Cherry Picked – Details, episodes & analysis

In this episode, we chat to Summer Song, project lead for optimising protected cherry production. Summer and I discuss the project and what the industry can look forward to being produced from its data.

You can find out more about the project here

https://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/dpi/climate/digital-agriculture/digital-agriculture-research2/horticulture-research/protected-cropping

We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and recognise the continuing connection to lands, waters, and communities. We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures; and to Elders past and present. 

This project is brought to you by the extension and communication for the Australian cherry industry project. Led by NSW Department of Primary Industries, funded by Hort Innovation using the cherry research and development levy and funds from the Australian Government.

In this episode, we chat to Jason Deveau, creative mind behind the best practice spray resource- Sprayers 101 website out of Canada. We explore how to optimise your spray applications and saving you money!

You can visit the Sprayers 101 website here

https://sprayers101.com/

We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and recognise the continuing connection to lands, waters, and communities. We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures; and to Elders past and present. 

This project is brought to you by the extension and communication for the Australian cherry industry project. Led by NSW Department of Primary Industries, funded by Hort Innovation using the cherry research and development levy and funds from the Australian Government.

On this week's episode, we catch up with Anushika De Silva from Western Sydney University. Anushika works on the Hort Innovation project looking at cherry pollination and how we can improve set and quality in our cherries.

To get in touch with Anushika, get in touch with me at jessica.fearnley@dpi.nsw.gov.au

We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and recognise the continuing connection to lands, waters, and communities. We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures; and to Elders past and present. 

This project is brought to you by the extension and communication for the Australian cherry industry project. Led by NSW Department of Primary Industries, funded by Hort Innovation using the cherry research and development levy and funds from the Australian Government.

On this week's episode, we catch up with Kevin Dodds from NSW DPIRD. Kevin is a Development Officer and part of the Bushfire Recovery project led by NSW DPIRD. Kev talks about preparing your orchard for bushfire and some things to consider if you have a bushfire through the orchard.

Bushfires in Orchards Manual

https://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0007/1592665/Bushfire-recovery-guide-web.pdf

Got feedback? Get in touch at jessica.fearnley@dpi.nsw.gov.au

We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and recognise the continuing connection to lands, waters, and communities. We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures; and to Elders past and present. This project is brought to you by the extension and communication for the Australian cherry industry project. Led by NSW Department of Primary Industries, funded by Hort Innovation using the cherry research and development levy and funds from the Australian Government.

On this week's episode, we catch up with Greg Calvert Co-founder of the Australian company FreshChain Systems. Greg speaks about the opportunities using digital traceability in the cherry supply chain and how we can connect more with our consumers.

CherryPlus Traceability Report

https://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0009/1426491/Using-a-standards-based-traceability-system-to-improve-horticulture-supply-chains.pdf

FreshChain Systems

https://www.freshchain.com.au/

Greg Calvert

LinkedIn - https://au.linkedin.com/in/greg-calvert-57653918

Email - gcalvert@freshchain.com.au

Got feedback? Get in touch at jessica.fearnley@dpi.nsw.gov.au

We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and recognise the continuing connection to lands, waters, and communities. We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures; and to Elders past and present.  This project is brought to you by the extension and communication for the Australian cherry industry project. Led by NSW Department of Primary Industries, funded by Hort Innovation using the cherry research and development levy and funds from the Australian Government.

On this week's episode, we catch up with Luke Davis- Bishop, Manager for Audit Strategy and Planning - Protocol at DAFF. Luke walks us through the auditing process when exporting cherries, and some of the things you should keep front of mind to make the process easier!

Got feedback? Get in touch at jessica.fearnley@dpi.nsw.gov.au

We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and recognise the continuing connection to lands, waters, and communities. We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures; and to Elders past and present.  This project is brought to you by the extension and communication for the Australian cherry industry project. Led by NSW Department of Primary Industries, funded by Hort Innovation using the cherry research and development levy and funds from the Australian Government.

On this week's episode, we catch up with Andrew Smith, a horticulture agronomist, and cherry grower. Andrew walks us through the importance of understanding cherry growth stages and how to maximise cherry nutrition inputs during these phases.

To get in touch with Andrew and the Hybrid Ag team please visit

https://www.hybridag.com.au/

Got feedback? Get in touch at jessica.fearnley@dpi.nsw.gov.au

We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and recognise the continuing connection to lands, waters, and communities. We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures; and to Elders past and present.  This project is brought to you by the extension and communication for the Australian cherry industry project. Led by NSW Department of Primary Industries, funded by Hort Innovation using the cherry research and development levy and funds from the Australian Government.

On this week's episode, we catch up with Dr Aaron Simmons, a climate scientist from NSW DPI. Aaron walks us through GHG emissions, the potential for sequestration in cherries and calculating your carbon footprint.

To get in touch with Aaron please email aaron.simmons@dpi.nsw.gov.au

Emissions Reduction Strategies for the Orange and Cherry Industries in New South Wales

https://www.mdpi.com/2304-8158/12/18/3328

Got feedback? Get in touch at jessica.fearnley@dpi.nsw.gov.au

We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and recognise the continuing connection to lands, waters, and communities. We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures; and to Elders past and present.  This project is brought to you by the extension and communication for the Australian cherry industry project. Led by NSW Department of Primary Industries, funded by Hort Innovation using the cherry research and development levy and funds from the Australian Government.

On this week's episode, we catch up with Antonia Sanchez, who works for Bloom Fresh.

Bloom Fresh works globally to improve the genetics and production in the world's cherry industry.

Want to get in touch with Bloom Fresh?

https://bloomfreshglobal.com/home/#

Got feedback? Get in touch at jessica.fearnley@dpi.nsw.gov.au

We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and recognise the continuing connection to lands, waters, and communities. We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures; and to Elders past and present.  This project is brought to you by the extension and communication for the Australian cherry industry project. Led by NSW Department of Primary Industries, funded by Hort Innovation using the cherry research and development levy and funds from the Australian Government.

On this week's episode, we catch up with Dr Greg Lang, leader in global cherry research. Greg talks about intensive cherry tree plantings, how to maintain them and how to get the best out of your trees.

Want to get in touch with Greg? Follow his research at these websites

https://www.canr.msu.edu/people/dr_gregory_lang

https://www.goodfruit.com/shaping-the-future-of-cherry-production/

Got feedback? Get in touch at jessica.fearnley@dpi.nsw.gov.au

We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and recognise the continuing connection to lands, waters, and communities. We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures; and to Elders past and present.  This project is brought to you by the extension and communication for the Australian cherry industry project. Led by NSW Department of Primary Industries, funded by Hort Innovation using the cherry research and development levy and funds from the Australian Government.