January 2023

There are a number of farming systems that involve the injection of liquid into the furrow to provide operational efficiency, crop protection, soil improvement and yield improvement benefits. Precision in-furrow liquid injection has the potential to deliver products to improve...

Pineapples are affected by a variety of pests including insects, diseases, nematode and weeds. Soil types, climatic factors, crop stages and crop management practices affect the intensity of pest infestations.

Pineapples are infested by a variety of pests. Those that affect pineapple crops include a wide range of insects, diseases, nematodes and weeds.  Soil types, climatic factors, crop stages and crop management practices affect the intensity of pest infestations. An integrated...

Farm planning is a decision-making process which involves the organisation and management of limited resources to realise specific business goals. Farm planning involves selecting the most profitable course of action from amongst all possible alternatives.

Boom spraying is a common practice employed in pineapple production internationally. It is used for pesticide application to manage diseases, insect pests and weeds and for post-plant fertiliser applications. Sectional and variable rate control on the boom sprayer for more...