Episodes 27
Avg. Duration 30m
Activity Highly Active
Since Oct 2023
Latest Episode Apr 2026

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Welcome to Cherry Picked, the podcast that brings you the sweetest insights, tips, and stories from the world of cherry growing, packing, and consuming. Whether you are tending to a backyard tree or managing hectares of orchard, this podcast is your go-to resource for everything cherry-related.

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S3 26. Optimising protected cherry production with Summer Song

Apr 22, 2026 18m

In this episode, we chat to Summer Song, project lead for optimising protected cherry production. Summer and I discuss the project and what the industry can look forward to being produced from its…

S3E1 25. Best practice spray applicaiton with Jason Deveau

Mar 18, 2026 42m

In this episode, we chat to Jason Deveau, creative mind behind the best practice spray resource- Sprayers 101 website out of Canada. We explore how to optimise your spray applications and saving you…

S2E24 24.Climate Change and the Queensland Fruit Fly with Dr Jane Kelley

Aug 05, 2025 30m

In this episode, we dive into the Climate Vulnerability Assessment (CVA) for the Queensland fruit fly—one of Australia's most significant horticultural pests. We explore how climate change is…

S2E23 23. Adapting Cherries to a Changing Climate: Insights from the CVA model with Dr Jane Kelley

Jul 22, 2025 37m

In this episode, we explore how climate change is impacting cherry production in New South Wales, with a focus on the Lapin cherry variety. Drawing on the Climate Vulnerability Assessment (CVA)…

S2E22 22. Microbiome research with Gabriele Berg

Jul 09, 2025 29m

On this week's episode, we catch up with microbiome researcher Gabriele Berg and chat about all things microbes, health, and what can be done to improve these in cherries. We acknowledge the…

S2E21 21. Using the power of microbes to unlock your soil with Edwina Murray

Jun 25, 2025 28m

On this week's episode, we catch up with NEM's Edwina Murray to chat all things microbes, nutrient cycling and biologicals available! Find out more about NEM visit https://nem.com.au/ Disclaimer: NSW…

20. Improving cherry nutrition with AgNova's Cam Stone

Jun 10, 2025 24m

On this week's episode, we catch up with AgNova's Cameron Stone to chat about some new products available to cherry growers to improve cherry nutrition. Find out more about AgNova on their website…

S2E19 19. Preventing cherry cracking with Brian Tipton

May 27, 2025 28m

On this week's episode, we catch up with Brian Tipton from Cultiva. Brian and I catch up on the potential of Parka in the battle against cherry cracking.Find about more about Brian and Cultiva…

S2E18 18. Australian cherries in India with Yemee Fernandes

May 13, 2025 20m

On this week's episode, we catch up with Yemee Fernandes from Four Pillars Trading. Yemee and I catch up on the potiental for Australian cherries to become a high sought after premium product in…

S2E17 17. Xylella in the orchard with Shannon Mulholland

Apr 29, 2025 22m

On this week's episode, we catch up with NSW DPRID's Dr Shannon Mulholland. Shannon works as a Senior Biosecurity Officer and specialises in plant preparedness. We talk about the impacts of Xylella…

S2E1 16. Pollination research in cherry with Anushika De Silva

Apr 11, 2025 36m

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…

S2E1 15. Orchard Recovery after Bushfire - Part 1 with Kevin Dodds

Apr 02, 2025 38m

On this week's episode, we catch up with Kevin Dodds from NSW DPIRD. Kevin is a Development Officer and part of the Bushfire Recovery project led by NSW DPIRD. Kev talks about preparing your orchard…

S1E14 14. Digital Traceability in the Cherry Supply Chain with Greg Calvert

Oct 10, 2024 45m

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…

S1E13 13. Audits and Exports: What you need to know with Luke Davis-Bishop.

Sep 25, 2024 27m

On this week's episode, we catch up with Luke Davis- Bishop, Manager for Audit Strategy and Planning - Protocol at DAFF. Luke walks us through the auditing process when exporting cherries, and some…

S1E12 12. The importance of understanding your cherry nutrition with Andrew Smith

Jul 16, 2024 31m

On this week's episode, we catch up with Andrew Smith, a horticulture agronomist, and cherry grower. Andrew walks us through the importance of understanding cherry growth stages and how to maximise…

S1E11 11. GHG Emissions, Sequestration and Carbon Footprints of Cherries with Dr Aaron Simmons

Jun 11, 2024 35m

On this week's episode, we catch up with Dr Aaron Simmons, a climate scientist from NSW DPI. Aaron walks us through GHG emissions, the potential for sequestration in cherries and calculating your…

S1E10 10. Preparing our trees for the future of cherry production with Bloom Fresh

May 06, 2024 25m

On this week's episode, we catch up with Antonia Sanchez, who works for Bloom Fresh. Bloom Fresh works globally to improve the genetics and production in the world's cherry industry. Want to get in…

S1E9 9. Intensive cherry trees with Greg Lang

Mar 31, 2024 26m

On this week's episode, we catch up with Dr Greg Lang, leader in global cherry research. Greg talks about intensive cherry tree plantings, how to maintain them and how to get the best out of your…

S1E8 8. Plant stress! with Zen Kynigos

Mar 17, 2024 35m

On this week's episode, we catch up again with crop science technologist Zen Kynigos from Prodoz. Zen talks about plant stress, how we can combat it and understand our cherry trees more. Want to get…

S1E7 7. Cherry breeding and research with Amy Iezzoni

Feb 11, 2024 30m

On this week's episode, we catch up with tart cherry breeder, Amy Iezzoni from Michigan State University. Amy talks about her work in tart cherry breeding, rootstocks and value-adding opportunities.…

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