INDUSTRY R&D

In agriculture and horticulture soil erosion removes valuable top soil which is the most valuable asset for farmers. The loss of this top soil results in lower yields and higher production costs. When top soil is gone, erosion can cause...

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...

The pineapple industry is located in the coastal areas across Queensland for its warm climate, well-drained soils and limited exposure to cold winters and frost. There are a number of risks associated to these coastal regions due to their close...

The Australian pineapple industry has been growing the Smooth Cayenne variety for over one hundred years. It has been the traditional variety for processing and the fresh market. In the 1980s a hybrid variety known as 73-50 was introduced from...

The Australian pineapple industry has struggled with weed infestations throughout its history. During this time there have been key herbicides that have controlled weed populations effectively. Diuron is one of these and plays an important role.

Soil fumigation is often used where high-value agricultural and horticultural crops are grown in long-term monoculture. Soil fumigants provide benefits to growers in managing a wide range of pests and diseases, including nematodes, fungi, bacteria, insects, and weeds.