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Citrus census shows positive growth trends

Citrus April 6, 2020



The Australian citrus industry is in the middle of a growth phase.

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Visa extensions welcome, uniform approach sought from states

Citrus Business solutions & labour General April 4, 2020



Citrus Australia has welcomed today’s (April 4) Federal Government decision to allow Working Holiday Makers (backpackers) and Pacific Islanders to extend their stay for up to 12 months of work.

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Citrus canker restrictions lifted in Darwin

Citrus Disease & weed control March 27, 2020



Australia may soon be declared free of citrus canker, as the Northern Territory gets closer to eradicating the deadly disease, nearly two years to the date of its initial detection.

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Coronavirus to limit reliance on backpackers

Citrus March 20, 2020



Travel restrictions due to Coronavirus could lead to labour shortages for agricultural industries that rely on overseas workers during key periods like sowing or fruit-picking.

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Industry pilot to trace Victorian citrus exports

Citrus March 13, 2020



New collaborative programme led by Citrus Australia utilises blockchain technology to improve traceability of citrus exports.

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Citrus Australia quietly confident of another strong season

Citrus March 6, 2020



The Citrus Australia Market Outlook Forum has wrapped up in Melbourne, with the industry looking forward to the season ahead.

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More biosecurity funding needed

Citrus March 2, 2020



Citrus Australia has urged the Federal Government to increase its investment in border biosecurity following the interception of fresh limes and dried citrus infected with citrus canker.

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Citrus margins being squeezed

Citrus Feb. 26, 2020



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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Citrus canker intercepted at border

Citrus Feb. 21, 2020



Biosecurity officers stop citrus carrying infectious disease at Australian border, as Citrus Australia call for greater investment.

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Dog sleuths sniff out crop disease hitting citrus trees

Citrus General Feb. 7, 2020



Dog detectives might be able to help save ailing citrus groves, published research has suggested this week.

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Nominations open for citrus industry awards

Citrus Jan. 21, 2020



Citrus Australia is seeking nominations for this year’s citrus industry awards. Winners are to be decided by the Citrus Australia Board, and announced at the Market Outlook Forum, 3-4 March 2020 in Melbourne, Victoria.

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New labour agreement will aid citrus industry growth

Citrus Dec. 31, 2019



The new Horticulture Industry Labour Agreement will prove beneficial to citrus businesses across Australia, helping them fill labour shortages and remain competitive on a world stage, according to Citrus Australia CEO, Nathan Hancock.

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Australian fresh orange production 2019/20 forecast at 500,000 tons

Citrus Dec. 23, 2019



Australian fresh orange production in marketing year 2019/20 (April 2020-March 2021) is forecast at 500,000 tons, down slightly from the revised MY 2018/19 estimate.

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Citrus Australia reports record export figures in 2019

Citrus Dec. 14, 2019



Citrus Australia is celebrating another successful export season. Despite growing conditions providing several challenges, particularly around water shortages and access to labour, Citrus Australia General Manager David Daniels says the industry broke the half billion dollar mark in exports for the first time, with data for the last two months of the year (November/December) still to be collated.

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Global Lemon Market Overview

Citrus Nov. 26, 2019



November and December are traditionally the quiet months for Australian lemons. The largest stocks are imported around this time. Over the entire 2018 season, exports (including limes) grew by 67%, while the value of those exports increased by 26%. But what's happening around the world?

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