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Benchmarking project to support Australian apple and pear grower productivity
Initiative equips growers with orchard performance data to identify cost-saving opportunities, make better-informed decisions, and remain competitive in an evolving market
Poor weather affects New Zealand cherry volumes
Growers report lower export packouts despite early-season predictions for growth
T&G again wins judicial victory protecting Envy IP rights in China
Enforcement of earlier judgement results in court-supervised destruction of illegally planted trees in the Gansu province
Coles Nurture Fund application deadline nears
Fund provides grants for innovative and sustainable projects
Genetically modified purple tomatoes approved for sale in Australia
Nutritionally enhanced Purple Bliss tomatoes first GM fresh food to be grown and sold in the country
Australian table grape growers prepare for promising season amid record heatwave
Investments in irrigation infrastructure, protected cropping methods and technology have armed growers for extreme conditions
Volumes triple for second Australian season of QTee pears
Red-blushed pear production ramps up as orchards mature
T&G awards Edward Turner Horticulture Futures Grant to Lincoln University post-graduate
Ellie Brock receives NZ$10,000 for research on integrated pest management approaches to support more resilient potato production
NZ Avocado adds guacamole to Auckland Latin Fiesta
Free tastings and a guacamole cook off spotlight in-season New Zealand avocados
Research project sets sights on higher macadamia yields
Investigation to examine the physiological drivers of productivity for macadamias and deliver practical crop management strategies
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Queensland research tackles global onion disease crisis
Key findings will be presented to Lockyer Valler growers on 11 February
Australian government launches independent review of the Horticulture Code of Conduct
A final report is expected to be provided by April
Horticulture leader Joe Saina recognised with Australia Day honours
Saina has contributed leadership, technical expertise and national representation to Australia’s horticulture industry for two decades
Melbourne wholesale market opens to the public for the first time
Consumers will be able to visit the market on Saturdays with a focus on bulk buying
Costa introduces mini melons to Australian shelves
Trial with Woolworths will see Blush Mini honeydew melons stocked in Victorian stores
Northern Territory pomelo growers express concerns over pending Vietnamese imports
DAFF spokesperson says Vietnamese pomelos will not arrive until import conditions are finalised
Zespri targets kiwifruit growth in New Zealand over next five years
Marketer’s latest five-year forecast says NZ supply will grow to 236mn trays by 2030, with strong demand supported by premium brand
Funky Food seeks out fruit and vegetable growers in food waste fight
Brisbane-based business is looking to partner with fruit and vegetable growers to take unwanted produce surplus, quirky and imperfect produce
Premier Fresh Australia enters new Sun World table grape partnership
Agreement enables Premier Fresh to market Sun World table grapes in Australia and internationally
Australian Bananas launches Banana Swim Pass with Ariarne Titmus
Around 70 pools across Australia will offer free entry for the price of a banana