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Hillston Citrus imports some export expertise
A quarter of a century in the citrus industry – first in South Africa, and now Australia – has squeezed agronomist Rolf Swart into a new role, tackling the challenges of exports for Hillston Citrus Operations, at Griffith in NSW.
Read full storyAustralian citrus needs to target new buyers
Forget about appealing to loyal or niche customers – the only way to consistently sell more citrus fruit is to nudge those who rarely buy it, and make it easier for them to pop it in their trolley more often, according to Hort Innovation general manager of marketing Kylie Hudson.
Read full storyCitrus industry trial targets costly pest
Wasp traps developed and trialled in South Australia could be the key to controlling a pest that costs the national citrus industry “tens of millions” of dollars a year.
Read full storyResearch to promote citrus health benefits
There’s a huge disconnect between the science and public health messaging about citrus, especially when it comes to drinking its Vitamin C-rich juice.
Read full storyCitrus Australia awards emerging leader
Gayndah citrus grower Matt Benham loves talking citrus and when doing so his passion is both evident and infectious. This passion was rewarded by his peers with an ‘Emerging Leader Award’ at Citrus Australia’s recent Market Outlook Forum in Mildura.
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Global orange juice outlook 2023/24
For now, the orange juice market is staying tight for at least another season, unless there is a significant supply-side surprise for the 2023/24 harvest in Brazil or a much sharper contraction in global demand in 2H 2023.
Read full storyDanisaraba - new miticide for tree crops
New mode of action miticide for almond, pome fruit and citrus growers.
Read full storyExciting time ahead for red flesh early mandarin
Field day helped growers acquire technical expertise sooner for fruit production, processing, and retailing of mandarins.
Read full storyMajor milestone for Delite Mandarins
Expecting to pick around 30 million Delite mandarins this season.
Read full storyHLB tolerant rootstocks arrive at Dareton
Australian citrus industry to safeguard itself against HLB.
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Effects of treatments on export lemon quality
Many export markets require a treatment to ensure the absence of quarantine pests, such as fruit fly.
Read full storyMonitoring and managing citrus gall wasp
New trap enables growers to accurately monitor CGW populations.
Read full storyCitrus Centre of Excellence
Centre of Excellence will encourage further growth through new research and exciting, state-of-the-art technology.
Read full storyNew miticide to help solve spider mite issues
First Group 25 A insecticide in Australia, launching a new class of chemistry into the local horticulture market.
Read full storyTrials yield confidence in Qfly trade protocol
Project aims to develop improved scientific methods to guide the design of systems approaches and validate their efficacy.
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