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New state-of-the-art, produce facility in Rocklea, Queensland
Montague open world-class produce and packing facility opens at the Brisbane Markets.
Read full storyAlmonds trialled in outback NT
Almond crops are being trialled in the Northern Territory for the first time, with hopes that Central Australia can become a commercial producer.
Read full storyN&A Group and Plunkett Orchards join forces
The N&A Group & Plunkett Orchards are joining forces in a new partnership that will expand their existing alliance to become one of Australia’s largest growers, packers and marketers of all tree fruits.
Read full storyPecan Market is anticipated to witness a growth rate of 6.9% during the forecast period 2018 – 2026
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’.
Read full storyResearch under way to strengthen the safety of apple and pear packhouses
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.
Read full storyNew weather stations to protect Riverland food producers
Localised automatic weather stations, will provide key data to help inform growers’ throughout the Riverland and Mallee .
Read full storyA potential fungicide for postharvest disease control in mangoes
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.
Read full storySterile fruit flies soon to hit NSW and Victorian skies
Millions of sterile Queensland Fruit Flies to be released over trial sites in western NSW and northern Victoria.
Read full storyNine Mile Fresh install massive solar generation
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.
Read full storyPackaging key to reducing food waste
Research indicates that fresh produce packaging can help mitigate the estimated $20 billion of food lost or wasted in Australia every year.
Read full storyCommercially reared bees deliver active ingredient to protect crops
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.
Read full storySpring into action against fruit fly
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.
Read full storyStudy finds that mango ripeness is critical for 80% of consumers
A consumer sensory study was conducted on Honey Gold, Calypso and Kensington Pride mangoes.
Read full storyInterest grows for Australian avocados in India
Australia avocado production is on track for a record in the 12 months to June 2020.
Read full storyAvocados from WA access Japan via direct flights
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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