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New kiwi fruit a real gem

Australians have this year had their first taste of an irresistible new kiwifruit sensation after Zespri unveiled its limited season RubyRed Kiwifruit.

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ADAMA boss looks forward to strong future in Australia

ADAMA president and chief executive Gaël Hili commended the company’s relationship with Australia’s major rural retailers and is looking forward to further strengthening its business with local partners.

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Cautious optimism for 2026 Australian macadamia crop

The 2026 Australian macadamia crop is predicted to reach 59,080 tonnes in-shell at 3.5 per cent moisture, or 63,350 tonnes at 10 per cent moisture, according to a climate-based forecast produced using scientific modelling developed by the Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries.

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Moving biopesticides opens new opportunities

University of Queensland research has revealed double-stranded RNA-based biopesticides (dsRNA) sprayed on plant leaves can travel right down into root systems.

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Cherry Growers appoint biosecurity officer

Cherry Growers Australia has appointed Caleb van Beynen as its biosecurity officer, supporting both the cherry and summerfruit industries.

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Industry needs budget backup

Australian farmers are calling for long-term investment rather than short-term budget measures, with the National Farmers’ Federation saying its 2026–27 pre-budget submission is focused on practical policy settings to support the future of the sector.

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Pathogens and cherries

The emergence of new sweet cherry diseases represents a growing challenge for production, especially in a context of high varietal specialisation and international exchange of plant material.

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Mandatory health star ratings a blow for olive industry

Health Star Rating information will soon be compulsory on all packaged food in Australia.

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YieldX unlocks hidden productivity

Melbourne based AgTech company YieldX has reached a major commercial inflection point, launching a world first high-density growing system that unlocks unused space inside existing greenhouses and materially lifts grower productivity without expanding footprint, land or energy use.

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Asia Fruit Logistica signs Unitec as partner

Asia Fruit Logistica (AFL), Asia's leading fresh produce trade show, has announced Unitec, a global technology leader in the produce industry, as its exclusive official technology partner for the 2026 edition.

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Adelaide prepares for southern hemisphere’s biggest horticulture conference

Australia and New Zealand’s premier horticulture event, Hort Connections 2026 will be held at the Adelaide Convention Centre this year – over an expanded four-day program from June 1-4.

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Hot Potato hits the Big Apple as Australia showcases health campaign

The Australian fresh produce industry’s groundbreaking collaboration with The Wiggles was showcased at The New York Produce Show and Conference earlier this month.

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Centuria gets Two Wells site for the price of one

Australasian real estate funds manager, Centuria Capital Group (ASX: CNI or Centuria), has expanded its agriculture real estate platform to $820 million, securing the Perfection Fresh operated 43ha glasshouse facility in Two Wells, South Australia.

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Honey Gold mangoes are back for summer

One of Australia’s favourite mangoes – the Honey Gold – returns to supermarket shelves nationally this week as producer Piñata Farms transitions its Northern Territory harvest from Darwin to the main farm at Katherine.

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New avocado ambassador

Avocados Australia has named Audra Morrice– celebrated chef and judge on MasterChef Asia and Singapore – as its new international culinary ambassador.