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Tour de France cyclists keep drinking cherry juice at the finish line, here's why
By Andy Turner published July 22, 2025 We explain the mysterious red liquid being drunk by riders at the finish line In a race as brutal...
BRAVO! Shepparton grower chooses Valente to cover top notch apples
Shepparton apple grower Peter Radevski is embracing cutting-edge crop protection to elevate his BRAVO apples to the highest class. The...


Uniquely designed crop protection for kiwi fruit
Meet Loris and Manuel Berdondini from Zani Group farms and see their unique pergola shaped solution to safe-guard a 50 hectare kiwi...


Weighing up the value of Valente
For Ardmona apple grower Matthew Lenne, carefully weighing the risks and rewards of every decision has become crucial when navigating a...


Kiwi fruit under hail nets
Learn how this grower uses an existing Valente hail net structure and design for a new planting. He was able to remove an old planting of...


Triple the storage window for cherries with FreshSens Technology
"FreshSens technology has been a game-changer for our business, extending the storage time of our cherries and maintaining their...


Health conscious consumers drive market growth
Article from The Cherry Times 05 Mar 2025 The global cherry market size was estimated at USD 62.50 billion in 2023 and is expected to...


Installing Valente at Tatura SmartFarm
Check out this footage showing the set-up of a narrow orchard system under Valente crop protection in the Goulburn Valley, Victoria. It's...


Granny Smiths looking good under nets in Ardmona.
#greengrannysmithapples Protected from extreme heat, wind and hail under Valente nets these Granny Smith apples could not look better....


Five minutes with Sam Birrell MP - Member for Nicholls
Q. Horticulture provides $17 billion to Australia’s GDP and Nichols plays a hefty role in that. To this end, food is a big deal in our...


Do hail nets improve the orchard microclimate?
Studies reveal that growing fruit under protective nets offers many benefits, including improved microclimate for better photosynthesis...


Wayki® automated rain cover and hail net
Wayki® is an automatic covering system created and developed in Chile and is perfect for protecting cherries, kiwi and berry fruits...


Protecting Montague Farms' cherries with Valente Multi-shield
Consistent supply of high quality fruit is key to financial success for fruit growers says Andrew Maughan of Montague Farms. But, Mr...


Take your labour team to the next level!
If you are keen to add a new harvest labour platform to your team, then get in touch and order today so we can add you to our next...


Protecting kiwi fruit for a profitable harvest
Learn how this Italian grower installed a Valente system to protect her valuable kiwi fruit from insects and hail. For more information...


Simple design | simple to deploy
Check out how easy it is to close the rain covers to protect your fragile fruit! Watch on to see the multi-shield in action protecting...


Visiting Chile
O ur 4-day visit to Curico in Chile revealed a sophisticated apple & cherry industry that is intimidating in size! Just like the Aussies,...


Dr Greg Lang on managing your crops under nets & covers
Recently, Dr. Greg Lang made a compelling presentation at a workshop in the Yarra Valley. He delved into the world of protective covers...


Enhancing Orchard Labor with the Right Equipment
With the right equipment, orchard labour is easier to find, more efficient, more precise and safer says Montague Farms...


Valente works with apple grower to overcome hail, sun and pests in one solution.
VIDEO: check out this innovative cube design to learn just how flexible the solution for your orchard can be.
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