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Varieties, new methods drive citrus revival

Citrus Insect & mite control Dec. 14, 2018



When their citrus returns only covered the cost of production in 2011-12, the Arnold family let fruit fall from the trees at their Riverland orchard in South Australia. However, the adoption of a range of citrus crops and new management methods has since led a business revival.

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Coordinated defence against Australia’s most threatening plant disease

Disease & weed control Dec. 13, 2018



Wine Australia and Hort Innovation have teamed up through the Plant Biosecurity Research Initiative (PBRI) to safeguard the nation against a devastating bacteria that could cripple the country’s multi-billion dollar wine and horticultural sectors.

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The east and west working together to eradicate fruit fly pests

Fruit Fly Dec. 13, 2018



COLLABORATION between the east and west has strengthened the capabilities of the Goulburn Murray Valley (GMV) to rid the region of the Queensland Fruit Fly (QFF).

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Super citrus surge on the Tablelands

Citrus Dec. 13, 2018



Citrus is fast becoming one of the most significant crops grown in the Tablelands region with a value of more than $55 million.

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Barnsby apple variety produces exciting results in EU Tests

Pome fruit Dec. 12, 2018



Waves of excitement are rippling through the principle apple growing areas of Northern Europe after testing of the variety PLBARB1, commonly known as Barnsby, produced positive and promising results during the 2018 harvest.

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Fruit fly outbreak declared in South Australia's Riverland

Fruit Fly Dec. 7, 2018



A town in South Australia's Riverland region, internationally recognised as being pest-free, has had a fruit fly outbreak.

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Silvan Radak sprayer ideal for walnut grove

Nuts Spraying equipment & application Dec. 3, 2018



There is a major revitalisation program occurring in the Australian nut industry, with plantings of almonds, hazelnuts, walnuts and other nut crops expanding, particularly in the southern states.

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Fresh produce on the Blockchain

Pome fruit Marketing & export Dec. 3, 2018



When it comes to blockchain, most growers don’t know what to believe or how to prepare but early trials with mangoes indicate this technology could transform the fresh produce supply chain and create value to all participants in the supply chain.

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Young to Yangzte: Region's cherry growers turning to Chinese buyers

Fruit Fly Dec. 2, 2018



Standing between the rows of his cherry orchards outside of Young, Cherry Growers Association Australia president Tom Eastlake is preparing for what could be a game-changing season. Mr Eastlake is one of the many cherry growers around Young gearing up to export their produce to China for the first time thanks to relaxed new trade laws.

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Freshmax Australia invests in Seedless Citrus production

Citrus Nov. 30, 2018



Freshmax Australia has recently made significant strides in its ongoing 40Ha planting program of Tangold Seedless™ mandarins on their own farm in Swan Hill.

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Thevenard fruit fly quarantine area lifted

Fruit Fly Nov. 29, 2018



The Thevenard fruit fly quarantine area was lifted this week following the successful eradication program for an outbreak of Mediterranean fruit fly. Fruit fly was detected in Thevenard in May and the area was then placed under quarantine.

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Bug boat booted due to biosecurity risk

General Insect & mite control Nov. 27, 2018



A boat carrying cars and machinery has been sent home because bugs on board could have decimated our $12 billion horticultural industry.

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More WA supply smashes avocado prices

Avocado Nov. 27, 2018



Millennials and other avocado fans can celebrate lower prices now and in the future but developing export markets is emerging as an important goal to ensure the industry is sustainable for growers. As the WA avocado harvest moves into full swing, Hass avocados were selling at Woolworths for $1.50 and Coles for $2 each last week, far lower than the $3.50 or $4 often commanded over the past five years.

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Why Costa Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:CGC) could light up the market in 2019

Citrus Nov. 27, 2018



Costa Group Holdings Ltd (ASX: CGC) shareholders must have been feeling pretty happy this weekend after shares in the Australian fruit and vegetable producer rallied strongly on Friday, finishing the day up almost 5.5%. This is the second consecutive Friday that Costa Group has been the top performing stock out of the ASX200, and it adds to the impressive recovery in the company’s share price in November. After several months spent in freefall, Costa Group shares are already up almost 14% so far this month.

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Specialty Honey Gold mango harvest underway

Mangoes Nov. 23, 2018



The annual Honey Gold mango harvest is underway in the Northern Territory with the first fruit of Piñata Farms' own variety, already arriving in stores.

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