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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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Avocado production set to increase in Western Australia

Avocado April 14, 2020



Alterra’s new 300ha avocado expansion, titled ‘carpenters project’, set for Pemberton in state’s south west.

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Prime Minister asking visitors to go home "counterproductive" for horticultural industry

Cherries Olives Business solutions & labour General April 10, 2020



Horticultural industry leaders are urging backpackers not to go home.

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Australian papaya harvest ramps up

Tropical trees General April 9, 2020



The harvest outlook appears healthy for Australian papaya growers.

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Sweet taste of success

Citrus April 8, 2020



The first trial shipment of Australian persimmons to Thailand has been a success with the fruit selling out shortly after arrival.

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Citrus census shows positive growth trends

Citrus April 6, 2020



The Australian citrus industry is in the middle of a growth phase.

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Visa extensions welcome, uniform approach sought from states

Citrus Business solutions & labour General April 4, 2020



Citrus Australia has welcomed today’s (April 4) Federal Government decision to allow Working Holiday Makers (backpackers) and Pacific Islanders to extend their stay for up to 12 months of work.

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