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Australia’s first QTee pears are here
Australian fruit lovers have something new to celebrate with the arrival of the first crop of QTee pears.
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If big is better, try a JALA
Big is proving to be a big part of being better in the avocado business – just ask Fleming’s Nurseries in far north Queensland, which was recently awarded the NGIQ Best New Product for its JALA giant avocado at the Green Expo held on the Gold Coast.
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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
Branching out
Leading industry advocates join IFPA ANZ board
Two of Australasia’s prominent fresh produce industry leaders have been appointed to the International Fresh Produce Association ANZ’s board of directors.
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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.
Orchard equipment and pruning
John Deere responds to challenge of rising input costs
John Deere is responding to customers’ concerns about rising input costs in tree production crops with a range of solutions and technologies, including further refining its range of 5 Series tractors custom-built for the sector.
Business solutions & labour
Labour-saving tech receives $52 million boost
Amid workforce challenges, the horticulture sector is poised to adopt the latest in automation technology for pollinating, spraying, harvesting and packing to boost productivity, with estimated labour savings on the table of up to 90 per cent.
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High K: Fertilising made simple
Kendon’s High K is a broad-spectrum liquid fertiliser designed to enhance crop yields, improve quality, and promote plant health.
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Prospr on show in Washington State
New Zealand-based agritech company Robotics Plus attended the NW Hort Expo in Washington State to showcase Prospr - an autonomous, multi-use, hybrid vehicle for agriculture.
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Protecting tree crops through scorching summers
Hot, dry Australian summers create extreme moisture deprivation and heat stress, so farm managers must adapt and modify their agricultural methods and integrate innovative technologies to keep tree crops thriving in tough conditions.
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