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Amateur naturalist finds new population of endangered wild macadamias
Thirty-seven new trees of the endangered macadamia jansenii species have been found in Bulburin National Park, south of Rockhampton.
Read full storyApple industry introduces measures to stop consumers from biting into floury fruit
Apples are ripening on trees across Australia, but as hundreds of growers head into the orchards for the busy harvest period, in West Australian growers want this year to be different.
Read full storyPort Augusta sterile insects released in Riverland
Port Augusta has joined the fight against a fruit fly outbreak in the the Riverland.
Read full storyMango marathon nears finish line as industry produces its second largest harvest on record
There are only a few weeks left to buy mangoes at the supermarket before the national harvest draws to a close. While the official numbers will not be available for another few months, the mango industry is confident that it has produced its second biggest crop on record. "It's looking like we'll produce in excess of 10 million trays," Robert Gray said, chief executive of Australian Mango Industry Association.
Read full storyCan genetic modification save the US citrus industry?
US citrus is being devastated by disease — will consumers be willing to accept GM citrus and so save the industry?
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Discovery of pigment in mandarins that helps reduce body fat
Valencian researchers have discovered a pigment, present in mandarins and a few other fruits, that helps reduce body fat by 30%.
Read full storyDangerous bee virus might be innocent bystander
Beekeepers urged to rethink fears around deadly virus.
Read full storyMainland cherry growers' triumph in China
Cherry growers from the Australian mainland have completed their first full season of trade via airfreight with China since being granted market access.
Read full storyDual action weapon targets citrus pests
Citrus growers have a new, dual action weapon against key sucking pests that is setting a new benchmark for rapid control, extended protection and fruit marketability compared with other standard industry alternatives.
Read full storySpecialty Queen Garnet plums offer IBD hope
The producers of the Queen Garnet plum say new research shows the plum's high antioxidant content may provide relief for Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD).
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Getting a sweet return on mangoes
A suite of five ACIAR small research activities (SRAs) is bringing together mango supply chain stakeholders and researchers from seven countries in a mango agribusiness program designed to understand the lucrative Chinese mango market and improve livelihoods for smallholder mango producers.
Read full storyAlmonds rebound strongly ahead of 2019 harvest
INVESTING in frost fans and the use of high-tech water management systems has made for a favourable almond growing season.
Read full storyTriCal Australia acquires A-Gas Rural
the TriCal Group has acquired A-Gas Rural and we will now be known as TriCal Australia Pty. Limited.
Read full storyMarket access for Aussie walnuts to India
Australia’s walnut growers now have access to India and its 1.4 billion people.
Read full storyAustralian avocado industry responds to reports that demand is declining
Avocados Australia says there is no evidence of a reduced demand trend, rather it has been increasing year by year.
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