Cherry Picked

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 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.

In this episode we talk with Mike Omeg, a sustainable cherry grower in Oregon. We speak to Mike about his orchard, regenerative practices and what he is excited for growing cherries into the future. To find out more about Mike visit his website on https://www.omegfamilyorchards.com/ or on his YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/mikeomeg We want to hear your feedback and suggestions, please get in touch with us at jessica.fearnley@dpi.nsw.gov.au We acknowledge the traditional owners of the land on which this podcast is recorded and edited on. We pay our respects to elders past, present and emerging. This podcast 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.