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Australian fruit exports impacted by Hong Kong protests

Mangoes Marketing & export Dec. 11, 2019



The ongoing unrest in Hong Kong is having a "significant impact" on Australian exports, the Mango Industry Association (AMIA) has told ABC News.

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Darwin mango industry booming after strong season

Mangoes Dec. 4, 2019



Darwin mango growers have defied fires and dry conditions to record a record haul this year.

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Noonamahs’ massive 1.5kg mango monster

Mangoes Nov. 12, 2019



Mango farmer Steve Jenkins of Jenko’s Mangoes picked this whopper piece of fruit which weighs in at 1.5kg. An average ripe Kensington Pride weighs between 300-600g.

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Spanish team looking to breed seedless mangoes

Mangoes Nov. 8, 2019



Scientists in the southern Spanish province of Malaga are looking to breed seedless mangoes.

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First Aussie Mangoes for the Season Reach US

Mangoes Oct. 22, 2019



NT mangoes have made the lengthy but successful journey from Katherine to Los Angeles.

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Customer-centric approach proving successful for growing fresh produce retailer

Mangoes Oct. 18, 2019



As the peak Australian mango season gets closer, a leading produce retailer is looking to build on its growing popularity with consumers. Earlier this year, Harris Farm Markets finished well ahead of the major chains in a supermarket satisfaction survey conducted by CHOICE, finishing only marginally behind South Australian-based Foodland in second place. Harris Farm Markets, produce buyer Carlo Ceravolo told mango industry members that competitiveness between the retailers benefits the whole fresh produce sector.

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Mango industry in race to adapt to climate change

Mangoes General Oct. 16, 2019



The Top End's mango industry is worth $122 million a year but the sector is under threat from climate change, industry figures have warned.

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Mango season heating up in the Northern Territory as industry continues to expand

Mangoes Oct. 4, 2019



The mango season in the Northern Territory is heating up, with farms around Darwin's rural area reaching their peak harvest period.

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A potential fungicide for postharvest disease control in mangoes

Mangoes Disease & weed control Post harvest Sept. 14, 2019



Stem-end rot (SER) is one of the most frequently occurring postharvest diseases of mango fruit grown in the Mediterranean climate, and it is caused by a variety of fungal pathogens. The main cause of SER in Israel is Lasiodiplodia theobromae, which is not effectively controlled by the current fungicides.

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Study finds that mango ripeness is critical for 80% of consumers

Mangoes Sept. 4, 2019



A consumer sensory study was conducted on Honey Gold, Calypso and Kensington Pride mangoes.

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Variety and maturity influence on the bioactive composition of mangoes

Mangoes Aug. 18, 2019



Bioactive compounds have actions in the body that may promote good health. In mangoes, variety and maturation may have an impact on the composition of these compounds.

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Accurate yield forecasting and better tree crop managment focus of $5M project

Avocado Citrus Macadamias Mangoes Olives July 29, 2019



A grant worth more than $5 million dollars has been awarded to Hort Innovation to continue work in optimising the management of Australian tree crop industries through innovative mapping and monitoring tools.

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No longer just a summer fruit, NT mangoes hit Sydney and Melbourne markets in July

Mangoes July 24, 2019



It might be the middle of winter for some, but in the Northern Territory things are starting to heat up with the first trays of mangoes for the 2019/20 season getting picked and sent to the major markets of Sydney and Melbourne.

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Non-invasive fruit ripeness measurement

Mangoes June 27, 2019



Queensland researchers have developed a new tool to assess the ripeness of mango crops prior to harvest, potentially boosting harvest timing and fruit quality. The non-invasive sensor team from CQUniversity this week revealed it had created new sensor system technology using near-infared spectroscopy to assess produce in the orchard, without damaging the product. The technology allows farmers to better plan their harvest, by employing the right number of pickers at the right time.

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Multi-lingual manual motivates multinational mango moves

Mangoes Marketing & export June 26, 2019



Mango growers and exporters will soon have a manual describes the best appearance and eating qualities of mangoes for export markets.

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