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Tasmanian beekeepers set to gain greater access to forest resources

General Nov. 17, 2019



A newly signed memorandum of understanding is set to allow beekeepers greater access to leatherwood trees in support of the state's honey and pollination industries.

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Australian exporters denounce fees

Citrus General Marketing & export Nov. 16, 2019



The Australian Horticultural Exporters’ and Importers’ Association (AHEIA) has joined other industry bodies in condemning a proposal increasing fees and charges for export certification activities.

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New look for iconic deciduous fruits orchard guide

General Nov. 14, 2019



The NSW Department of Primary Industries (DPI) Orchard plant protection guide for deciduous fruits in NSW aims to provide commercial orchardists with up-to-date technical information on all aspects of crop protection.

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$5 million in Smart Farm Grants On Offer

General Nov. 12, 2019



The 3rd round of a $5 million funding program (which so far has included projects such as soil acidity management techniques, improved orchard pollination and bee health) are now on offer.

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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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Genomics reveals secrets of optimal harvest, storage

General Post harvest Nov. 11, 2019



The study of genomics is yielding useful information for preventing conditions such as soft scald and bitter pit in fruit.

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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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W2Olives Wagga scores clean sweep of Australian International Olive Awards

Olives Nov. 8, 2019



One of Wagga’s olive oil producers has beaten a number of heavyweights to secure a clean sweep of trophies in the extra virgin category at an international awards.

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Australian Pollinator Week

General Nov. 7, 2019



Australian Pollinator Week acknowledges our important and unique insect pollinators November 10 -17. It is a designated week when community, business and organisations can come together to raise awareness of the importance of pollinators and support their needs.

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A stinker of a problem for Australia

General Insect & mite control Nov. 6, 2019



It might be small in size (measuring between 14-17 mm long) but there’s no question that BMSB is an enormous pest.

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Fruit Australia secures rights to US varieties

General Marketing & export Nov. 6, 2019



Fruit Australia has secured the exclusive Australian rights to three US-bred apple varieties.

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Microbes at the root of improved yields

Almonds Fertilisers & nutrition General Nov. 4, 2019



A BioAg fertility program, is leading to an increase in organic carbon and related yield response in a Riverland almond orchard.

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Production of peaches and nectarines will break records

Stone Fruit Nov. 2, 2019



In Australia, the production of peaches and nectarines will grow for the third year in a row due to the entry into the season of commercial fruiting of new gardens with high-yielding varieties.

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Australian summerfruit connects with China

Stone Fruit General Packaging & labelling Nov. 1, 2019



Australia’s summerfruit industry has forged a stronger relationship with China with a new agreement

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Backpacker tax ruling gives farming groups hope

General Oct. 31, 2019



Farmers are not surprised by a Federal Court's decision on Wednesday, to overturn the controversial backpacker tax.

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