With an increasing international population and a big focus on healthy eating, some Australian horticulturalists are pushing to expand and establish plantings of a fruit barely known to most of the country — the jujube.
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A fruit grower in Victoria’s Goulburn Valley has cut its grid power consumption by one-third.
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Software developed for Australian mango producer Piñata Farms, was instrumental in streamlining ripening and distribution operations during the 2018-2019 season.
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MARKET REPORT FOR 15TH - 21ST APRIL
Persimmons are available from April to July so the season has just commenced. Persimmons are currently fetching $2.50-$4 each.
Quinces are now available and selling for $3-$4 a kilo.
The Australian pomegranate season has just started. The quality is excellent with prices at $2-$4 each.
Williams, Packham and Buerru Bosc pears are available at $2-$4 a kilo. Corella pears are $3-$7 a kilo, depending on size.
Cooking apples such as Granny Smith and Golden Delicious are are $3-$6 a kilo.
There are two avocado varieties to select from - Shepard and Hass. Depending on size and variety they are retailing at $1.50-$4 each.
New season tamarillo, guava and imperial mandarins have started arriving.