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Apricot taste test will determine if there is still an appetite for an Australian apricot industry
The future of the Australian apricot industry is likely to rest on the success of new varieties designed with improved flavour and ability to grow in the Australian climate.
Read full storyTracing activity uncovers new citrus canker detection
Another citrus canker detection has been made in the Northern Territory as a result of essential tracing activities by the citrus canker emergency response team.
Read full storyMango season heats up in Northern Territory
The mango season is ramping up in the Northern Territory with growers sending thousands of trays to markets around Australia.
Read full storyFungal fingerprint uncovered in chestnut study
Scientists have discovered a fungal fingerprint for a disease that cost Australia’s chestnut industry more than $5m in 2016.
Read full storyNew project to transform future of north’s mango industry
A new project promising to transform the productivity and profitability of the north Australian mango industry, has been unveiled at a meeting of the north’s top producers in the Burdekin.
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Rising water prices to hit almond, avocado, citrus and grape farm values, warn valuers
Rising water prices to hit almond, avocado, citrus and grape farm values, warn valuers
Read full storyApple disease control critical
As a major disease threat in his orchards, Victorian apple producer Brad Fankhauser knows how critical it is he carefully manages black spot. Mr Fankhauser, who farms near Drouin in Gippsland, says even in a relatively dry season black spot can be a threat, however the introduction of Luna Sensation fungicide to his program in the 2015/16 season proved to be a gamechanger.
Read full storyStronger biosecurity measures to manage stink bug risks
Australia has implemented stronger offshore biosecurity measures for the upcoming brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB) season, to manage risks associated with this significant cargo pest. Head of biosecurity at the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources, Lyn O’Connell, said BMSB are a threat to agricultural industries and the environment, feeding on over 300 different plant species.
Read full storyMango box that transformed Australia's horticulture industry
In the early 2000s, a cardboard box emerged from a workshop in the Northern Territory. It had a unique design and would go on to shape the future of Australia's fruit and vegetable industries. One of its developers, David Hoseason-Smith, received due recognition in July, winning an innovation award at the Northern Australia Food Futures Conference in Darwin.
Read full story'Bee Prepared' - Testing and building Australia’s Varroa defence
Government and industry stakeholders from across the country are taking part in one of the nation’s largest biosecurity exercises to help Australia bee prepared to manage a potential varroa mite incursion.
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Tasmania's fruit fly restrictions could mean fewer local cherries at Christmas
Tasmanians will be unable to purchase cherries prior to Christmas from any growers within the fruit fly control zone, unless biosecurity restrictions are relaxed.
Read full storyPostharvest – delivering high quality cherries
The Australian cherry industry is in a strong phase of growth with forecast increases in production over the next five years.
Read full storyCitrus canker - Notification of removal of plants in NT
The NT DPIR has advised that residents who live in a citrus canker restricted area have been contacted regarding the removal of their citrus plants to work towards eradication of the plant pest.
Read full storyBrevis – new option for apple thinning
A new secondary fruit thinner with a unique mode of action is tipped to revolutionise the way apples are thinned.
Read full storyMoringa oleifera – a potential new industry for Australia
Moringa has been identified as a potential emerging industry for Australia.
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