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SPC acquires PomLife

Specialty tree crops May 2, 2020



SPC is plunging into the world of pomegranates after acquiring PomLife,

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Disease management lifts macadamia industry confidence

Macadamias May 1, 2020



Australia’s native macadamia nuts are worth over $250 million in exports a year, and research to improve disease management is helping to step up the crop’s productivity to further increase its value.

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New biosecurity resources to help Australian truffle growers

Specialty tree crops May 1, 2020



Australian truffle growers can now access a new pest and disease management manual and guide.

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Australian Kanzi apples set to continue growth

Pome fruit Marketing & export April 30, 2020



Australian Kanzi apple growers are confident of consistent supply this season, despite some challenging weather conditions during the growing period.

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New season Aussie walnuts soon to reach waiting consumers as industry looks to beat production record

Nuts April 28, 2020



Fresh Australian walnuts are on their way to market with this year’s harvest now complete in New South Wales orchards and nearing completion in other states

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Prime results in citrus

Citrus April 27, 2020



Increasing crop productivity and overall plant and soil health.

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Citrus Australia trials blockchain traceability system

Citrus Marketing & export April 26, 2020



Citrus Australia commissions a pilot study to improve traceability using unique digital identifiers on a blockchain.

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Compostable bioplastic from olive waste

Olives Packaging & labelling April 25, 2020



A biodegradable and compostable packaging solutions has been developed from olive stone waste.

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Nadia - a cherry plum hybrid

Cherries Stone Fruit Marketing & export April 24, 2020



Nadia is effectively an oversized cherry, but with more flesh to its pip size.

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Aust joins plant research network

Disease & weed control General Insect & mite control April 22, 2020



The future of plant health in Australia is looking brighter with a new opportunity for international collaboration in research on pests and diseases that are common threats.

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Bushfire recovery still on the agenda

General April 21, 2020



Yesterday's announcement by the NSW Government of a statewide $140m bushfire recovery package is welcome reassurance that bushfire recovery remains on the NSW and Federal Governments’ agendas.

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Australian citrus industry not taking competition from Chile in China too lightly

Citrus Marketing & export April 20, 2020



The Australian citrus industry says it cannot afford to underestimate Chile's presence in the Chinese market after the South American country gained market access in December last year.

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Almond growers cracking on with harvest

Almonds April 17, 2020



Bumper crops are buoying South Australia’s almond industry as demand for its long shelf life product continues to soar.

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New pass required for entry into Queensland

General April 16, 2020



The Queensland Government has announced it will be tightening the already restricted entry into the state.

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Australian research results in higher yielding avocados

Avocado April 15, 2020



Finally, faster and healthier avocado propagation is becoming a reality for Australian growers.

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