Products and Services
Fruit Maturity Testing
The MVCB offers a free fruit Maturity Testing service to growers in the Murray Valley area. Growers/packers are urged to ring the office before bringing fruit in for testing to check on availability of staff time. As part of the Maturity Testing service, the Board also offers free supply of N10 solution to those packing sheds conducting their own maturity tests. Growers/Packers are strongly advised to contact the Board office prior to bringing fruit in for maturity testing, to ensure staff availability.
Library Resources
Growers are invited to visit the Board office and browse the comprehensive list of publications available. Some publications are not for loan, but growers are encouraged to utilize the reading area provided. A number of free citrus fact sheets, meeting notes and notices are also available for growers.
List of publications available for reading in the Grower Reading Area.
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American Food and Ag Exporter
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Good Fruit and Vegetables
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Fruit and Vegetables Markets
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Irrigation Horticulture Mallee
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National Market Place News
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Food Partnerships in ASIA
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Connecting Victoria
Citrus Growing Manual
The Citrus Growing Manual is based on information and advice from researchers, agriculture consultants, extension staff and successful citrus growers. The manual aims to assist and provide knowledge and skills to Australian growers to satisfy quality and food safety specifications for all local and export markets. A recommended guide for all citrus growers.
Spray Diary
To assist growers to maintain uniform and accurate spray records. These recording books are available for free from the Board office to growers and packers from the Murray Valley area. Spray diaries may also be downloaded Spray Diary
Publications and Products for sale from the Board Office
Further details on any of these products and services may be obtained by contacting the Board office.
Publications
Citrus Diseases & Defects found in the market place
Citrus Growing Manual
Citrus Pests & Their Natural Enemies
Citrus Physiology Notes April 2003
Drip Irrigation Book
Spray handbook
Products
Citrus Peeler
Cranston Gauge (Sizing implement)
Magnifying Hand Lens
Plastic Citrus Juicer
Phenolphthalein PH Indicator
Citrep Newsletter Advertising
Full page - 190 mm X 265 mm
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2/3 Page (landscape) 190 mm X 175 mm
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1/3 Page (landscape) 190 mm X 85 mm
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4/9 Page (portrait only) 125 mm X 175 mm
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2/9 Page (portrait) 60 mm X 175 mm
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2/9 Page (landscape) 125 mm X 85 mm
Black & white and Colour
1/9 Page (Portrait only) 60 mm X 85 mm
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Flyer