Developing a new containerised, under-cover avocado production system.

This workstream will capture, analyse, and interpret field data to gain deeper insights into crop conditions and optimise management practices, accelerating the containerised production of avocados under shade. It will also explore the use of new technologies to reduce labour costs, while conducting communication and capacity-building activities.

Lead partner: Costa Group

Projects in this workstream

  • Sub-projects

    1. Carbohydrate modelling

    2. Irrigation Studies

    3. Pot EC / leachate nutrient testing, leaf and substrate nutrient testing

    4. Model to predict crop development

    5. Yield management and crop regulation

    6. Nutrient management programme and training

    7. Alternative tree crop evaluation

    8. Tree/light dynamics modelling

    9. Study impact of irrigation on tree growth parameters

    10. Evaluation of new technology

  • Sub-projects:

    1. Variable rate spraying

    2. Model to predict yield and fruit size

    3. New technology: automated mowers, robotics and Burros

    4. New technology: automated spraying

    5. New technology: automated pruning

  • Sub-projects:

    1. Face-to-face agronomy meetings

    2. Internal farm visits across Australia

    3. International study tours, and staff training

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