The Australian pineapple industry has struggled with weed infestations throughout its history. During this time there have been key herbicides that have controlled weed populations effectively.

The Australian pineapple industry has been growing the Smooth Cayenne variety for over one hundred years.

A pineapple crop needs substantial nutritional requirements to effectively grow commercial yields.

The pineapple industry is located in the coastal areas across Queensland for its warm climate, well-drained soils and limited exposure to cold winters and frost.

Farm planning is a decision-making process which involves the organisation and management of limited resources to realise specific business goals.

Fertilisers and pesticides are major inputs in pineapple production. There are increasing concerns about their potential environmental impact, so managing these inputs has never been more important.

In agriculture and horticulture soil erosion removes valuable top soil which is the most valuable asset for farmers.

Pineapples are infested by a variety of pests. Those that affect pineapple crops include a wide range of insects, diseases, nematodes and weeds.

Pineapples are affected by a variety of pests including insects, diseases, nematode and weeds.  Soil types, climatic factors, crop stages and crop management practices affect the intensity of pest infestations.

Fertilisers and pesticides contribute significantly to the cost of pineapple production. With growing concerns about their potential environmental impact and increasing costs, using these products efficiently and effectively has never been more important.

Boom spraying is a common practice employed in pineapple production internationally. It is used for pesticide application to manage diseases, insect pests and weeds and for post-plant fertiliser applications.

Soil fumigation is often used where high-value agricultural and horticultural crops are grown in long-term monoculture.

There are a number of farming systems that involve the injection of liquid into the furrow to provide operational efficiency, crop protection, soil improvement and yield improvement benefits. Precision in-furrow liquid injection has the potential to deliver products to improve soil conditions and optimise the establishment of healthy crops.