Major retailers must lift prices to juice growers, who are facing a decline in production due to seasonal conditions according to one of the nation's key industry players.
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A New Zealand startup is exploring ways to include robots in fruit picking to end seasonal labour shortages.
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Biosecurity Queensland have confirmed that a single armyworm moth had been detected at Bamaga at the tip of Cape York. The armyworm is known to damage more than 350 different plant species, including fruit crops.
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MARKET REPORT FOR 24TH FEBRUARY-2ND MARCH
Limes are well supplied and are $2-$5 a kilo.
Locally grown mangosteen are available, 1/2 kilo punnets are $15.
Peach and nectarine quality is excellent. Prices range from $3-$8 a kilo depending on size and variety.
Finger limes are still available. Prices are $6 for 150 grams.
A wide variety of late-season plums are available. Prices are $3-$10 a kilo.
Royal gala apples are $3-$7 a kilo. Williams pears are $2-$4 a kilo.
Fig quality is excellent. Prices range from $1-$3 each, depending on variety and size.
Sweet persimmons are now available. Prices range from $10-$12 a kilo, depending on size and quality.
Custard apples and guava, and fresh walnuts and almonds are just coming into season.