WATER SECURITY DAF APPLETHORPE
It was a pleasure to join in with the growers from the local Granite Belt region last night for an information session hosted by DAF Applethorpe followed by drinks and a BBQ. An interesting mix of speakers covering relevant topics including one from the Mayor for SDRC, Tracy Dobie, on water security for the region.
While the climate outlook for rain presented by the guys from DTN is not looking great, it is important to remain optimistic as these outlooks are based on computer modelling and nature being nature can throw up a few surprises.
Netpro Support Options
An integral part of the Granite Belt region and horticultural industry, NetPro looks forward to continuing to support the growers in our region and the Granite Belt Growers Association (GBGA) in its’ efforts to do what can be done to advocate for improved water security and farming practices for the region.
Success Stories
Rewards Group Ltd
As major investors in the Australian horticulture industry, Rewards Group Ltd needs to ensure maximized returns on all funds invested, particularly in orchard infrastructure. Accordingly, our choice of contractors is critical to the final success of any project.
At Rewards we recognise that NetPro Pty Ltd is clearly the industry leader when it comes to protective canopies. They have the best quality product, and a reputation to match. Rewards Group is now a major client of Netpro, having recently covered over 90 hectares of stonefruit orchards at Childers, and we are also finalizing new canopies at our Kumbia orchard.
Canopy construction is still on-going, and we are 100% satisfied with the projects completed for us in the three years to date. The quality of finish, the robust engineering … it’s all first-class. Our choice & trust in NetPro has been well and truly vindicated by the finished results. We consider the canopies to be a serious & integral factor in the protection of our fruit — consequently it’s been a high component of our investment in these projects.
Apart from the known protection features (from fruit-bats, birds and hail), we are capitalising on the valuable bonus that the canopy structure creates a controlled microclimate, resulting in wind reduction (with less fruit-rub), more stable growing temperatures, and enhanced colour. All in all, it creates a safe & ideal environment for the production of our fruit.
As a fruitgrower myself, I have worked closely with Netpro over many years covering my own orchards, so already had plenty of previous experience with their highly professional standards.