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How to Reduce Bitter Pit in Apples

Whilst bitter pit is linked with localised low levels of calcium it is characterised as a physiological disorder, and not a calcium deficiency. There is a reason for this distinction and it should inform best agronomic practice on how to reduce bitter pit in apples,... Read more
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Strawberries – How growth partioning increases yield.

When producing strawberries farmers must balance feeding the plant enough nitrogen without getting excessive vegetative growth. Because of this growers have to take care not to give plants too much nitrogen as more growth can mean lower yield and quality. To understand why nitrogen tends to favour vegetative growth ahead of fruit development we need to consider two factors.,... Read more
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Micro Green

‘Cocopeat, a great alternative to peat moss for micro farming?’ Ecomix Coco Australia, is a well established Australian-based coco peat supplier. During the last several months, demand for Cocopeat has been steadily increasing. Contrary to the Covid restrictions, Ecomix is busier than usual. “The demand for coco is increasing because of the demand for Australian grown produce.” says Martin Vadakekuttu,... Read more
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Coirmats

‘A natural, simple alternative to protect soil and roots. Drought and extreme weather conditions have many tree and orchard growers looking at innovative management techniques across the eastern parts of Australia and in particular in SE Queensland. Moisture retention and root health in these conditions are of paramount importance as growers look to manage the conditions as best they,... Read more
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Crop Management System

‘Precision Data Solves Efficiency and Retention Issues With rising labour costs and shortages, it has become essential to maximise labour efficiency and retain high performing staff. Growers with a comprehensive and analytical approach are seeing improved staff happiness, employee productivity and higher profit margins. Anecdotal evidence on staff,... Read more
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Substrate Rootzone Monitoring

NZ Gourmet is one of the largest growers in New Zealand with operations up and down the length of the country. Rob Moston is the long-term employee and Grower Manager of one site in Kumeu. Eight months ago, he started using BumperCrop’s automated Water Content and EC substrate monitoring sensors for his tomato plants which are grown in coco peat slabs. He was impressed with the,... Read more

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