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Cryogenics preserves genetic lines of avocado

Avocado shoot tips have successfully been cryogenically frozen and revived.
Read full storyWoolworths backs organic growers

Woolworths awards Organic Growth Fund grants to four family-owned Australian farms.
Read full storyMango production in full swing in the NT

Mango harvesting in the NT is ramping up, two months after picking commenced.
Read full storySterile fruit flies contribute to reduction in Queensland fruit fly population

Releases of sterile fruit flies at two Australian locations have significantly reduced Queensland fruit fly numbers.
Read full storyPredicting chilling injury before fruit leaves the shed

Research to help lemon exporters.
Read full storySeasonal workers from Vanuatu arrive in Darwin

Seasonal workers heading off to Top End orchards.
Read full storyPreventing disruptions in live tracking of fresh produce

Tracking solution gives perishable supply chain stakeholders live access to in-transit data.
Read full storyFeral pig exclusion fencing saves macadamia crops

Investment in exclusion fencing can recoup its cost within one to two years.
Read full storyShaping Australia’s response to HLB

Team is working to strengthen the Australian citrus industry’s biosecurity readiness.
Read full storyMacadamia tree shaking replaces fungicides

Chemical-free solution to controlling husk spot disease.
Read full storyFavco launches premium mandarin brand

Mandarin variety will be packed under the OPAL brand.
Read full storyOzone reduces MRLs during ocean transportation

Ozone removes pesticides from fruit during transportation.
Read full storyNew inquiry to focus on perishable agricultural supply chains

ACCC to look into imbalances between farmers, growers and retailers.
Read full storyPecan producers form plan to secure harvest workforce

Harvest team of mostly backpackers brings in pecan harvest.
Read full storyNew Season Delite mandarins

Australian-grown Delite mandarin season is officially underway.
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