Wine Australia Agtech Demonstration Days
Wine Australia recently held two Agtech demonstration days, showcasing the latest innovations in viticulture technology. These events, held in Tasmania and South Australia, aimed to …
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National smoke taint prediction service for the Australian wine industry
The wine industry in Australia is taking significant steps to combat the impact of smoke taint, a major concern during bushfire seasons. A new project, …
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Innovative Agtech solution combats powdery mildew
A two-year trial in Victoria’s Great Western region is exploring a groundbreaking method to control powdery mildew in vineyards. This project combines an autonomous robot, …
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Students now have more access to Agtech resources in NSW
More than 100 schools have already signed up for the new Farms of the Future school resource for students in years 7 – 10.
This resource …
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Climate-smart irrigation in temperate fruit orchards
Fruit trees are susceptible to damage from hail, frost and storms, drought-induced water stress, heat stress and wind.
Climate models for NSW are predicting rainfall variability …
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Benefits of on-farm weather stations on orchards in NSW
On-farm weather stations are becoming more common on orchards in NSW. Growers usually get their current weather information from services such as Bureau of Meteorology …
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Protecting cherries from adverse climate conditions
Sweet cherry production is directly reliant on good climatic conditions for optimal yield and quality. Rainfall, hail and heat events during fruit development and prior …
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Climate-Smart Horticulture
The Climate-Smart Pilots Project’s aim was to empower orchardists with advanced tools and strategies, enabling them to thrive amidst the evolving challenges posed by climate change.
Automatic …
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Climate-Smart Livestock
The Climate Smart Pilots project, led by the NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD), aimed to assist livestock producers during droughts. They …
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Climate-Smart Irrigated Cropping
The Climate Smart Pilots project, led by the NSW Department of Primary Industries (DPI), conducted a research trial at Trangie Agricultural Research Centre (TARC) in …
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