry growers to more … | Australian Berry Journal, Diseases, Strawberry, Winter 20 | Apollo Gomez, David Oag, Dylan McFarlane, Scott Mattner | abj disease str winter-20 ipdm | apollo-gomez david-oag dylan-mcfarlane scott-mattner | |
| Australian Strawberry Breeding Program Update | This is an article is about the Australian Strawberry Breeding Program Update. The Australian Strawberry Breeding Program (ASBP) is a national breeding program, with a focus on Australia’s three major production climates: temperate, subtropical, and Mediterranean. The program’s aim is … | Australian Berry Journal, Breeding, Strawberry, Winter 20 | Jodi Neal, Katie O’Connor, Plant Breeder | abj breeding str winter-20 | jodi-neal katie-oconnor plant-breeder | |
| Cold plasma to manage postharvest fungal pathogens of strawberries | This is an article is about Cold plasma to manage postharvest fungal pathogens of strawberries. Strawberries are very susceptible to microbial damage. Nearly half of all strawberries produced are lost between harvesting and consumption, with 30% of these losses attributed … | Australian Berry Journal, Diseases, Innovation & Technology, Strawberry, Supply Chain, Winter 20 | Farhana Momtaz, Giles Hardy, Katie Dunne, Kirsty Bayliss | abj disease innovate-tech str supply-chain winter-20 ipdm | farhana-momtaz giles-hardy katie-dunne kirsty-bayliss | |
| Funding plugs big future for Australia’s strawberry industry | This is an article is about using innovation to overcome issues found in a commercial strawberry nursery.A commercial nursery in the Southern Downs is paving the way for Australia’s strawberry industry after developing a new way to grow strawberries. Spring … | Australian Berry Journal, Innovation & Technology, Nurseries, Propagation, Strawberry, Winter 20 | QRIDA | abj innovate-tech nurseries propagation str winter-20 | qrida | |
| Klaas Plas: the Dutchman down under | This is an article is a profile about Klaas Plas a Dutch strawberry expert. Back in pre-COVID March, Fruit Growers Tasmania (FGT) held the first instalment in a series of Berry Information Days, in Launceston. To launch the series, Dutch … | Australian Berry Journal, Business Profile, Innovation & Technology, Integrated Pest & Disease Management, Pests, Winter 20 | Claire McCrory | abj profile innovate-tech ipdm pest winter-20 bus-mgt | claire-mccrory | |
| Glasshouse strawberry pollination using native stingless bees | This is an article is about Glasshouse strawberry pollination using native stingless bees. Meeting the high demand for strawberries entails measures to ensure year-round production, including in protected cropping environments. Most varieties require insect pollination to increase yield and fruit … | Australian Berry Journal, Beneficials, Pollination, Strawberry, Winter 20 | James Cook, Mark Hall, Markus Riegler, Onyeka Nzie, Robert Spooner-Hart | abj beneficials pollination str winter-20 ipdm | james-cook mark-hall markus-riegler onyeka-nzie robert-spooner-hart | |
| Profile: Anthony Yewers, Berry Sweet | This is an article is a profile about Anthony Yewers from Berry Sweet. Anthony Yewers grows strawberries as well as other berries at multiple sites in WA. His parents were strawberry growers and initially, after finishing school, Anthony had no … | Australian Berry Journal, Business Profile, Strawberry, Winter 20 | Katie Dunne | abj profile str winter-20 bus-mgt | katie-dunne | |
| Profile: Portland Strawberries – A Charcoal Rot success story Bolwarra, Victoria | This is an article is a grower profile about Portland Strawberries and their success with tackling charcoal rot. In 2017, the Victorian Strawberry Industry Development Committee (VSIDC) funded a project to survey all strawberry farms in Victoria for the soil … | Australian Berry Journal, Business Profile, Diseases, Innovation & Technology, Strawberry, Winter 20 | Angela Atkinson | abj profile disease innovate-tech str winter-20 bus-mgt ipdm | angela-atkinson | |
| It’s a family affair growing strawberries in SEQ | This is an article is grower profile about a family growing strawberries in SEQ. Laura and Pieter Hendriksen started growing strawberries in 1985 along with an assortment of vegetables including cherry tomatoes, zucchini and button squash. It all began at … | Australian Berry Journal, Business Profile, Strawberry, Winter 20 | Bron Ford | abj profile str winter-20 bus-mgt | bron-ford | |
| Red leaf disorder | This is an article is about Red leaf disorder and how it is affecting strawberry plants. Red leaf is a disorder that affects strawberry plants. Signs of the disorder include a reddening of leaves and a decline in plant health. | Australian Berry Journal, Diseases, Strawberry, Winter 20 | abj disease str winter-20 ipdm | |||
| Blueberries from 2019–2020 – the inflection point | This is an article is profile about Fall Creek Farm & Nursery, Inc. Cort is an International Blueberry Organization founder and Co-CEO of Fall Creek Farm & Nursery, Inc. based in Oregon. The business is an international blueberry breeding and … | Australian Berry Journal, Autumn 20, Blueberry, Business Profile, Nurseries, Propagation | Cort Brazelton | abj autumn-20 bb profile nurseries propagation bus-mgt | cort-brazelton | |
| Getting to know Botryosphaeria stem blight | This is an article is about Botryosphaeria stem blight and its effect on your crop. Fungi associated with stem blight in Australia include Neofusicoccum parvum, N. australe, N. oculatum, N. macroclavatum, Lasiodiplodia theobromae, L. pseudotheobromae and Botryosphaeria dothidea. | Australian Berry Journal, Autumn 20, Blueberry, Diseases | Melinda Simpson | abj autumn-20 bb disease ipdm | melinda-simpson | |
| The causes of blueberry fruit rejections | This is an article is about the causes of blueberry fruit rejections. Effective disease management plays a crucial role for growers and supply chain partners in producing high-quality fruit. Blueberries are at heightened risk of disease development along the supply … | Australian Berry Journal, Autumn 20, Diseases, Supply Chain | Ebony Faichney | abj autumn-20 disease supply-chain ipdm | ebony-faichney | |
| Think you know the dam rules? | This is an article is about knowing the current regulations pertaining to your dam. The NSW state independent water regulator has found that in the Coffs area, most of the significant non-compliance with the rules is regarding dam size, licensing … | Australian Berry Journal, Autumn 20, Blueberry, Irrigation | abj autumn-20 bb irrigation | |||
| Water management during drought | This is an article is about water management during drought. During drought, producers should implement all possible management strategies that maximise water use efficiency and minimise the negative effects of reduced water to the plants. This article provides some strategies … | Australian Berry Journal, Autumn 20, Blueberry, Climate, Innovation & Technology, Irrigation | Melinda Simpson | abj autumn-20 bb climate innovate-tech irrigation | melinda-simpson | |
| Australia’s horticulture sector backs Fair Farms | This is an article is about how Australia’s horticulture sector backs Fair Farms. Since its launch in June 2019, more than 100 growers and other horticulture businesses from across Australia have joined the industry developed Fair Farms Training and Certification … | Australian Berry Journal, Autumn 20, Industry, Labour Law, Workforce | Thomas Hertel | abj autumn-20 industry labour-law workforce | thomas-hertel | |
| Don’t waste coir from hydroponics | This article is summarised from the final report for this project presented in June 2019: Coir waste management for hydroponic berries (MT17016). This project has been funded by Hort Innovation using the Strawberry and Raspberry & Blackberry research and development … | Australian Berry Journal, Autumn 20, Hort Innovation, Industry, Strawberry, Waste | Doris Blaesing | abj autumn-20 hort-innovation industry str waste | doris-blaesing | |
| Harvest insights to help you understand your consumer | This is an article is about how Harvest insights to help you understand your consumer. Hort Innovation has partnered with market data research organisation Nielsen to produce an online data insight platform called “Harvest to Home”. This multi-industry investment is … | Australian Berry Journal, Autumn 20, Hort Innovation, Industry, Market Data, Marketing | Jane Richter | abj autumn-20 hort-innovation industry market-data marketing | jane-richter | |
| Laughter is the best medicine for Queensland strawberry growers | This is an article is about using laughter a cure for farming stress. Queensland strawberry growers have been forced to deal with a great deal in recent years; the storms at planting time, the tampering crisis that brought the industry … | Australian Berry Journal, Autumn 20, Industry, Innovation & Technology, Workforce, Workplace Safety | Bron Ford | abj autumn-20 industry innovate-tech workforce safety | bron-ford | |
| Move over plastic, it’s time to go green | This is an article is a grower profile and their move to ensure farm sustainability. Moondarra Blueberries is owned and operated by the Deveson family who planted their first blueberry block in 1979. Over 40 years a reputation has developed … | Australian Berry Journal, Autumn 20, Business Profile, Food Waste, Industry, Innovation & Technology, Plastic Waste, Waste | abj autumn-20 profile food industry innovate-tech plastic waste bus-mgt | |||
| Next Gen supply chain tour hits the mark | This is an article is about twenty-one growers and other industry representatives recently participated in a NextGen Supply Chain Field Trip delivered in Queensland by the Berries Australia Industry Development and Communications Project funded by Hort Innovation. | Australian Berry Journal, Autumn 20, Hort Innovation, Industry, Innovation & Technology | Bron Ford | abj autumn-20 hort-innovation industry innovate-tech | bron-ford | |
| If it can move, it can carry pests, diseases and weeds! On-farm biosecurity– Top 5 Tips | This is an article about pests, diseases, weeds and top 5 tips On-farm biosecurity. There are many pathways through which diseases, pests and weed seeds can enter your property, or move from one part of a farm to another. Some … | Australian Berry Journal, Autumn 20, Biosecurity, Diseases, Industry, Integrated Pest & Disease Management, Pests, Weed Control | Angela Atkinson | abj autumn-20 biosecurity disease industry ipdm pest weeds | angela-atkinson | |
| Spotted wing drosophila: the overseas experience & tips to stay a step ahead | This is an article about spotted wing drosophila the overseas experience & tips to stay a step ahead. In a review headed by Plant and Food Research – Australia, the project has now investigated circumstances surrounding first detections of SWD … | Australian Berry Journal, Autumn 20, Industry, Integrated Pest & Disease Management, Pests | Jessica Lye | abj autumn-20 industry ipdm pest | jessica-lye | |
| Spotted Wing Drosophila: what is being done to prepare? | This is an article about Spotted Wing Drosophila and what is being done to prepare. This update provides information from the following projects that are funded by Hort Innovation using the Strawberry and Raspberry & Blackberry R&D levies and contributions … | Australian Berry Journal, Autumn 20, Industry, Integrated Pest & Disease Management, Pests | Jessica Lye | abj autumn-20 industry ipdm pest | jessica-lye | |
| Waste not, want not | This is an article about dealing with waste in the berry industry. The origin of that saying is really not clear, unlike its meaning; if one is not wasteful then one will not be in need. Why is there suddenly … | Australian Berry Journal, Autumn 20, Industry, Plastic Waste, Supply Chain, Waste | abj autumn-20 industry plastic supply-chain waste | |||
| Growing Leaders | This is an article about cross-industry program that will build leadership skills among young people in Australian horticulture. Applications are now open for a cross-industry program that will build leadership skills among young people in Australian horticulture. The Growing Leaders … | Australian Berry Journal, Autumn 20, Business Management, Emerging Leaders, Rubus | David Hanlon | abj autumn-20 bus-mgt emerging-leaders rub | david-hanlon | |
| Fresh Produce Safety Centre – Food Safety Grower Guides | As part of the Industry Outreach Strategy for Food Safety Standards initiative funded by the NSW Department of Primary Industries (NSW DPI) in 2022, the FPSC developed 13 Food Safety Grower Guides to fill recognised gaps in industry resources for … | Food Safety, LOTE | food-safety lote | |||
| Improving plant industry access to new genetics through faster and more accurate diagnostics using next generation sequencing (MT18005) | This is an article about improving plant industry access to new genetics through faster and more accurate diagnostics using next generation sequencing (MT18005). A new project, funded by Hort Innovation using the Raspberry and Blackberry R&D levy and contributions from … | Australian Berry Journal, Autumn 20, Innovation & Technology, Propagation, Rubus | Roberto Barrero | abj autumn-20 innovate-tech propagation rub | roberto-barrero | |
| Raspberry rescue – increasing storage life with SO2 sheets | This is an article about Raspberry rescue increasing storage life with SO2 sheets. Fresh raspberries are surely one of the most perishable of all fruit. Before new varieties became available and turnover increased, major supermarkets would report losses of up … | Australian Berry Journal, Autumn 20, Postharvest, Rubus, Supply Chain | Jenny Ekman | abj autumn-20 postharvest rub supply-chain | jenny-ekman | |
| Recent advances in shelf-life extension for the rubus and blueberry growers | This is an article about the recent advances in shelf-life extension for the rubus and blueberry growers. Current supply chains focus heavily on cool chain management to preserve fruit quality. Before investing time and money in expensive post-harvest systems and … | Australian Berry Journal, Autumn 20, Rubus, Supply Chain | Nha Huynh | abj autumn-20 rub supply-chain | nha-huynh | |
| A perennial problem: powdery mildew | This is an article about the perennial problem of powdery mildew. For our project we are lucky enough to work with a major berry grower. We wanted to ensure the project was applicable and relevant, so we went to them … | Australian Berry Journal, Autumn 20, Diseases, Strawberry | Claire McCrory | abj autumn-20 disease str ipdm | claire-mccrory | |
| Strawberry seasonal plant outlook and propagator summary | This is an article about Strawberry seasonal plant outlook and propagator summary. The supply of strawberry plants, both bare root runners and seedling plugs, for winter fruit production was challenging for some commercial propagators during 2019 – particularly those located … | Australian Berry Journal, Autumn 20, Nurseries, Propagation, Strawberry | Bron Ford | abj autumn-20 nurseries propagation str | bron-ford | |
| An update on fresh Strawberry imports from Japan | This is an article about an update on fresh Strawberry imports from Japan. Australia is one of 164 members of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) who deals with the global rules of trade between nations. Its main function is to … | Australian Berry Journal, Autumn 20, Industry, Market Data, Strawberry | Rachel Mackenzie | abj autumn-20 industry market-data str | rachel-mackenzie | |
| The Victorian Strawberry Industry Certification Authority: The story of healthy runners | This is an article about The Victorian Strawberry Industry Certification Authority and the story of healthy runners. The Victorian Strawberry Industry Certification Authority Inc. (VSICA) is an independent body that inspects runners and ensures nursery growers produce them using the … | Australian Berry Journal, Autumn 20, Breeding, Nurseries, Propagation, Strawberry | abj autumn-20 breeding nurseries propagation str | |||
| Yield is strongly related to leaf area expansion in strawberries – implications for cropping under climate change | This is an article about the yield being strongly related to leaf area expansion in strawberries and the implications for cropping under climate change. This article examines the relationship between productivity and leaf area expansion in strawberry plants growing on … | Australian Berry Journal, Autumn 20, Climate, Strawberry | Christopher Menzel | abj autumn-20 climate str | christopher-menzel | |
| Clean Coastal Catchments: project update | This is an article about Clean Coastal Catchments project update. The Clean Coastal Catchments (CCC) project is funded through the NSW Government’s Marine Estate Management Strategy to improve water quality for our ocean, estuaries, and coastal wetlands. CCC is working … | Australian Berry Journal, Blueberry, Industry, Irrigation, Summer 19 | Melinda Simpson | abj bb industry irrigation summer-19 | melinda-simpson | |
| Expanding crop protection options for control of blueberry rust | This is an article about expanding crop protection options for control of blueberry rust. The project specifically addresses issues of current concern for the Blueberry organic sector, but findings will also be relevant to conventional growers and blueberry growers in … | Australian Berry Journal, Blueberry, Diseases, Summer 19 | Melinda Simpson, Michele Buntain | abj bb disease summer-19 ipdm | melinda-simpson michele-buntain | |
| Managing blueberry rust in a cool climate | This is an article about managing blueberry rust in a cool climate. Blueberry rust is caused by the fungus Thekopsora minima. In Tasmania, blueberry rust is confined to a small number of properties in the north of the state and … | Australian Berry Journal, Blueberry, Diseases, Summer 19 | Kara Barry, Michele Buntain | abj bb disease summer-19 ipdm | kara-barry michele-buntain | |
| Managing your spray in blueberries | This is an article about managing your spray in blueberries. Effective and efficient spray application is important for blueberry production. Spray liquid (concentration) and sprayer air outputs (coverage) need to be matched to different bush targets to deliver an effective … | Australian Berry Journal, Blueberry, Chemicals, Innovation & Technology, Pests, Spray Management, Summer 19, Weed Control | Melinda Simpson | abj bb chemicals innovate-tech pest spray-management summer-19 weeds ipdm | melinda-simpson | |
| Australian Blueberries Marketing Update | This is an article about the Australian Blueberries Marketing Update. Australian Blueberries has now been working with Magnum & Co for two seasons to support the growth objective of getting more people, buying more fresh blueberries, more frequently. | Australian Berry Journal, Blueberry, Marketing, Summer 19 | Jane Richter | abj bb marketing summer-19 | jane-richter | |
| New interim fertiliser guidelines for Australian blueberry growers | This is an article about the new interim fertiliser guidelines for Australian blueberry growers. The NSW Department of Primary Industries (DPI) has released new interim guidelines for fertiliser use in the blueberry industry to address the current lack of appropriate … | Australian Berry Journal, Blueberry, Nutrient Management, Summer 19 | Sophie Parks | abj bb nutrient-management summer-19 | sophie-parks | |
| Optimising pollination in protected cropping environments | This is an article about Optimising pollination in protected cropping environments. Berries will receive a pollination boost under a new research project that investigates novel technology and practices for optimising pollination in protected cropping environments. | Australian Berry Journal, Blueberry, Pollination, Summer 19 | Melinda Simpson | abj bb pollination summer-19 ipdm | melinda-simpson | |
| Costa sees a berry bright future in China | This is an article about Costa seeing a berry bright future in China. By 2010, the emerging urban-affluent class in China was starting to make headlines. A report by McKinsey published in the late noughties highlighted the ballooning spending power … | Australian Berry Journal, Export, Industry, Summer 19 | Jane Richter | abj export industry summer-19 | jane-richter | |
| Queensland berry producers learn from desert experts | This is an article about Queensland berry producers learning from desert experts. A delegation of horticultural producers including berry growers from Queensland’s Granite Belt have recently returned from a study tour of the Unites Arab Emirates (UAE). The practical “classroom“, … | Australian Berry Journal, Climate, Growing Systems, Industry, Innovation & Technology, Irrigation, Nutrient Management, Summer 19 | Bron Ford | abj climate growing-systems industry innovate-tech irrigation nutrient-management summer-19 | bron-ford | |
| Improving our preparedness for Xylella fastidiosa | This is an article about improving our preparedness for Xylella fastidiosa. Xylella fastidiosa is an invasive bacterial plant pathogen that causes significant environmental and economic impacts. It is No. 1 on Australia’s Top 40 list of exotic and unwanted plant … | Australian Berry Journal, Industry, Pests, Summer 19 | Angela Atkinson | abj industry pest summer-19 ipdm | angela-atkinson | |
| Managing Queensland Fruit Fly in Berries | This is an article about the managing of fruit flies in Berries in Queensland. Adult Queensland fruit flies (QFF) are about 6–8 mm long and are coloured reddish brown with yellow markings (Figure 1). They are most active in warm, … | Australian Berry Journal, Industry, Pests, Summer 19 | Melinda Simpson | abj industry pest summer-19 ipdm | melinda-simpson | |
| Spotted Wing Drosophila: where will this world citizen make its next travel destination? | This is an article about spotted wing Drosophila in the soft fruit industries. The spotted wing drosophila (SWD) is a global pest of soft fruit industries and the subject of a current Hort Innovation funded biosecurity project led by Plant … | Australian Berry Journal, Diseases, Hort Innovation, Industry, Summer 19 | Francesca Noakes, Jessica Lye | abj disease hort-innovation industry summer-19 ipdm | francesca-noakes jessica-lye | |
| Prevention is better than cure | This is an article about an examination of the issue of reputation protection in the berry industry. In early October this year, over 50 berry growers, industry stakeholders and supply chain participants gathered at Tweed Heads to examine the issue … | Australian Berry Journal, Crisis Management, Food Safety, Industry, Summer 19 | Sean Dignum | abj crisis food-safety industry summer-19 bus-mgt | sean-dignum | |
| WA Food and Beverage Packaging Forum Highlights | This is an article about the highlights from the WA Food and Beverage Packaging Forum. A full day of presentations accompanied by trade exhibits was held on 26 October. Three excellent speakers gave engaging presentations on many aspects of packaging. | Australian Berry Journal, Industry, Summer 19, Supply Chain | Aileen Reid | abj industry summer-19 supply-chain | aileen-reid | |
| Raspberry & Blackberry Marketing Snapshot — 2018/19 | This is an article about a snapshot into Raspberry & Blackberry Marketing for 2018/19. Increasing the domestic per capita consumption of raspberries and blackberries by 40 per cent by 2021, supported by positive consumer perceptions of product value, is a … | Australian Berry Journal, Hort Innovation, Market Data, Marketing, Rubus, Summer 19 | Olivia Grey | abj hort-innovation market-data marketing rub summer-19 | olivia-grey | |
| ‘Doreen’ to lend a helping hand in blackberry crops | This is an article about an integrated pest management system ‘Doreen’ lending a helping hand in blackberry crops fight against Redberry mite. Redberry mite is a tricky pest of commercial blackberries, but it is not alone. Investigating redberry mite (RBM) … | Australian Berry Journal, Integrated Pest & Disease Management, Pests, Rubus, Summer 19 | Michele Buntain | abj ipdm pest rub summer-19 | michele-buntain | |
| Reducing the risk of Red Drupelet Reversion (RDR) | This is an article about reducing the risk of Red Drupelet Reversion (RDR). Rubus researcher and recent University of Tasmania graduate, Dr Max Edgley, has published his latest article in Scientia Horticulture. This study concludes a series of field trials … | Australian Berry Journal, Diseases, Rubus, Summer 19 | Claire McCrory | abj disease rub summer-19 ipdm | claire-mccrory | |
| Charcoal Rot — A Disease of Strawberry and Blueberry | This is an article about Charcoal Rot a disease of Strawberry and Blueberry. Charcoal rot is a major disease of strawberry with the potential to cause significant plant deaths and devastating crop losses. Charcoal rot disease is caused by the … | Australian Berry Journal, Blueberry, Diseases, Industry, Strawberry, Summer 19 | David Oag | abj bb disease industry str summer-19 ipdm | david-oag | |
| Australian Strawberry Breeding Program Update | This is an article about an update to the Australian Strawberry Breeding Program. The Australian Strawberry Breeding Program (ASBP) has now completed our 2019 trials for subtropical and Mediterranean production regions. As such, it’s a good time to let you … | Australian Berry Journal, Breeding, Strawberry, Summer 19 | Jodi Neal | abj breeding str summer-19 | jodi-neal | |
| Facilitating the development of the Australian strawberry industry — key learnings | This is an article about facilitating the development of the Australian strawberry industry key learnings. The strawberry industry strategic investment plan (2012-2017) identified industry adoption of research and development outcomes as a critical issue, in part due to a lack … | Australian Berry Journal, Innovation & Technology, Strawberry, Summer 19 | Angela Atkinson | abj innovate-tech str summer-19 | angela-atkinson | |
| Impact of climate change on the yields of strawberry fields on the Sunshine Coast | This is an article about the impact of climate change on the yields of strawberry fields on the Sunshine Coast. Global climate change is expected to increase both temperature and the concentration of CO2 (carbon dioxide) in the atmosphere. These … | Australian Berry Journal, Climate, Strawberry, Summer 19 | Christopher Menzel | abj climate str summer-19 | christopher-menzel | |
| Making Queensland strawberries Strawesome again | This is an article about making Queensland strawberries Strawesome again. It’s been over a year since the strawberry world was turned upside down in Australia by the deliberate tampering incident. In rapid response to the situation, the Queensland Government laid … | Australian Berry Journal, Marketing, Strawberry, Summer 19 | Jane Richter | abj marketing str summer-19 | jane-richter | |
| Investigation into the cause of red leaf disorder in strawberry plants: an update | This is an article about an update on the investigation into the cause of red leaf disorder in strawberry plants. In February 2019, the Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (DAF) funded a study to examine possible causes of the … | Diseases, Strawberry, Summer 19 | Joanna Kristoffersen, Michelle Paynter | disease str summer-19 ipdm abj | joanna-kristoffersen michelle-paynter | |
| Crisis Management – what to do | Don’t talk to any media – call 1300 201 713 – let Berries Australia take the lead to safeguard the assets and wellbeing of the Australian Berry Industries | Crisis Management | crisis bus-mgt | |||
| Cesar-getting to know the beneficials in your crops | A list of beneficial insects from Cesar | Beneficials, Integrated Pest & Disease Management | Lilia Jenkins | beneficials ipdm | lilia-jenkins | |
| NSW DPI Berries Resource Hub | A link to the NSW DPI Berry resource hub | Blueberry, Rubus, Strawberry | bb rub str | |||
| Minor Use Permits – Berries | A booklet listing all the current Minor Use Permits for the Australian berry industries listed by crop | Blueberry, Chemicals, Diseases, Integrated Pest & Disease Management, Pests, Rubus, Strawberry | bb chemicals disease ipdm pest rub str | |||
| National Biosecurity Training Hub | The National Biosecurity Training Hub provides a centralised platform for biosecurity training to support biosecurity preparedness, response and recovery. The Hub is designed to make it easier for Australians to access a range of biosecurity training and for training providers … | Biosecurity | biosecurity | |||
| UVC as a non-chemical alternative for managing strawberry diseases | This is an article about the use of UVC as a non-chemical alternative for managing strawberry diseases. The number of fungicides available to plant propagators and strawberry growers is limited and has seen the emergence of fungicide resistance in multiple … | Diseases, Innovation & Technology, Strawberry, Summer 22 | Helen Newman | disease innovate-tech str sum-22 ipdm abj | helen-newman | |
| Latest update from the Australian Strawberry Breeding Program | This is an article about the latest update from the Australian Strawberry Breeding Program. The Australian Strawberry Breeding Program (ASBP) aims to breed new varieties that are specifically adapted to Australia’s three major production climates: temperate, subtropical, and Mediterranean. These … | Breeding, Strawberry, Summer 22 | Jodi Neal, Katie O’Connor | breeding str sum-22 abj | jodi-neal katie-oconnor | |
| Impact of global warming on the yields of strawberry in southern Queensland | This is an article about the Impact of global warming on the yields of strawberry in southern Queensland. Climate plays a key role on the productivity of strawberry. The average daily mean temperature has increased by 2°C over the season … | Climate, Strawberry, Summer 22 | Christopher Menzel | climate str sum-22 abj | christopher-menzel | |
| Cold-plasma mediated control of postharvest strawberry pathogens | This is an article about cold-plasma mediated control of postharvest strawberry pathogens. The rapid growth of fungi on strawberries is estimated to cause up to 50% of postharvest losses1,5. An effective control measure that does not affect fruit quality is … | Diseases, Food Safety, Innovation & Technology, Strawberry, Summer 22 | Farhana Momtaz, Giles Hardy, Kirsty Bayliss | disease food-safety innovate-tech str sum-22 ipdm abj | farhana-momtaz giles-hardy kirsty-bayliss | |
| RB21002 – Alternative growing media for hydroponic Rubus production | This is an article about an alternative growing media for hydroponic Rubus production. Alternative growing media for hydroponic Rubus production – a desktop review – was commissioned in response to increasing costs and supply-chain interruptions of sourcing coir, the preferred … | Growing Systems, Innovation & Technology, Rubus, Summer 22 | Doris Blaesing | growing-systems innovate-tech rub sum-22 abj | doris-blaesing | |
| $2.4 million boost for Rubus pest management | This is an article about a $2.4 million boost for Rubus pest management. The program will be delivered through Hort Innovation and led by the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture (TIA) partnering with NSW Department of Primary Industries (NSW DPI) and … | Hort Innovation, Pests, Rubus, Summer 22 | Jonathan Finch, Michele Buntain, Stephen Quarrell | hort-innovation pest rub sum-22 ipdm abj | jonathan-finch michele-buntain stephen-quarrell | |
| Profile: Roly & Jemma Mackinnon, Mountford Berries, Tasmania | This is an article profiling Roly & Jemma Mackinnon from Mountford Berries in Tasmania. Roly and his family run a mixed farming enterprise at Longford in the states’ north. Roly started his working life on the farm alongside his brother … | Business Profile, Rubus, Summer 22 | Mark Salter | profile rub sum-22 bus-mgt abj | mark-salter | |
| Victoria: Berry Biosecurity Field Day | This is an article about the Victorian berry biosecurity field day. On Thursday14 September a Biosecurity Field Day was held at Fresh Berry Co in Coldstream in the Yarra Valley. The day was a joint effort by Berries Australia, VSICA … | Biosecurity, Industry, Summer 22 | Angela Atkinson | biosecurity industry sum-22 abj | angela-atkinson | |
| Varroa mite – where are we at? | This is an article about an update on Varroa mite. On 22 June 2022 Varroa destructor (Varroa mite) was detected in two of six sentinel hives at the Port of Newcastle in NSW, as a result of routine surveillance. All … | Industry, Pests, Summer 22 | Melinda Simpson | industry pest sum-22 ipdm abj | melinda-simpson | |
| Tasmania: Pre-Season Berry Field Day 2022 | This is an article about the Tasmania pre-season berry field day. Fruit Growers Tasmania and Berries Australia held a berry field day at “Berried in Tas” at Carrick on Friday 2 September 2022. Pest and disease management was the theme … | Diseases, Industry, Summer 22 | Mark Salter | disease industry sum-22 ipdm abj | mark-salter | |
| Soilless mixes – what’s important and why? | This is an article about soilless mixes and what’s important and why. The ability to monitor substrate nutritional and moisture status in almost real time is challenging traditional substrate theory. • Reliance on the physical characterisation of mixes has assumed … | Industry, Innovation & Technology, Irrigation, Nutrient Management, Summer 22 | Aileen Reid | industry innovate-tech irrigation nutrient-management sum-22 abj | aileen-reid | |
| Scams affecting the Agriculture Sector | This is an article about how scams are affecting the Agriculture Sector. The ACCC’s Scamwatch has observed a rise in agriculture scams since the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the 2021 targeting scams report, farmers and small businesses lost over $1.5 … | Industry, Innovation & Technology, Summer 22 | Jane Richter | industry innovate-tech sum-22 abj | jane-richter | |
| Raising Awareness of Nutrition and Berry Benefits with Healthcare Professionals | This is an article about raising awareness of nutrition and berry benefits with healthcare professionals. In February 2022, Nutrition Research Australia (NRAUS) kicked off a 2-year strategic levy investment project, Health and Nutrition Information for the Berry Industry (MT21000) funded … | Hort Innovation, Industry, Marketing, Nutrient Management, Summer 22 | Jutta Wright | hort-innovation industry marketing nutrient-management sum-22 abj | jutta-wright | |
| New mandatory food safety rules for Berries | This is an article about the new mandatory food safety rules for berries. On 12 August 2022, Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) introduced new primary production and processing standards for berries, leafy vegetables and melons. The new requirements will … | Food Safety, Summer 22 | Rachel Mackenzie | food-safety sum-22 abj | rachel-mackenzie | |
| High Impact Meteorology: Using models to help predict future weather events | This article is about the use of models to help predict future weather events. Australia is on the receiving end of every El Niño and La Niña event in the Pacific Ocean, so it’s useful to understand what’s driving these … | Climate, Industry, Summer 22 | Helen Newman | climate industry sum-22 abj | helen-newman | |
| HARPS Version 2.0 is now live | This article is about HARPS Version 2.0 is now being live and what benefits are in the new version. In 2012 Horticulture Australia Ltd (now Hort Innovation) initiated a project to harmonise the food safety certification requirements for the major … | Food Safety, Hort Innovation, Industry, Summer 22 | Jane Richter | food-safety hort-innovation industry sum-22 abj | jane-richter | |
| Fair Farms welcomes Australian horticulture to inaugural conference | This is a article about Fair Farms welcoming Australian horticulture to the inaugural conference. Given our current labour market, there has never been a better time to come together to discuss the state of workplace relations in Australian horticulture. In … | Industry, Summer 22, Workforce | Sachin Ayachit | industry sum-22 workforce abj | sachin-ayachit | |
| Berries… retail insights from the world stage | This article is an insight into retailing berries from the world stage perceptive. BerryQuest 2022 welcomed the always insightful, engaging and entertaining Dr David Hughes as international keynote speaker for the conference held in July this year at the Gold … | Industry, Market Data, Marketing, Summer 22 | Jen Rowling | industry market-data marketing sum-22 abj | jen-rowling | |
| Delegation of Australian Berry Growers get a feel for export at Asia Fruit Logistica 2022 | This article is about the delegation of Australian Berry growers getting a feel for export at Asia Fruit Logistica 2022. In early November, a delegation of berry growers from across the country joined Berries Australia’s export project team to visit … | Export, Industry, Summer 22 | Jen Rowling | export industry sum-22 abj | jen-rowling | |
| EMERGING LEADERS | This article is about industry emerging leaders. Ryan Sherry, Harvest the Fleurieu, and Kon Piliouras, Mt Barker Strawberries, in South Australia. | Emerging Leaders, Industry, Summer 22 | emerging-leaders industry sum-22 bus-mgt abj | |||
| Using native bees as pollinators in Berries | This article highlights the key things to consider when using native bees as pollinators in Berries. The focus of this article is on the use of native bees in berry crops on the Mid North Coast of NSW. | Beneficials, Blueberry, Pollination, Summer 22 | Steve Maginnity | beneficials bb pollination sum-22 ipdm abj | steve-maginnity | |
| Marketing Update — ABGA & Wavemaker 2022 Campaign | This article is the marketing Update from ABGA & Wavemaker 2022 Campaign. Wavemaker Brisbane has continued to work with Australian Blueberries to shift Blueberries from being an impulse purchase, to a grocery basket staple. The campaign has driven strong results … | Blueberry, Marketing, Summer 22 | Delaney Lang-Lemckert | bb marketing sum-22 abj | delaney-lang-lemckert | |
| Elephant weevil management in blueberries | This article is about elephant weevil management in blueberries. The optimum time for elephant weevil Orthorhinus cylindrirostris control is from September through to February when the adults emerge and climb onto the upper branch of the blueberry plants to mate. … | Australian Berry Journal, Blueberry, Pests, Summer 22 | Melinda Simpson | abj bb pest sum-22 ipdm | melinda-simpson | |
| Robot Harvesting at Burlington Berries, Tasmania | This article is about robotic harvesting at Burlington Berries in Tasmania. If you visit Burlington Berries during strawberry harvest, you will more than likely see a fleet of 16 Dogtooth robots silently picking strawberries. Dogtooth Technologies is a technology and … | Australian Berry Journal, Innovation & Technology, Strawberry, Winter 23 | Mark Salter | abj innovate-tech str win-23 | mark-salter | |
| Next generation of strawberry disease control | This article is about the next generation of strawberry disease control. BioClayTM is a completely new crop protection approach that is non-genetically modified, safe and environmentally sensitive. Grey mould caused by Botrytis sp. is a serious pre- and post-harvest disease … | Australian Berry Journal, Diseases, Hort Innovation, Innovation & Technology, Integrated Pest & Disease Management, Winter 23 | Apollo Gomez, Donovan Garcia Ceron, Lorena Rodriguez Coy, Marlo Molinaro, Scott Mattner, Tony Gendall | abj disease hort-innovation innovate-tech ipdm win-23 | apollo-gomez donovan-garcia-ceron lorena-rodriguez-coy marlo-molinaro scott-mattner tony-gendall | |
| Impact of supplementary pollination on the yields of strawberry | This article is about the impact of supplementary pollination on the yields of strawberry. The importance of insect pollination on the performance of strawberry was reviewed. Studies showed a 20% increase in yield for plants with supplementary pollination compared with … | Australian Berry Journal, Beneficials, Pollination, Strawberry, Winter 23 | Christopher Menzel | abj beneficials pollination str win-23 ipdm | christopher-menzel | |
| Australian Strawberry Breeding Program | This article is about the outcomes from project BS17000 and overview of new project BS22000 in the Australian Strawberry Breeding Program. The overall objective is to produce varieties that reduce production costs, enhance profitability, and elevate consumer experience. DNA-informed breeding … | Australian Berry Journal, Breeding, Strawberry, Winter 23 | Jodi Neal, Katie O’Connor | abj breeding str win-23 | jodi-neal katie-oconnor | |
| Wanted — Raspberry & Blackberry growers | This article is about Integrated pest management approaches to address pest challenges in raspberry and blackberry has been funded by Hort Innovation, using the raspberry and blackberry research and development levy and contributions from the Australian Government. | Australian Berry Journal, Hort Innovation, Integrated Pest & Disease Management, Pests, Rubus, Winter 23 | Michele Buntain, Stephen Quarrell | abj hort-innovation ipdm pest rub win-23 | michele-buntain stephen-quarrell | |
| Profile: Alyx Busoli, Smart Berries | This article is a profile of Alyx Busoli from Smart Berries. Berry grower Alyx Busoli has shown a passion for berries from an early age. Growing up in the raspberry growing region of Coffs Harbour on the north coast of … | Australian Berry Journal, Business Profile, Rubus, Winter 23 | Mark Salter | abj profile rub win-23 bus-mgt | mark-salter | |
| Opportunities to improve labour use efficiency through automation and improved management practices | This article is about the opportunities to improve labour use efficiency through automation and improved management practices. Rubus growers in Australia face numerous challenges when it comes to optimising their labour use and ensuring the sustainability of their operations, but … | Australian Berry Journal, Innovation & Technology, Rubus, Winter 23, Workforce | Ky Snyder | abj innovate-tech rub win-23 workforce | ky-snyder | |
| Hillwood Berries: Expanding berry production to the tropics | The is an article about Hillwood Berries expanding berry production to the tropics. Hillwood Berries are an icon of the Tasmanian berry industry. Their involvement in berry production started 1985 when Robin Dornauf planted the first raspberry canes at the … | Australian Berry Journal, Business Profile, Rubus, Winter 23 | Jen Rowling | abj profile rub win-23 bus-mgt | jen-rowling | |
| National Farmer Wellbeing Report 2023: Farming’s silent crisis | This article is about National Farmer Wellbeing Report 2023 addressing farming’s silent crisis. Published in late March 2023, the National Farmer Wellbeing Report research was commissioned by Norco (the 100% farmer-owned co-operative based in northern NSW), in partnership with the … | Australian Berry Journal, Winter 23, Workforce | Jane Richter | abj win-23 workforce | jane-richter | |
| Bees support bountiful berry production | This article is about National Bee Pest Surveillance Program to support bountiful berry production. MT21008 National Bee Pest Surveillance Program (NBPSP) is funded byHort Innovation using research and development levies of 14 horticultural industries, with significant co-investment from states and … | Australian Berry Journal, Beneficials, Hort Innovation, Industry, Pollination | abj beneficials hort-innovation industry pollination ipdm | |||
| Pest Spotlight-Leafrollers | Tortricid moths are often known as leafrollers as the larvae roll shoots and leaves together with silken web and feed on leaves and bunches, then pupate within this protected rolled shelter. This FactSheet helps you to identify this pest from … | Australian Berry Journal, Autumn 24, Blueberry, Integrated Pest & Disease Management, Pests | Saleh Adnan | abj autumn-24 bb ipdm pest | saleh-adnan | |
| Recovery & Resilience: Hort360 Better Business | This article is about Hort360 Better Business modules assisting with farm business recovery & resilience. There are so many factors that growers have to consider these days above and beyond just growing a good crop. It is easy to get … | Australian Berry Journal, Business Management, Industry, Innovation & Technology, Winter 23 | John Hay | abj bus-mgt industry innovate-tech win-23 | john-hay | |
| Health and nutrition information for the berry industry (MT21000) | This article is about Health and nutrition information for the berry industry (MT21000). The Nutrition Research Australia (NRAUS) team are currently halfway through the 2-year strategic levy investment project, Health and Nutrition Information for the Berry Industry (MT21000), which is … | Australian Berry Journal, Hort Innovation, Industry, Winter 23 | Jutta Wright | abj hort-innovation industry win-23 | jutta-wright | |
| Fertilizer Australia launches labelling awareness campaign | This article is about Fertilizer Australia launching a labelling awareness campaign. Fertilizer Australia the Australian fertiliser industry’s peak body has recently launched a national Fertiliser Labelling Awareness campaign to highlight, the importance of fertiliser labelling, how to recognise the correct … | Australian Berry Journal, Chemicals, Industry, Nutrient Management, Winter 23 | Stephen Annells | abj chemicals industry nutrient-management win-23 ipdm | stephen-annells | |
| New Fair Farms online Manual now available | This article is about how Fair Farms has recently released their latest tool, the Fair Farms Manual, to assist horticulture growers and businesses gain and maintain compliance with Fair Work and work health and safety regulations. | Australian Berry Journal, Labour Law, Winter 23, Workforce, Workplace Safety | Sachin Ayachit | abj labour-law win-23 workforce safety | sachin-ayachit | |
| Better pollination knowledge can grow better berries | This article is about better pollination knowledge and how it can grow better berries. The relationship between crop pollination, fruit quality, and yield is the result of the interaction between insect pollinator and crop plant biology. The type of pollen … | Australian Berry Journal, Beneficials, Industry, Pollination, Winter 23 | Abby Davis, Bar Shermeister, Blake Dawson, Brian Cutting, David J. Perović, Jelena Preradovic, Jeremy Jones, Jessica Scalzo, Karen C.B.S. Santos, Lena Schmidt, Lisa Evans, Maurizio Rocchetti, Melissa Broussard, Romina Rader | abj beneficials industry pollination win-23 ipdm | abby-davis bar-shermeister blake-dawson brian-cutting david-j-perovic jelena-preradovic jeremy-jones jessica-scalzo karen-c-b-s-santos lena-schmidt lisa-evans maurizio-rocchetti melissa-broussard romina-rader | |
| How are you performing? | This article reveals how the vegetables industry is responding to changing economic circumstances, and draws some useful lessons for berry growers. The annual WA Vegetable Industry Benchmarks have been published for the Financial Year 2021-22. Produced by the Building Horticulture … | Australian Berry Journal, Business Management, Business Profile, Industry, Winter 23 | Bryn Edwards | abj bus-mgt profile industry win-23 | bryn-edwards | |
| Serviced Supply Chains: Strawberries | This article is a about decision making in serviced supply chains and how it pertains to Strawberries. Despite Australia’s proximity to key export markets, consistently delivering high quality fruit and vegetables is an ongoing challenge. This has been amplified by … | Australian Berry Journal, Export, Strawberry, Supply Chain, Winter 23 | Jodie Campbell | abj export str supply-chain win-23 | jodie-campbell | |
| AI can track bees on camera. Here’s how that will help farmers | This article is about how AI can track bees and how that will help farmers. Artificial intelligence (AI) offers a new way to track the insect pollinators essential to farming. In a new study, we installed miniature digital cameras and … | Australian Berry Journal, Beneficials, Industry, Innovation & Technology, Pollination, Winter 23 | Adrian Dyer, Alan Dorin, Malika Nisal Ratnayake | abj beneficials industry innovate-tech pollination win-23 ipdm | adrian-dyer alan-dorin malika-nisal-ratnayake | |
| Learn while you listen: US Highbush Blueberry Council Podcasts make it easy to stay informed | This article is about a Learn while you listen podcast series. The US Highbush Blueberry Council (USHBC) is a grower-driven organisation that aims to grow consumer demand for blueberries by uniting industry stakeholders through research, promotions and resources. | Australian Berry Journal, Blueberry, Innovation & Technology, Winter 23 | Helen Newman | abj bb innovate-tech win-23 | helen-newman | |
| Soil health in blueberries | This article is about importance of soil health in blueberries. The term ‘soil health’ gets used a lot and there is always agreement that it is important, but the term soil health means different things to everyone, with there being … | Australian Berry Journal, Blueberry, Nutrient Management, Winter 23 | Kevin Quinlan | abj bb nutrient-management win-23 | kevin-quinlan | |
| Helping blueberry farmers save water | This article is about helping blueberry farmers save water. New Clean Coastal Catchments research will create a model to answer this question and help blueberry growers optimise water use. | Australian Berry Journal, Blueberry, Irrigation, Winter 23 | Sophie Parks | abj bb irrigation win-23 | sophie-parks | |
| Early Needs Recovery Program to address pest challenges in blueberry | This article is about the early needs recovery program to address pest challenges in blueberry industry. The blueberry industry on the NSW north coast has been adversely impacted by the flooding in February 2022 and the prolonged wet conditions in … | Australian Berry Journal, Blueberry, Diseases, Pests, Winter 23 | Saleh Adnan | abj bb disease pest win-23 ipdm | saleh-adnan | |
| Early Needs Recovery: Energy & Soil | This article is about Early Needs Recovery Energy & Soil. A key driver for the Early Needs Recovery Energy and Soil project is to increase profit from improvements in energy efficiency and to reinvest on farm. The Drone Mapping will … | Australian Berry Journal, Blueberry, Innovation & Technology, Winter 23 | John Hay | abj bb innovate-tech win-23 | john-hay | |
| Marketing Update — ABGA & Wavemaker | This article is a Marketing Update on ABGA & Wavemaker. Wavemaker Brisbane has continued to work with Australian Blueberries to shift Blueberries from being an impulse purchase, to a grocery basket staple. The campaign has driven strong results so far, … | Australian Berry Journal, Autumn 23, Blueberry, Marketing | Delaney Lang-Lemckert | abj aut-23 bb marketing | delaney-lang-lemckert | |
| Tasmania: Berry Sprayer Field Day | This is an article about the Tasmania Berry Sprayer Field Day. With Blueberry rust declared endemic in Tasmania and mandatory control restrictions on Blueberry rust now lifted, a number of organic or lowinput growers are having to use sprayers and … | Australian Berry Journal, Autumn 23, Blueberry, Chemicals, Industry | Mark Salter | abj aut-23 bb chemicals industry ipdm | mark-salter | |
| Strawberry growers to receive targeted climate information | This is an article about Strawberry growers to receive targeted climate information. Climate Services for Agriculture (CSA) is a national project involving the Bureau of Meteorology, CSIRO and FarmLink Research, designed to help growers recognise trends and conditions that may … | Australian Berry Journal, Autumn 23, Climate, Strawberry | Helen Newman | abj aut-23 climate str | helen-newman | |
| Queensland Strawberry farmer wins Australian Organic Farmer of the Year | This article is about a Queensland Strawberry farmer winning the Australian Organic Farmer of the Year. Growing consistently high-quality fresh produce in today’s challenging climate is definitely part science and part art. When you add the complication of growing to … | Australian Berry Journal, Autumn 23, Strawberry | Jane Richter | abj aut-23 str | jane-richter | |
| Inconsistent quality under global warming dampens strawberry performance in SEQ | This is an article about inconsistent quality under global warming dampens strawberry performance in SEQ. Weather affects the yield and quality of strawberry plants. Cultivars with stable fruit quality are preferred over those with variable quality. Fruit quality data from … | Australian Berry Journal, Autumn 23, Climate, Strawberry | Christopher Menzel | abj aut-23 climate str | christopher-menzel | |
| Growing strawberries in Scotland | This article is a about Growing strawberries in Scotland. Recently we had the pleasure of hosting John Gray, Managing Director of Angus Soft Fruits (www.angussoftfruits.co.uk) located in Angus, Scotland, to give him a brief tour of the Australian berry industry. … | Australian Berry Journal, Autumn 23, Business Profile, Strawberry | John Gray | abj aut-23 profile str bus-mgt | john-gray | |
| Profile: Rainberry Farm, Tasmania | This article is a profile on Rainberry Farm in Tasmania. Located in Forcett in southern Tasmania, Rainberry is a collaboration between Ken Rainsford, Lauren Meredith and Andrew Bell from Mountain Blue. | Australian Berry Journal, Autumn 23, Business Profile, Rubus | Mark Salter | abj aut-23 profile rub bus-mgt | mark-salter | |
| Profile: Jamie Pollen, Queensland Berries, Qld | This article is a profile of Jamie Pollen from Queensland Berries. Queensland Berries was established in 2003 by Richard and Melissa McGruddy. Starting out as a small family-owned strawberry farm, the business has rapidly expanded to become one of Australia’s … | Australian Berry Journal, Autumn 23, Business Profile, Rubus | Jen Rowling | abj aut-23 profile rub bus-mgt | jen-rowling | |
| The future of berries: Are we doing enough to meet technology half-way? | This article is a summary of a BerryQuest 2022 presentation by Jesse Reader, Commercial Manager for Ag Technology & Innovation at Costa Group. The future of berries: Are we doing enough to meet technology half-way? A great presentation about how … | Australian Berry Journal, Autumn 23, BerryQuest, Innovation & Technology | Jen Rowling | abj aut-23 bqi innovate-tech | jen-rowling | |
| Smart Farming Guide for Horticulture | This article is about a Smart Farming Guide for Horticulture. Australian horticultural industries are facing increased challenges with climate variability, supply chain reliability and labour shortages. While no single measure can address all these challenges, farmers can adopt new technologies … | Australian Berry Journal, Autumn 23, Business Management, Climate, Energy, Industry, Innovation & Technology | Henry Hyde, Liam Southam-Rogers | abj aut-23 bus-mgt climate energy industry innovate-tech | henry-hyde liam-southam-rogers | |
| Recovery & Resilience: A Berries Australia & Hort360 Project | This article is about Recovery & Resilience: A Berries Australia & Hort360 Project. It is no secret that we live in a volatile and changing climate, and that the last few years have been challenging for the horticulture sector seeing … | Australian Berry Journal, Autumn 23, Climate, Industry | John Hay | abj aut-23 climate industry | john-hay | |
| Fruit volume down in the wake of increased prices and supply issues | This article is about the decreasing Fruit volume in the wake of increased prices and supply issues. The multi-industry Hort Innovation project Consumer behavioral data program (MT21004) delivers the Harvest to Home dashboard (www.harvesttohome.net.au) and provides periodic insights into trends … | Australian Berry Journal, Autumn 23, Hort Innovation, Industry | Nielsen IQ | abj aut-23 hort-innovation industry | nielsen-iq | |
| National map of Protected Cropping Systems now available in draft | This article is about a National map of Protected Cropping Systems, now available in draft. The University of New England’s Applied Agricultural Remote Sensing Centre, together with project partners has published the draft map of protected cropping systems across Australia. | Australian Berry Journal, Autumn 23, Climate, Industry | Craig Shephard | abj aut-23 climate industry | craig-shephard | |
| National Agricultural Plastics Stewardship Scheme – Update | This article is an update of the National Agricultural Plastics Stewardship Scheme. This project aims to develop an agricultural plastics stewardship scheme for non-packaging plastic waste. The scheme will facilitate and incentivise a viable market to recycle agricultural plastics. It … | Australian Berry Journal, Autumn 23, Industry, Plastic Waste, Waste | Anne-Maree Boland | abj aut-23 industry plastic waste | anne-maree-boland | |
| Energy Efficiency for Recovery and Resilience Case Studies | This article is a series of Energy Efficiency for Recovery and Resilience Case Studies. Farms that reduce resource use through efficiency can reduce costs and increase profit. By improving the triple bottom line, additional profit can be used to recover … | Australian Berry Journal, Autumn 23, Blueberry, Business Management, Energy, Innovation & Technology | John Hay | abj aut-23 bb bus-mgt energy innovate-tech | john-hay | |
| New Project: Coir recycling and reuse | This article is about the significant challenges with coir costs and freight supplies that Tasmanian growers have experienced, prompting the industry to look at ways to reduce the volume of new coir needed each year. A new project, Coir recycling … | Australian Berry Journal, Autumn 23, Industry, Innovation & Technology | Mark Salter | abj aut-23 industry innovate-tech | mark-salter | |
| Area wide pest management — an essential approach to fruit fly management | This article is about Area wide pest management as an essential approach to fruit fly management. Area Wide Management (AWM) is a common phrase heard when discussing prevention and control of fruit fly. The fruit industry is encouraged to use … | Australian Berry Journal, Autumn 23, Industry, Pests | Bronwyn Koll | abj aut-23 industry pest ipdm | bronwyn-koll | |
| Attracting and retaining staff starts with your business | This article is about attracting and retaining staff for you business. It’s easy to forget sometimes that employment is a two-way street; you choose the employee for the skills, experience and attitude that they can bring to your business, but … | Australian Berry Journal, Autumn 23, Business Management, Workforce | Helen Newman | abj aut-23 bus-mgt workforce | helen-newman | |
| Asia Fruit Logistica: Reflections on the Thai market | This article is about a Berries Australia led a delegation of berry growers to Asia Fruit Logistica (AFL) in Thailand. Berries Australia ran an ‘Expression of interest’ process to award six partially-funded places for the visit. We were pleased to … | Australian Berry Journal, Autumn 23, Export, Industry | Jenny Van de Meeberg | abj aut-23 export industry | jenny-van-de-meeberg | |
| Natural based systems in treating blueberry irrigation runoff: a best practice trial | This article is about the Clean Coastal Catchments (CCC) research project launching a new trial to assess the effectiveness of ‘natural’ strategies for removing nitrogen from crop irrigation runoff at the Wollongbar Primary Industries Institute in Northern NSW. | Australian Berry Journal, Autumn 23, Innovation & Technology | Mark Bayley | abj aut-23 innovate-tech | mark-bayley | |
| Growing young horticulturalists at Costa Berries in Western Australia | This article is about Costa Berries in Western Australia. Located just over 80 km north of Perth in the locality of Neergabby (West Gingin), 12 km inland from the Indian Ocean. The 40-hectare property has almost 180,000 blueberry plants, with … | Australian Berry Journal, Autumn 23, Blueberry, Business Profile | Helen Newman | abj aut-23 bb profile bus-mgt | helen-newman | |
| EMERGING LEADER: Tom Considine – Berry North, Atherton, Queensland | Profile of Emerging Leader Tom Considine – Berry North, Atherton, Queensland | Australian Berry Journal, Autumn 23, Blueberry, Emerging Leaders | abj aut-23 bb emerging-leaders bus-mgt | |||
| VIDEO: BQI22 Day 1 Tue 26 July: The Business of Berries – A Global View – Peter McPherson | The Business of Berries – A Global View: The Australian Perspective – Peter McPherson BQI22 | BerryQuest, BQI22, Business Management, Video | bqi bqi22 bus-mgt video | |||
| VIDEO: BQI22 Day 1 Tue 26 July: The Business of Berries – A Global View: Soren Bjorn & Juan Ignacio Allende | Hear from these two International Speakers – LIVE-STREAMED from the USA direct to the Conference Session How Berries Became The World’s Favourite Fruit via LIVE STREAM Soren Bjorn, Driscoll’s of the Americas, California USA Global Perspective on Berries via LIVE … | BerryQuest, BQI22, Marketing, Video | bqi bqi22 marketing video | |||
| VIDEO: BQI22 Day 1 Tue 26 July: Berry Popular & Berry Profitable? Prof David Hughes | Berry Popular & Berry Profitable? Prof David Hughes BQI22 | BerryQuest, BQI22, Business Management, Video | bqi bqi22 bus-mgt video | |||
| VIDEO: BQI22 Day 2 Wed 27 July: The Future of Berries – Jesse Reader, Costa Group | The Future of Berries Are We Doing Enough to Meet Technology Half Way: Jesse Reader, Costa Group BQI22 | BerryQuest, BQI22, Innovation & Technology, Video | bqi bqi22 innovate-tech video | |||
| VIDEO: BQI22 Day 2 Wed 27 July: The Future of Berries – Fiona Turner, Bitwise Agronomy | The Future of Berries Knowing What You Are Going to Grow, Made Easy With AI: Fiona Turner, Bitwise Agronomy BQI22 | BerryQuest, BQI22, Breeding, Video | bqi bqi22 breeding video | |||
| VIDEO: BQI22 Day 2 Wed 27 July: Biosecurity Matters – Varroa Mite | Biosecurity Matters – Varroa Mite Effects of Varroa on Bees and Horticultural Industries Dr Cooper Schouten, SCU with Q&A with Dr Schouten & Steve Fuller, Bee Services BQI22 | BerryQuest, Biosecurity, BQI22, Pests, Pollination, Video | bqi biosecurity bqi22 pest pollination video ipdm | |||
| VIDEO: BQI22 Day 2 Wed 27 July: Pest & Disease: Apollo Gomez, QDAF | Pest & Disease DAF Research on Management of Strawberry Diseases: Apollo Gomez, QDAF BQI22 | BerryQuest, BQI22, Diseases, Strawberry, Video | bqi bqi22 disease str video ipdm | |||
| VIDEO: BQI22 Day 2 Wed 27 July: Pest & Disease: Fruit Waste Management for Qfly Prevention: Bronwyn Koll | Pest & Disease Fruit Waste Management for Qfly Prevention: Bronwyn Koll, Agribusiness Yarra Valley BQI22 | BerryQuest, BQI22, Diseases, Food Waste, Pests, Video, Waste | bqi bqi22 disease food pest video waste ipdm | |||
| VIDEO: BQI22 Day 2 Wed 27 July: Pest & Disease: Associate Prof Paul Cunningham, AgriBio | Parasitoids & Biopesticides for the Biological Control of Qfly: Associate Prof Paul Cunningham, AgriBio BQI22 | BerryQuest, BQI22, Diseases, Pests, Video | bqi bqi22 disease pest video ipdm | |||
| VIDEO: BQI22 Day 2 Wed 27 July: IPM & Pollination – Jake Byrne & Lachlan Chilman, Biological Services | IPM & Pollination NEW IPM technologies & an update on Chilli Thrips Jake Byrne & Lachlan Chilman, Biological Services BQI22 | BerryQuest, BQI22, Pollination, Video | bqi bqi22 pollination video ipdm | |||
| VIDEO: BQI22 Day 2 Wed 27 July: IPM & Pollination: A Beekeepers Perspective – Steve Fuller, Bee Services | IPM & Pollination A Beekeepers Perspective Do’s & Don’ts Steve Fuller, Bee Services BQI22 | Beneficials, BerryQuest, BQI22, Pollination, Video | beneficials bqi bqi22 pollination video ipdm | |||
| VIDEO: BQI22 Day 2 Wed 27 July: Export Success – Top Tips from Experienced Industry Leaders Export Learnings from the Vegetable Industry: Michael Coote, AUSVEG | Export Success – Top Tips from Experienced Industry Leaders Insights on Strawberry Exports and How the Markets Work: Jamie Michael, Ti Produce BQI22 | BerryQuest, BQI22, Export, Market Data, Marketing, Strawberry, Video | bqi bqi22 export market-data marketing str video | |||
| VIDEO: BQI22 Day 2 Wed 27 July: Export Success – Learnings from Vegetables: Michael Coote, AUSVEG | Export Success – Top Tips from Experienced Industry Leaders Export Learnings from the Vegetable Industry: Michael Coote, AUSVEG BQI22 | BerryQuest, BQI22, Export, Video | bqi bqi22 export video | |||
| VIDEO: BQI22 Day 2 Wed 27 July: Achieving Export Success – Table Grapes: Jeff Scott, ATGA | Export Success – Top Tips from Experienced Industry Leaders Achieving Export Success – Table Grapes: Jeff Scott, ATGA BQI22 | BerryQuest, BQI22, Export, Video | bqi bqi22 export video | |||
| VIDEO: BQI22 Day 2 Wed 27 July: Export Success – Top Tips from Industry Leaders: Jenny Van de Meeberg | Export Success – Top Tips from Industry Leaders: Jenny Van de Meeberg, Berries Australia BQI22 | BerryQuest, BQI22, Export, Video | bqi bqi22 export video | |||
| VIDEO: BQI22 Day 2 Wed 27 July: KEYNOTE PRESENTATION – High Impact Meteorology: Eric Snodgrass, Nutrien Ag | KEYNOTE PRESENTATION – High Impact Meteorology: Eric Snodgrass, Nutrien Ag BQI22 | BerryQuest, BQI22, Climate, Nutrient Management, Video | bqi bqi22 climate nutrient-management video | |||
| VIDEO: BQI22 Day 1 Tue 26 July: Berries & the Supply Chain – Sustainability: Ingrid Roth | Berries & the Supply Chain – getting to know your Customers and Consumers. Hear from Ingrid Roth from Roth Rural sharing her experience with Sustainability Data & Global Targets – What’s on the horizon for horticulture? BQI22 | BerryQuest, BQI22, Supply Chain, Sustainability, Video | bqi bqi22 supply-chain sustainability video | |||
| VIDEO: BQI22 Day 1 Tue 26 July: Workforce – The Gen Z Uprising: Blair Brown, Growcom | Workforce – The Gen Z Uprising: Blair Brown, Growcom BQI22 | BerryQuest, BQI22, Business Management, Labour Law, Video, Workforce, Workplace Safety | bqi bqi22 bus-mgt labour-law video workforce safety | |||
| VIDEO: BQI22 Day 1 Tue 26 July: Workforce – Certification Schemes for Ethical Sourcing: Sachin Ayachit | Workforce – Certification Schemes for Ethical Sourcing: Sachin Ayachit, Growcom Fair Farms BQI22 | BerryQuest, BQI22, Business Management, Video, Workforce | bqi bqi22 bus-mgt video workforce | |||
| VIDEO: BQI22 Day 1 Tue 26 July: Workforce – The Labour Crisis in Australia: Steve Burdette, AEA | Workforce – The Labour Crisis in Australia:- Options, Risks & Costs: Steve Burdette, Approved Employers of Australia BQI22 | BerryQuest, BQI22, Labour Law, Video, Workforce | bqi bqi22 labour-law video workforce | |||
| VIDEO: BQI22 Day 1 Tue 26 July: Berries & the Supply Chain – Berry Consumer Landscape: George Margin | Berries & the Supply Chain – getting to know your Customers and Consumers. George Margin from Hort Innovation talks about the data that provides a view of the Berry Consumer Landscape BQI22 | BerryQuest, BQI22, Hort Innovation, Market Data, Marketing, Supply Chain, Video | bqi bqi22 hort-innovation market-data marketing supply-chain video | |||
| VIDEO: BQI22 Day 1 Tue 26 July: Pest & Disease – UVC for Fungal Control in Strawberries: Prof Natalia Peres | Pest & Disease – UVC for Fungal Control in Strawberries: Prof Natalia Peres This talk was pre-recorded and shared with delegates. BQI22 | BerryQuest, BQI22, Diseases, Strawberry, Video | bqi bqi22 disease str video ipdm | |||
| VIDEO: BQI22 Day 2 Wed 27 July: Pollination in Protected Cropping in Berries – AP Alan Dorin, Monash Uni | Hear from Associate Professor Alan Dorin about Improving Insect Pollination in a Protected Cropping growing situation for berries BQI22 | BerryQuest, BQI22, Growing Systems, Pollination, Video | bqi bqi22 growing-systems pollination video ipdm | |||
| VIDEO: BQI22 Day 1 Tue 26 July: The Business of Berries – A Global View: Soren Bjorn & Juan Ignacio Allende | Hear from these two International Speakers – LIVE-STREAMED from the USA direct to the Conference Session. ‘How Berries Became The World’s Favourite Fruit’ Soren Bjorn, Driscoll’s of the Americas, California USA and ‘Global Perspective on Berries’ Juan Ignacio Allende, Hortifrut … | BerryQuest, BQI22, Business Management, Video | bqi bqi22 bus-mgt video | |||
| VIDEO: Farms offering pick your own strawberries to the public in Qld | This short video features Brendon Hoyle from Ashbern Farms in Queensland talking about what is required to operate a PYO at your Strawberry farm. Recorded in July 2020. | Strawberry, Video | str video | |||
| VIDEO: Webinar-Advances in automated irrigation & irrigation efficiency | Presentations about advances in automated irrigation & irrigation efficiency supported by AgriFutures, VSGA and Berries Australia. Speakers Emanuele Corallo (Ausberry Farmers), Jeremy Giddings (Agriculture Victoria) and Andres Jaramillo (Irrigation Australia Ltd) recorded on 23 September 2021. | Innovation & Technology, Irrigation, Nutrient Management, Video, Webinar | Andres Jaramillo, Emanuele Corallo, Jeremy Giddings | innovate-tech irrigation nutrient-management video webinar | andres-jaramillo emanuele-corallo jeremy-giddings | |
| VIDEO: Webinar-Implementing Traceability in Berry supply chains | Presentation by Rose Elphick-Darling, Research Fellow at the Centre for Regional and Rural Futures at Deakin University and Greg Calvert (FreshChain Systems). Webinar organised by the Victorian Strawberry Growers Association Inc and supported by Berries Australia recorded on 24 August … | Food Safety, Strawberry, Supply Chain, Video, Webinar | Greg Calvert, Rose Elphick-Darling | food-safety str supply-chain video webinar | greg-calvert rose-elphick-darling | |
| VIDEO: Webinar-Robotic possibilities and opportunities for the Berry Industry | Agrifutures, VSGA & Berries Australia present this webinar with Joe McGee (Harvest Robotics), Prof Salah Sukkarieh (Australian Centre for Field Robotics), Liam Burns (AlterraTech) and Alastair McLean (Powerplants) recorded on 29 July 2021 | Innovation & Technology, Video, Webinar | Alastair McLean, Joe McGee, Liam Burns, Salah Sukkarieh | innovate-tech video webinar | alastair-mclean joe-mcgee liam-burns salah-sukkarieh | |
| VIDEO: Webinar-Microwave Innovations in the Strawberry Industry | Graham Brodie from the University of Melbourne discussing the use of microwaves in the Strawberry Industry, Dr Scott Mattner from VSICA presenting on Managing Charcoal Rot in Strawberry with Microwave: Crop Termination and Liam Hescock from Growave talking about the … | Diseases, Innovation & Technology, Strawberry, Video, Webinar | Graham Brodie, Liam Hescott, Scott Mattner | disease innovate-tech str video webinar ipdm | graham-brodie liam-hescott scott-mattner | |
| VIDEO: Webinar-Levity Cropscience-Nitrogen and Calcium in berries with David Marks | Berries Australia Webinar recorded in October 2022 where David Marks discusses Nitrogen and Calcium in berry growing | Nutrient Management, Video, Webinar | David Marks | nutrient-management video webinar | david-marks | |
| Profile-Tasmanian Raspberry Canes, Carolyn & Simon Curtis | Business Profile of Tasmanian Raspberry Canes, owned by Simon and Carolyn Curtis and situated at Wesley Vale in northwestern Tasmania, produces bare-rooted raspberry canes for retail, wholesale nurseries, and commercial growers. | Australian Berry Journal, Business Profile, Nurseries, Propagation, Rubus, Spring 23 | Mark Salter | abj profile nurseries propagation rub spr-23 bus-mgt | mark-salter | |
| Profile-Parvinder Lalli, NSW | Business Profile: Parvinder Lalli, NSW – growing blueberries, blackberries & raspberries | Australian Berry Journal, Business Profile, Spring 23 | Gaius Leong | abj profile spr-23 bus-mgt | gaius-leong | |
| Hort Innovation Combined Berry Funds Annual Report 2022/23 | Annual Report Snapshot about combined berry levy fund investments | Blueberry, Hort Innovation, Rubus, Strawberry | Hort Innovation | bb hort-innovation rub str | hort-innovation | |
| UV-Transmitting plastics reduce powdery mildew in strawberry tunnel production | This article summarises the findings of research published in The American Phytopathological Society Journal of Plant Disease in September 2022: Onofre, B., Gadoury, D., Stensvand, A., Bierman, A., Rea, M., and Peres, N. (2022), UV-Transmitting plastics reduce powdery mildew in … | Australian Berry Journal, Diseases, Growing Systems, Spring 23, Strawberry | Helen Newman | abj disease growing-systems spr-23 str ipdm | helen-newman | |
| The relationship between yield and strawberry runner characteristics | The productivity of strawberry is dependent on the supply of high-quality nursery plants. The effect of runner characteristics on the yields of plants in south-east Queensland was investigated. Yields were best with a planting from mid- to late March for … | Australian Berry Journal, Propagation, Spring 23, Strawberry | Christopher Menzel | abj propagation spr-23 str | christopher-menzel | |
| Red Leaf Disorder-knowledge through Field Surveys in South East Queensland | Key data about Red Leaf Disorder has been collected on farms across SEQ for the last 3 seasons (2020-2021-2022). There are significant differences in the incidence of RLD between varieties. Further research is required to explore other potential contributing factors … | Australian Berry Journal, Diseases, Spring 23, Strawberry | Joanna Gillespie, Ky Mathews, Michelle Paynter | abj disease spr-23 str ipdm | joanna-gillespie ky-mathews michelle-paynter | |
| Autonomous pollination using miniature drones – alternatives to honey bee pollination | Singaporean company Polybee is investigating the use of miniature drones to pollinate crops grown in greenhouses and polytunnels as part of a Hort Innovation project looking at alternatives to honey bee pollination. The team from Polybee has been trialling their … | Australian Berry Journal, Growing Systems, Innovation & Technology, Pollination, Spring 23, Strawberry | Angela Atkinson | abj growing-systems innovate-tech pollination spr-23 str ipdm | angela-atkinson | |
| To plant or not to plant: Managing the risk of strawberry fumigant phytotoxicity | The VSIDC are currently funding research by VSICA Research to develop tests for measuring fumigants in soil so that growers know when it is safe to plant their crops. Researchers are testing two different technologies (photoionisation detectors and colorimetric tubes) … | Australian Berry Journal, Chemicals, Diseases, Integrated Pest & Disease Management, Spring 23, Strawberry | Dylan McFarlane, Scott Mattner | abj chemicals disease ipdm spr-23 str | dylan-mcfarlane scott-mattner | |
| Healthy strawberry runners, more high-quality fruit | High quality runners, free of disease, are key to a successful final product. Underpinning the success and viability of the Australian strawberry industry is a certification and inspection program that supports production of high-quality high-health runners. With increasing climatic variation, … | Australian Berry Journal, Breeding, Diseases, Pests, Propagation, Spring 23, Strawberry | Brendan Rodoni, Fiona Constable, Geoff Kelly | abj breeding disease pest propagation spr-23 str ipdm | brendan-rodoni fiona-constable geoff-kelly | |
| Australian Strawberry Breeding Program Field Day | On 26 July 2023, the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries Queensland hosted a field day for subtropical growers and industry stakeholders at the Maroochy Research Facility in Nambour to provide an opportunity for growers to meet with researchers and better … | Australian Berry Journal, Breeding, Hort Innovation, Spring 23, Strawberry | Wendy Morris | abj breeding hort-innovation spr-23 str | wendy-morris | |
| How do we achieve effective biological control of invasive European Blackberry? | In Australia, invasive European blackberry consists of a complex of around 18 recognised species and a range of hybrids, which collectively are amalgamated into Rubus fruticosus sp. agg. European blackberry is one of Australia’s worst environmental and agricultural weeds where … | Australian Berry Journal, Beneficials, Integrated Pest & Disease Management, Spring 23, Weed Control | Robin Adair | abj beneficials ipdm spr-23 weeds | robin-adair | |
| PEST-Chilli Thrips | Pest Spotlight Factsheet: Chilli thrips have quickly jumped onto the radar of many horticulturalists in Western Australia despite having been present in northern Australia for around 20 years. The first complaints from home gardeners in the Perth metro area were … | Australian Berry Journal, Beneficials, Blueberry, Chemicals, Integrated Pest & Disease Management, Pests, Rubus, Spring 23 | Aileen Reid, Cezar Moraes, Elliot Howse | abj beneficials bb chemicals ipdm pest rub spr-23 | aileen-reid cezar-moraes elliot-howse | |
| Early Needs & Recovery Project-Energy Audits Delivered | A key focus for Berries Australia’s Early Needs and Recovery project was to increase the triple bottom line by highlighting the risks to business and using purposeful strategies to mitigate these risks. With that in mind, Berries Australia have now … | Australian Berry Journal, Business Management, Energy, Innovation & Technology, Spring 23 | John Hay | abj bus-mgt energy innovate-tech spr-23 | john-hay | |
| Developing safer, selective insecticides to preserve honey bee health | Most currently used pesticides in agricultural applications contain broad-spectrum chemicals, which are harmful to a wide range of insects. However, the majority of insects are not pests, and with concerns about global insect declines and the impact this will have … | Australian Berry Journal, Beneficials, Chemicals, Integrated Pest & Disease Management, Pests, Pollination, Spring 23 | Emily Remnant, Jessica Carter, Joel Mackay | abj beneficials chemicals ipdm pest pollination spr-23 | emily-remnant jessica-carter joel-mackay | |
| Dùng chlorine để kiểm soát vi khuẩn sắt trong giếng khoan | Nhiều người trồng trọt gặp khó khăn do sự tích tụ cặn bẩn nâu trong hệ thống tưới do vi khuẩn sắt gây ra. Ben Funnekotter từ The Seedling Factory đã chỉ cho chúng tôi cách anh ấy kiểm soát … | Australian Berry Journal, Chemicals, Diseases, Integrated Pest & Disease Management, Irrigation, LOTE, Spring 23 | Helen Newman | abj chemicals disease ipdm irrigation lote spr-23 | helen-newman | |
| EXP-Berries Maximum Residue Limit (MRL) App now available | A new mobile phone app designed to help growers manage chemical application and facilitate trade has been released by Berries Australia. The Berries Australia MRL App provides information on maximum residue limits (MRLs) and withholding periods (WHPs) for both domestic … | Australian Berry Journal, Chemicals, Export, Integrated Pest & Disease Management, Spring 23 | Jen Rowling | abj chemicals export ipdm spr-23 | jen-rowling | |
| Tackling Food Waste-Oz Group Co-op’s Third Grade Fruit Management | In this article we look at the utilisation of a familiar waste product found on all berry farms; third grade fruit and how this is being managed by the largest blueberry producing group; Oz Group Co-op based in Coffs Harbour, … | Australian Berry Journal, Business Management, Food Waste, Spring 23, Waste | abj bus-mgt food spr-23 waste | |||
| BLUE-Rewarding pollinators with sweet-talking blueberry flowers | Research aims to better understand the attributes of nectar from blueberry flowers with a view to increasing the ‘attractiveness’ of this crop by developing new practices to manipulate nectar and ensure pollination success under protective covers including fertigation. | Australian Berry Journal, Nutrient Management, Pollination, Spring 23 | Sophie Parks | abj nutrient-management pollination spr-23 ipdm | sophie-parks | |
| Peter McPherson-Reflections on 13 years of the International Blueberry Organisation (IBO) and the 2023 IBO summit | A reminder from Peter McPherson (outgoing Chair of Berries Australia and Chair of the IBO) to Australian growers about the International Blueberry Organisation and encourage greater participation from blueberry industry players. | Australian Berry Journal, Blueberry, Spring 23 | Peter McPherson | abj bb spr-23 | peter-mcpherson | |
| ABGA teams up with Wavemaker Brisbane again for the 23/24 season | Blueberry Marketing Report: Australian Blueberries have teamed up with Wavemaker Brisbane again for the 2023/2024 season. The media strategy will focus on being loud launching the start of the blueberry season utilising Out of Home (OOH) and Radio media channels … | Australian Berry Journal, Blueberry, Marketing, Spring 23 | Wavemaker | abj bb marketing spr-23 | wavemaker | |
| PEST-Red shouldered leaf beetle (Monolepta australis) | Pest Spotlight Factsheet: The Red shouldered leaf beetle Monolepta australis Jacoby (Chrysomelidae: Coleoptera) is an increasingly important insect pest with impacts on numerous horticultural industries throughout Queensland, northern NSW, and subcoastal parts of the Northern Territory. | Australian Berry Journal, Blueberry, Integrated Pest & Disease Management, Pests, Rubus, Summer 23 | Saleh Adnan | abj bb ipdm pest rub sum-23 | saleh-adnan | |
| Blueberries in Poland-Time for Polish Superfruits | Overview of the Polish Blueberry Market. Poland is number one in Europe and number six in the world when it comes to blueberry production. Interestingly, it is the leader of consumer growth. The blueberry is perceived as a superfruit and … | Australian Berry Journal, Blueberry, Industry, Summer 23 | Dominika Kozarzewska, Maciej Dolata | abj bb industry sum-23 | dominika-kozarzewska maciej-dolata | |
| EXP-Market Profile Factsheet SINGAPORE | Export Market Factsheet about the Republic of Singapore including demographics, economy, political environment, consumer profile, trade data, supply chains, tips for success and opportunities for berry exporters. | Australian Berry Journal, Export, Summer 23 | Jane Richter | abj export sum-23 | jane-richter | |
| Berries Australia and Wavemaker launch ‘Berry Basket’ marketing campaign | Wavemaker and Berries Australia are building on their existing partnership to bring to life a broader consumer marketing campaign promoting the whole “Berry Basket”. The team have secured a recent tender through Hort Innovation to expand this work with Raspberries, … | Australian Berry Journal, Hort Innovation, Industry, Marketing, Summer 23 | Jane Richter, Wavemaker | abj hort-innovation industry marketing sum-23 | jane-richter wavemaker | |
| Berries Australia team visits the Apple Isle November 2023 | In mid-November 2023, Rachel Mackenzie and the Industry Development team from Berries Australia travelled to Launceston in Tasmania to attend the Australasia-Pacific Extension Network (APEN) and enhance their extension skills. At the same time, the team took the opportunity to … | Australian Berry Journal, Summer 23 | abj sum-23 | |||
| EXP-Asia Fruit Logistica Hong Kong 2023 | In early September 2023, a Berries Australia International Market Tour to Singapore, Hong Kong and Dubai was undertaken, along with berry growers from South Australia, Queensland and Western Australia, and Projects Manager Jen Rowling. The tour was led by Berries … | Australian Berry Journal, Export, Summer 23 | Angela Atkinson | abj export sum-23 | angela-atkinson | |
| Habitat hosts of Queensland fruit fly | Fruiting plants growing in non-production areas and property perimeters are ideal hosts for Queensland Fruit Fly (QFF). Berry growers are encouraged to remove or manage these key risk areas to improve their overall QFF management and prevention outcomes. | Australian Berry Journal, Integrated Pest & Disease Management, Pests, Summer 23 | Bronwyn Koll | abj ipdm pest sum-23 | bronwyn-koll | |
| A Game-Changer-Haygrove’s Total Vent shaping the future of growing | This article reports on the Open Day at Hillwood Berries Queensland on 20 September 2023 which showcased Haygrove’s cutting-edge protected cropping technology, with a focus on the patent-pending Total Vent design. Hillwood Berries are growing strawberries, blackberries, blueberries and raspberries … | Australian Berry Journal, Growing Systems, Summer 23 | Wendy Morris | abj growing-systems sum-23 | wendy-morris | |
| Hệ thống năng lượng mặt trời cho thuê | Sử dụng hệ thống năng lượng mặt trời có thể tiết kiệm rất nhiều hóa đơn tiền điện và có thể trả hết trong thời gian rất ngắn, thường là dưới 4 năm. Bài viết này trình bày kinh nghiệm … | Australian Berry Journal, Business Management, Innovation & Technology, LOTE, Strawberry, Summer 23 | Helen Newman | abj bus-mgt innovate-tech lote str sum-23 | helen-newman | |
| Leasing a solar system | Solar energy systems can generate big savings on electricity bills and can pay for themselves very quickly, often in under four years. This article outlines the experience of a WA Strawberry (Anthony Lieu of Landsdale Strawberries) grower leasing a solar … | Australian Berry Journal, Business Management, Innovation & Technology, Strawberry, Summer 23 | Helen Newman | abj bus-mgt innovate-tech str sum-23 | helen-newman | |
| Managing psychosocial hazards in the workplace-spotlight on harassment | Work-related stress often caused by psychosocial risks is estimated to affect around one third of all Australians. As an employer, people manager or leader you do need to manage psychosocial risks in the same way you manage workplace health and … | Australian Berry Journal, Business Management, Labour Law, Summer 23, Workforce, Workplace Safety | Jane Richter | abj bus-mgt labour-law sum-23 workforce safety | jane-richter | |
| A home for every piece of fruit | All too often, fruit that doesn’t meet retail specifications ends up rotting in the field or being dumped before ever leaving the farm. This article covers the business operations undertaken by Queensland-based business My Berries which collects surplus strawberries, raspberries … | Australian Berry Journal, Food Waste, Innovation & Technology, Summer 23, Waste | Wendy Morris | abj food innovate-tech sum-23 waste | wendy-morris | |
| National Agricultural Plastics Stewardship Scheme – What’s next? | This article outlines progress for a proposed National Non-Packaging Agricultural Plastics Stewardship Scheme. The scheme is aiming to commence nationally from the 2024/25 financial year onward, pending progress of the Industry Working Group and outcomes from further consultation with key … | Australian Berry Journal, Plastic Waste, Summer 23, Waste | Anne-Maree Boland, Carl Larsen | abj plastic sum-23 waste | anne-maree-boland carl-larsen | |
| Optimising chemical efficacy for spray application in berries | The application of agrichemicals to control pest and disease incursion is used as part of an integrated management approach which also includes cultural and biological control. This article discusses water quality, turbidity, hardness, pH, the types of chemical formulations, and … | Australian Berry Journal, Chemicals, Integrated Pest & Disease Management, Spray Management, Summer 23 | Gaius Leong | abj chemicals ipdm spray-management sum-23 | gaius-leong | |
| Plant Biosecurity in Australia – An introduction for growers | This article outlines what is biosecurity, Australia’s Biosecurity System, and who are the participants in managing Biosecurity in Australia. | Australian Berry Journal, Biosecurity, Summer 23 | Zac Hemmings | abj biosecurity sum-23 | zac-hemmings | |
| Switching from eradication to management of Varroa destructor | Since Varroa destructor was detected in NSW in June 2022, 15 pollination dependent industries, the honey bee industry and the Commonwealth and state and territory governments have worked together to attempt to eradicate this pest from Australia. This article outlines … | Australian Berry Journal, Integrated Pest & Disease Management, Pests, Pollination, Summer 23 | Angela Atkinson | abj ipdm pest pollination sum-23 | angela-atkinson | |
| The Road to Business Diversification | For some growers, a single variety of a single crop is enough – enough income, enough effort, enough risk! Some others, like SSS Strawberries and Tinaberries based in the Bundaberg area of Queensland, have taken the road less travelled and … | Australian Berry Journal, Business Management, Strawberry, Summer 23 | Wendy Morris | abj bus-mgt str sum-23 | wendy-morris | |
| Understanding viral disinformation in food and agriculture | AgriFutures Australia hosted a webinar on 3 July 2023 led by Sarah Nolet from consultancy firm Tenacious Ventures, to provide a better understanding of a new challenge facing food and agriculture industries, viral disinformation, and to share recommendations on how … | Australian Berry Journal, Business Management, Industry, Innovation & Technology, Summer 23 | Jane Richter | abj bus-mgt industry innovate-tech sum-23 | jane-richter | |
| RUB-Australian Horticulture’s latest Nuffield Scholar is destined for great things | An interview with the latest Australia Nuffield Scholar in November 2023 – Kirsty Dickenson from Costa Berries based in Northdown on the central northern coast of Tasmania. | Australian Berry Journal, Rubus, Summer 23 | Jane Richter | abj rub sum-23 | jane-richter | |
| RUB-Berry Growers Field Day | Rubus Berry growers gathered at the Cressy Research farm Tasmania on 18 October 2023 to hear from a range of speakers on Integrated Pest Management, optimal sprayer setup and the latest chemicals for berries, before relocating to Burlington Berries production … | Australian Berry Journal, Beneficials, Chemicals, Diseases, Integrated Pest & Disease Management, Pests, Rubus, Summer 23 | abj beneficials chemicals disease ipdm pest rub sum-23 | |||
| Australian Strawberry Breeding Program Update | A new variety, wrap-up of the subtropical season, and an update of Mediterranean and temperate seasons from project BS22000: Australian Strawberry Breeding Program | Australian Berry Journal, Breeding, Strawberry, Summer 23 | Jodi Neal, Katie O’Connor | abj breeding str sum-23 | jodi-neal katie-oconnor | |
| EXP-Getting Retailers ‘Berry Ready’ in Thailand | Strawberry exporters from Western Australia travelled to Bangkok in July 2023 to present a series of training workshops and promotional activities for two of Thailand’s major retailers. | Australian Berry Journal, Export, Strawberry, Summer 23 | Jen Rowling | abj export str sum-23 | jen-rowling | |
| Giving strawberries real fight-Seaweed extracts prime plants for optimal yields and profits | Report on a series of laboratory and field experiments to evaluate the effect of a combined drench (10 L/ha) and foliar spray (1:400 to the point of run-off) of a seaweed biostimulant (Seasol®) on strawberry production in 2023. | Australian Berry Journal, Nutrient Management, Strawberry, Summer 23 | Dylan McFarlane, Scott Mattner | abj nutrient-management str sum-23 | dylan-mcfarlane scott-mattner | |
| Strawberry runner production on display at JCLM Farming | Report from Fruit Growers Tasmania and Berries Australia strawberry runner field day held in February 2023 at JCLM Farming Pty Ltd, who operate an 80ha farm at Ouse in Tasmania’s central highlands. | Australian Berry Journal, Propagation, Strawberry, Summer 23 | Mark Salter | abj propagation str sum-23 | mark-salter | |
| The use of heat in horticulture for pest and disease control | Heat, as hot water, has been used for many years in horticulture to control or eliminate various pests and diseases, particularly in bulb crops for the elimination of nematodes. This article discusses the research and protocols developed to treat various … | Australian Berry Journal, Diseases, Pests, Strawberry, Summer 23 | Aileen Reid | abj disease pest str sum-23 ipdm | aileen-reid | |
| Hort Innovation Rubus Fund Annual Report 2019/20 | Annual Report about levy fund investments | Hort Innovation, Rubus | Hort Innovation | hort-innovation rub | hort-innovation | |
| Hort Innovation Strawberry Fund Annual Report 2019/20 | Annual Report about levy fund investments | Hort Innovation, Strawberry | Hort Innovation | hort-innovation str | hort-innovation | |
| Hort Innovation Blueberry Fund Annual Report 2019/20 | Annual Report about levy fund investments | Blueberry, Hort Innovation | Hort Innovation | bb hort-innovation | hort-innovation |
