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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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$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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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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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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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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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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How to make pears blush:

Pome fruit Oct. 30, 2019



Pears have been declining in popularity in recent years, but new blush varieties offer opportunities for an image makeover and a revival in fortunes.

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NT freight hub construction set to begin

General Marketing & export Oct. 30, 2019



A boost for producers in Australia’s Northern Territory, as construction on Darwin Airport freight hub to begin this week

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Is bee broking the toughest job in agriculture?

General Oct. 28, 2019



There are only a handful of bee brokers in Australia. Each year, they coordinate millions of bees and hundreds of beekeepers across states to pollinate Australia's booming almond orchards in northern Victoria.

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