Researchers & eventsStonefruit Research Roadshows are regional events for producers, highlighting research from the Stonefruit research orchard in Tatura and research from Agribiosciences, Bundoora. They are delivered by Agriculture Victoria, in partnership with Summerfruits Australia and local grower associations (Summerfruits SA, Swan Hill Summer Fruit Development Association, and Cobram & District Fruit Growers Association). Future roadshow events will be listed below. One national roadshow will be conducted.
Proposed 2019 - 2022 events (topics & dates):
| Date | Topic | Location | |
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| 1 | August 2019 |
| 13th August: Renmark - Renmark Hotel 14th August: Swan Hill - Murray Downs Golf & Country Club, Murray Downs, NSW 15th August: Cobram - Grand Central Hotel, 36 Punt Road, Cobram, VIC Start time at 7pm - all events |
| 2 | Winter 2021 | Topics to be confirmed | Regional roadshow to major growing regions within Victoria and South Australia |
| 3 | Winter 2022 | Topics to be confirmed | National roadshow to include VIC, SA and the more minor growing regions in WA, QLD and NSW. |
Research from Previous Roadshows:
Related research
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Stonefruit research orchard & equipment
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Stonefruit rootstock experiments
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Stonefruit irrigation experiments
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Stonefruit canopy crop-load experiments
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Peach and Nectarine canopies for mechanical pruning and mechanical harvesting
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Some stonefruit pruning techniques
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Stonefruit maturity & fruit quality
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Stonefruit export market research