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An apple carries about 100 million bacteria
A new study shows that organic apples harbor a more diverse and balanced bacterial community - which could make them healthier and tastier than conventional apples, as well as better for the environment.
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Read full storyNo longer just a summer fruit, NT mangoes hit Sydney and Melbourne markets in July
It might be the middle of winter for some, but in the Northern Territory things are starting to heat up with the first trays of mangoes for the 2019/20 season getting picked and sent to the major markets of Sydney and Melbourne.
Read full storySimpson Farms introduce biodegradable avocado trays
Simpson Farms is the first avocado producer in Australia to implement a new fully biodegradable tray liner for packing fruit to help the environment and reduce waste.
Read full storyGayndah based citrus producer receives grant
A North Burnett horticulture producer is set to build a new pre-packaging and quick chill facility with funding from the Queensland Government.
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New thinning agent shines in first season
A new fruit thinning agent - Brevis - has passed its first season with flying colours offering a more flexible application window than currently available options.
Read full storySouth Australian irrigators likely to gain 100% allocations
South Australian River Murray minimum water allocations for irrigators have risen to 38 per cent in the latest Water Allocation Statement issued Department for Environment and Water (DEW).
Read full story$10M funding injection to support the eradication of Qfly
Australian research into sterile insect technology has been strengthened through a $10 million collaborative project managed by Hort Innovation, with significant cash contributions by Western Sydney University and the Government of South Australia.
Read full storyNew funding to keep exotic fruit fly at bay in FNQ
The Queensland Government has moved to protect jobs in Far North Queensland’s agricultural sector by boosting funding to efforts to eradicate exotic fruit fly in the region.
Read full storyNew partnership between Nutrano and Keenan Produce
Nutrano has taken an equity stake in Keenan Produce Pty Ltd, a citrus packing shed operation in Griffith NSW.
Read full storyRed Rich Fruits secures Australian rights to Cosmic Crisp apples
Cosmic Crisp apple is set to take off in Australia thanks to an exclusive agreement between Australian fruit grower, packer, and marketer, Red Rich Fruits, and varietal managers Proprietary Variety Management (PVM).
Read full storyBee-Scent for pollination
Bee-Scent is a pheromone-based enhancement product that aids in attracting bees to the target crop.
Read full storyStixFresh breathes longer life into fruit
Seattle-based start-up StixFresh has developed a sticker that can keep fruit and vegetables fresh for up to two weeks longer than usual.
Read full storyElders strengthening horticulture investments in technical services
Building on its position in Australian horticulture was one of the aims for iconic agribusiness Elders at this year's Hort Connections.
Read full storyAustralia is in the process of revolutionising its barcode system
GS1 Australia is in the process of revolutionising its barcode system, providing more information and traceability of loose produce items.
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