Tuesday, March 31, 2026

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Nursery Papers

Nursery Papers – Sprinkler selection, layout and operation

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Horticultural Innovation Australia Limited

The process of applying irrigation water evenly across the cropping area is now a standard best management practice (BMP) aim. However, there is more to good irrigation than ‘wet is good, dry is bad’ rationale. Growers should consider the evenness of crop growth, crop health and crop turnover, and perhaps greater focus should be given to how irrigation systems are designed and how efficiently they are operating.… Continue reading

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Horticulture and GLP lead Matt Burley training graduates Jake and Lauren in Toowoomba Horticulture and GLP lead Matt Burley training graduates Jake and Lauren in Toowoomba
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Kalyx expands into new regions, increasing research capacity

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For over two decades, Kalyx has been the go-to company for independent agricultural research in Australia due to their national presence and operational excellence. Over that time, they have helped their clients bring hundreds of new crop varieties, pesticides, fertilisers and other such technologies to Australian farmers.… Continue reading

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Careers & EducationEducation

Hort education, an overseas example

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By Patrick Regnault

Over the last few decades, Horticulture education has seen many changes. Australia, like many other countries, mainly in the English-speaking world, seems to be heading towards distance learning to the detriment of practical based learning.

Apprenticeships and traineeships are not reaching levels of completion, and the profession is ageing.… Continue reading

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Control Helicoverpa larvae with an IPM program Control Helicoverpa larvae with an IPM program (Supplied by Denis Crawford of Graphic Science)
Environment & SustainabilityPest and Diseases

Alternatives to pesticides

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By Denis Crawford

Given the recent debate in the media about the future of pesticides in some parts of the world, it’s time to look at the alternatives to pesticides.

A recent series of articles in The Guardian“Toxic nation: Australia’s pesticide problem” highlighted several issues with pesticide use in Australia.… Continue reading

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