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APVMA pulls 532 unregistered products from online store

The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA)continues to take action to protect the Australian community, most recently by removing 532 unregistered agricultural and veterinary (agvet)chemical products from online stores in the six months to December 2024
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Tangible takeaways for growers

This month’s Australian Citrus Congress is all about delivering tangible takeaways for growers.
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AUSVEG welcomes withdrawal of biosecurity tax

Ausveg has welcomed the Government’s decision to discharge the Biosecurity Protection Levy legislation from the Senate.
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Low interest loans for low emissions machinery

Farmers for Climate Action (FCA) has welcomed news low-emissions heavy equipment, trucks and Utes will be eligible for low-interest loans under a new scheme supported by the Federal Government.
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Consumer choices shaping the future of climate-impacted produce

New research from The University of Western Australia has found consumers tend to prioritise the quality of produce, such as size, firmness, and aesthetics, over their empathy for farmers impacted by extreme weather events.
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Horticulture production value reaches $17 billion

The February release of The Australian Horticulture Statistics Handbook 2023/24 has revealed a 4.3 per cent growth (YOY) in total production value for Australia’s horticulture sector to $17billion.
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Paraquat back in the spotlight

Agsafe has been in discussions with Work Safe Victoria regarding concerns the storage threshold for Paraquat products in Victoria – before a premises is classified as a major hazard facility (MHF) – was significantly lower than in other jurisdictions.
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Summerfresh announces summer apricot series

New Zealand’s spectacular summer – renowned for its long days and pristine air – is the inspiration behind the commercial brand names for a series of exclusive apricots distributed to local and international markets by grower co-operative, NZ Summerfresh Ltd.
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eDNA could bear fruit for farmers and the environment

A Curtin University study has revealed a new method of capturing DNA could provide farmers with a valuable tool for boosting crop production – while also benefiting the environment.
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Research boost for hazelnut industry

Charles Sturt University researchers are leading a major five-year $2 million program funded by AgriFutures Australia to optimise hazelnut production in Australia.
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Creating fertiliser and fuel from thin air

Australian farmers could soon see their fertiliser costs drop 10 per cent through groundbreaking technology developed by homegrown startup PlasmaLeap.
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Collaboration key to ultimate genotypes in plants and livestock

University of Queensland researchers are setting the agenda for breeding high yield, heat tolerant and disease-resistant crops and low emission cattle with excellent feed conversion efficiency as they search for the ultimate genotype.
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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.
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Free hard water tests

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

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Low interest loans for low emissions machinery
Tangible takeaways for growers
AUSVEG welcomes withdrawal of biosecurity tax
Horticultural production value reaches $17 billion
Featured Crops Specialty Trees and Macadamias
Know Your Pest
Feature: Orchard equipment & Pruning
APVMA pulls 532 unregistered products from online stores
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