IFPA broadens education programs

The International Fresh Produce Association Australia-New Zealand (IFPA ANZ) has refined and extended its produce-specific curriculum for members in 2025 in response to industry demand to upskill the workforce.

Free hard water tests

VICCHEM is offering free hard water tests to farmers to help optimise herbicide performance.

Summerfruit Management

Modern summerfruit orchard production systems are geared to improve yield and packout performance via optimal crop load and uniformity in tree canopy architecture for high-quality fruit and efficient light interception and distribution.

Grochem becomes 7 worlds Ag

Grochem Australia has become 7 Worlds Ag under a fresh rebrand to build on its reputation for innovation in technology and its commitment to the Australian horticulture industry.

Premier macadamia event hits the Gold Coast

The premier event on the Australian macadamia industry calendar – AusMac2024 – will hit the Gold Coast, October 29-31.

Investment looks to profitable future

Growers and plant scientists are working together on a $41M tree crop program to accelerate the development of new almond, apple, citrus, macadamia and mango varieties.

Congress heads to the Riverina in 2025

The regional NSW city of Griffith will host the 2025 Australian Citrus Congress, providing a practical environment for the exchange of knowledge and high-quality networking.

Incitec Pivot unveils upgraded facility

Incitec Pivot Fertilisers (IPF) has unveiled its newly upgraded fertiliser import and distribution facility at Portland in regional Victoria, following a $20 million investment in the site.

Special edition recognises history of Australian science

The colourful history of plant pathology in Australia since colonisation is the subject of special edition of Historical Records of Australian Science, edited by QAAFI’s Associate Professor Andrew Geering.

IFPA  focuses on sustainable future

The International Fresh Produce Association Australia-New Zealand (IFPA A-NZ) has assembled the exemplars of Australasia’s produce industry, to advance the supply chain’s conversation on sustainability at two key Sustainability Summits in Australia and New Zealand next week.

Corteva integrates Stoller to boost crop performance

Corteva Agriscience will integrate Stoller Australia into its domestic operation to scale and strengthen the development of sustainably focused solutions for Australian growers.

Unlocking health benefits of fresh produce

A groundbreaking $4.3 million collaboration with growers and scientists is spearheading a nutritional revolution and enticing Aussies to embrace the untapped health treasures available in fresh produce.

RIC receives global accolade

Australian Government farm business lender, RIC (Regional Investment Corporation) has been honoured with a global banking and finance award in recognition of achievements in innovation and transformation.

Pink Lady Decisions

It has been more than 10 years since Pink Lady America LLP filed an application before the European Union Intellectual Property Office for the "WILD PINK" wordmark in class 31, stirring a long-standing opposition by Apple and Pear Australia Limited (APAL) and its EU Licensee Star Fruits Diffusion SA, on the grounds of Article 8(1)(b) and 8(5) EUTMR, i.e. likelihood of confusion and breach of reputation with earlier PINK LADY marks (word and device).

Citrus industry stands firm against biosecurity levy

Citrus Australia chief executive Nathan Hancock has told grower members “as hard-working citrus growers, it goes without saying you want to see your money spent on projects and programs where progress can be tracked, and money is wisely invested”.