New pass required for entry into Queensland

The Queensland Government has announced it will be tightening the already restricted entry into the state.

Australian research results in higher yielding avocados

Finally, faster and healthier avocado propagation is becoming a reality for Australian growers.

Avocado production set to increase in Western Australia

Alterra’s new 300ha avocado expansion, titled ‘carpenters project’, set for Pemberton in state’s south west.

Prime Minister asking visitors to go home "counterproductive" for horticultural industry

Horticultural industry leaders are urging backpackers not to go home.

Australian papaya harvest ramps up

The harvest outlook appears healthy for Australian papaya growers.

Sweet taste of success

The first trial shipment of Australian persimmons to Thailand has been a success with the fruit selling out shortly after arrival.

Citrus census shows positive growth trends

The Australian citrus industry is in the middle of a growth phase.

Visa extensions welcome, uniform approach sought from states

Citrus Australia has welcomed today’s (April 4) Federal Government decision to allow Working Holiday Makers (backpackers) and Pacific Islanders to extend their stay for up to 12 months of work.

Australian mango season wraps up

The Australian mango season has finished for 2019-20, and it was a year in which the industry continued to take big steps towards growing its export program.

Hort Innovation handbook released

The latest edition of the Australian Horticulture Statistics Handbook is now live.

Coronavirus workplace casualties offered leg-up picking fruit

Workers who have found themselves unexpectedly unemployed amid the coronavirus crisis in North Queensland are quickly filling the void when it comes to the backpacker shortage.

Backpackers stay to assist Tasmanian fruit growers

With borders closing and quarantine measures are put in place around the world, some backpackers are choosing to stay in Tasmania to wait out the COVID-19 pandemic.

Growers push on with harvest as food supply chain stands strong

Australia’s fresh food supply chain is standing strong as the COVID-19 situation continues to evolve.

Citrus canker restrictions lifted in Darwin

Australia may soon be declared free of citrus canker, as the Northern Territory gets closer to eradicating the deadly disease, nearly two years to the date of its initial detection.

Record harvest of Queen Garnet

Nutrafruit is looking at ways to extend the value of the Queen Garnet plum year-round after a record year