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
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Sub-projects
Carbohydrate modelling
Irrigation Studies
Pot EC / leachate nutrient testing, leaf and substrate nutrient testing
Model to predict crop development
Yield management and crop regulation
Nutrient management programme and training
Alternative tree crop evaluation
Tree/light dynamics modelling
Study impact of irrigation on tree growth parameters
Evaluation of new technology
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Sub-projects:
Variable rate spraying
Model to predict yield and fruit size
New technology: automated mowers, robotics and Burros
New technology: automated spraying
New technology: automated pruning
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Sub-projects:
Face-to-face agronomy meetings
Internal farm visits across Australia
International study tours, and staff training