The Full Bottle

Episode 9: Varieties and Rootstocks

Welcome back to The Full Bottle podcast in 2023! 
This episode is brought to you by a collection of passionate researchers working in the fascinating field of rootstocks and varieties. Joining our host Gabby on the podcast is New South Wales Department of Primary Industries (NSW DPI) Research Horticulturalist, Dave Monks who talks about all the interesting varieties he is working on. Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries Citrus Breeder, Malcolm Smith also calls in from Bundaberg to talk about projects he’s exploring in rootstocks. Lastly NSW DPI Researcher, Dr Tahir Kurshid talks about the Huanglongbing (HLB) tolerant rootstocks from USA and why they are so significant.  
 
Want to reach out to our guests? There details are below. 
Dave Monks: dave.monks@dpi.nsw.gov.au 
Dr Tahir Kurshid: tahir.kurshid@dpi.nsw.gov.au 
Malcolm Smith: malcolm.smith@daf.qld.gov.au  
 
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Episode 8: The wrap up

Stephen and Gabby go full banter in a test of knowledge of The Full Bottle podcast. Our loyal fans might know the answers to our citrus questionnaire but will our hosts?  
Our last episode of the year on the last Monday of the year. Wishing all our listeners a safe and happy holidays. You’ll hear back from us in January 2023! 
 
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Episode 7: Planning the next Generation

Welcome to the second last episode of the year. In the spirit of the upcoming year, we thought we would bring you a podcast all about the future - succession planning. AgriPlus Director and Principal Advisor, Janine McLean, gives a professional perspective and breakdown of what is myth and what is fact when it comes to succession planning. South Australian fourth-generation citrus growing family, the Voigts, bring their successful experiences in succession planning for their business and family. Unfortunately, Rural Financial Counselling Services Victoria West could not join us for this episode, but we provide a breakdown of what they do and how they can help growers. Important links below mentioned in the podcast. 
Janine McLean’s services: https://www.agriplusfg.com.au/janine-mclean  
Rural Financial Counselling Services Network website: https://rfcsnetwork.com.au/  or call 1300 771 741 
 
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Episode 6: Our regional forums

The Citrus Australia team have been very busy in this episode of The Full Bottle. Bringing you interviews from our regional forums in the Murray Valley, Riverland, Riverina and Southern Queensland full of updates on industry-funded research and other projects. We caught up with Head of Business Development Leatrice Treharne from Port of Melbourne, postharvest specialist John Golding from NSW DPI and Neil Salvador from VEG Education, as well as some local growers to hear their views.   
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Episode 5: Who’s watching your citrus?

Welcome to episode 5 of The Full Bottle, a Citrus Australia podcast. This episode is all about CitrusWatch: a national citrus industry preparedness and exotic pest surveillance program. Our two special guests are Citrus Australia’s Dr Jessica Lye and Andie Wong who are ready to talk all things CitrusWatch and biosecurity in the Australian citrus industry.  
CitrusWatch is funded by Hort Innovation, using the citrus research and development levy and contributions from the Australian Government. Funding is also supplied by Plant Health Australia using the citrus plant health levy. Project partners are Plant Health Australia, Citrus Australia, the Northern Territory Department of Industry Tourism and Trade and Cesar Australia.” 
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Episode 4: The Labour of Labour

This episode brings you special guests Ben Rogers from the National Farmers Federation, Matthew Palise from Red Rich Fruits, and Kerry Thompson from our very own Citrus Australia, to talk about changes to the piece rate system, PALM Scheme and what’s next after the axing of the Agriculture Visa. Matt is the Managing Director of Rich Rich Fruits and dials in from Eastern Creek, NSW, to discuss using the PALM Scheme across multiple farms, states and commodities. Ben is the General Manager of Workplace Relations and Legal Affairs at the NFF and joins us all the way from Canberra to deep dive into the land of politics and policy. Lastly, Kerry Thompson, our Policy and Membership Officer, joins us in the studio (Gabby’s office) to bring practical applications and resources to citrus growers to help with recent changes. Join your hosts, Stephen and Gabby, for the latest. 
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Episode 3: Breaking Down Albedo

Stephen and Gabby bring you three spectacular guests from the Murray Valley to talk about albedo breakdown, the cellulite of citrus. Grower David Stevens provides advice to growers on how to manage albedo breakdown, then Tania Chapman of Nutrano Produce Group joins us to provide her perspective as a packer, what consumers need to understand about albedo breakdown and what technology is implemented so customers can have faith in what they are buying. Lastly, Stephen and Nathan discuss how Citrus Australia is supporting industry, the light at the end of the tunnel of a tough season, and whether the West Coast Eagles can come back.
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Episode 2: The Juice Industry in the Riverina

Stephen and Gabby travel to the Riverina, one of Australia’s largest growing regions, producing more than 7000 hectares of oranges alone. On this road trip they visit Justin Davidson in Stranbridge, who grows 100 % juice varieties, all year round, to talk about what being a fifth-generation grower means to him. On the way they stop at Tony Nardi’s of Nanji Pty Ltd to talk about the Citrus Australia Juice Committee: who they are, what they do and issues they are facing this season. A new face to the Citrus Australia team, Olivia Tait, who is focussing on the juice sector, joined the road trip and shares her initial thoughts on the industry.
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Episode 1: Protective Cropping with Ryan Arnold

What’s The Full Bottle? Tune into Episode 1 and let us explain. Gabby Torpey speaks with special guest Ryan Arnold about his experiences with protective cropping, and we revisit the Citrus Technical Forum held in March, where speakers including Rabobank’s Michael Harvey share their thoughts on supply issues and labour challenges.  
Link to Ryan’s weather station: https://www.awsnetwork.com.au/station/2850 
If you would like to get in contact with Ryan, email us through gabby.torpey@citrusaustralia.com.au or contact the Citrus Australia office.  
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Introducing The Full Bottle: A Citrus Australia podcast

Stephen Cooke and Citrus Australia CEO Nathan Hancock introduce the first citrus-industry podcast for Aussie citrus growers, The Full Bottle. Tune in at the end of each month for a new episode with special guests from growers outstanding in their field, researchers undergoing projects to benefit the industry and much more!  
 
If you have a topic or area you want to learn about, or a guest speaker in mind that you want to hear from, let us know by emailing gabby.torpey@citrusaustralia.com.au  
 
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