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Research under way to strengthen the safety of apple and pear packhouses

Pome fruit Stone Fruit Packaging & labelling Sept. 17, 2019



Australian apple and pear packhouses have the opportunity help build industry wide knowledge of absolute microbial risks, and a develop a risk assessment model to best manage them.

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Pecan Market is anticipated to witness a growth rate of 6.9% during the forecast period 2018 – 2026

Nuts Sept. 17, 2019



The market of pecans is witnessing an upsurge with the rise in product adoption. Persistence Market Research (PMR) highlights the growth trajectory of the global pecans market in a new report titled ‘Pecan Market: Global Industry Analysis 2013 – 2017 and Forecast 2018 – 2026’.

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New weather stations to protect Riverland food producers

General Spraying equipment & application Sept. 16, 2019



Localised automatic weather stations, will provide key data to help inform growers’ throughout the Riverland and Mallee .

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A potential fungicide for postharvest disease control in mangoes

Mangoes Disease & weed control Post harvest Sept. 14, 2019



Stem-end rot (SER) is one of the most frequently occurring postharvest diseases of mango fruit grown in the Mediterranean climate, and it is caused by a variety of fungal pathogens. The main cause of SER in Israel is Lasiodiplodia theobromae, which is not effectively controlled by the current fungicides.

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Sterile fruit flies soon to hit NSW and Victorian skies

Fruit Fly Sept. 13, 2019



Millions of sterile Queensland Fruit Flies to be released over trial sites in western NSW and northern Victoria.

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Nine Mile Fresh install massive solar generation

Business solutions & labour Sept. 12, 2019



One of Victoria’s largest industrial solar power stations has been powered up at the high tech Nine Mile Fresh apple processing and packing facility in South East Gippsland.

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Packaging key to reducing food waste

Packaging & labelling Sept. 11, 2019



Research indicates that fresh produce packaging can help mitigate the estimated $20 billion of food lost or wasted in Australia every year.

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Commercially reared bees deliver active ingredient to protect crops

Almonds Sept. 6, 2019



Bee Vectoring Technologies International has announced that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has approved Clonostachys rosea CR-7 (CR-7) for use as a fungicide on commercial crops.

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Interest grows for Australian avocados in India

Marketing & export Sept. 4, 2019



Australia avocado production is on track for a record in the 12 months to June 2020.

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Spring into action against fruit fly

Fruit Fly Sept. 4, 2019



Now is the time to start action against fruit fly this season. With the days starting to warm up Queensland Fruit Fly (QFF) are starting to become more active in their search for food.

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Study finds that mango ripeness is critical for 80% of consumers

Mangoes Sept. 4, 2019



A consumer sensory study was conducted on Honey Gold, Calypso and Kensington Pride mangoes.

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Potential treatments for citrus greening

Citrus Sept. 3, 2019



Research shows a new way of finding potential treatments for citrus greening disease.

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Avocados from WA access Japan via direct flights

Avocado Marketing & export Sept. 3, 2019



Western Australia avocado growers are taking advantage of a new direct flight service between Perth and Tokyo, which commenced Sunday, September 1.

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Long-term weed control is back

Citrus Disease & weed control Sept. 2, 2019



Longer lasting herbicide alternatives can manage the development of weed resistance and provide season-long protection.

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Aussie horticulture exports hit record high

Marketing & export Aug. 31, 2019



The world’s appetite for Australian fruit, nuts and vegetables has skyrocketed with Australian produce exports reaching almost $2.8 billion for the first time.

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