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The findings of a new report into the current state of autonomous pruning equipment, both in Australia and overseas, have given confidence to plantation managers around the future potentia…
The findings of a new report into the current state of autonomous pruning equipment, both in Australia and overseas, have given confidence to plantation managers around the future potentia…
A mid-term review of the National Centre for Timber Durability and Design Life conducted by FWPA board members resulted in the extension of the centre’s activities for a further five years, w…
Australian forest growers have identified new research priorities. These priorities are the impetus for the co-funding of six PhD research scholarships by FWPA forest grower members and t…
Andrew Leighton shares his thoughts on research and development in the forestry industry and his vision for sustainability and growth. “I’ve been directly involved with research and devel…
AgriFutures’ growAG. is an online platform that showcases Australian agricultural innovations, organisations, and research, investment and commercialisation opportunities online i…
This desktop review report provides an overview of current and emerging mechanical and robotic tree pruning equipment for use in plantation forest management. Recently, increased intere…
While log exports continue to be problematic, woodchip exports rose significantly in 2021, to reach 5.343 million bone dried metric tonnes (bdmt). The 13.8% rise in total exports was driven…
Australia’s softwood log exports totalled a reported 112,523 m3 in December 2021, a five month high and a rise of 38% on the prior month. Export volumes remain volatile, dramatically below pr…