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StixFresh breathes longer life into fruit

Seattle-based start-up StixFresh has developed a sticker that can keep fruit and vegetables fresh for up to two weeks longer than usual.
Read full storyElders strengthening horticulture investments in technical services

Building on its position in Australian horticulture was one of the aims for iconic agribusiness Elders at this year's Hort Connections.
Read full storyAustralia is in the process of revolutionising its barcode system

GS1 Australia is in the process of revolutionising its barcode system, providing more information and traceability of loose produce items.
Read full storyANFIC - our role is to protect IP rights

ANFIC have recently had to enforce their IP rights on various nurseries and growers
Read full storyCitrus and grape by-products could serve as food preservatives

Citrus and grape by-products that are normally treated as waste could potentially be used in the production of natural food preservatives.
Read full storyFree Trade Agreements Boost Australian Fruit Grower’s Exports

Australia’s Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) are helping the companies expand their global presence.
Read full storyAPIS Bloom - Bloomin' marvellous

Increase foraging of commercial European honeybees by attracting them into your crop.
Read full story$5M pollination grant

Key crops will receive a pollination boost under a new research project that investigates novel technology and practices for optimising pollination.
Read full storyCitrus eating quality best in seven years

Citrus eating quality - best in seven years.
Read full storyNon-invasive fruit ripeness measurement

Queensland researchers have developed a new tool to assess the ripeness of mango crops prior to harvest, potentially boosting harvest timing and fruit quality. The non-invasive sensor team from CQUniversity this week revealed it had created new sensor system technology using near-infared spectroscopy to assess produce in the orchard, without damaging the product. The technology allows farmers to better plan their harvest, by employing the right number of pickers at the right time.
Read full storyGrower lathers crops in molasses to protect produce as South Australia endures consecutive frosts

As South Australian temperatures plummet below zero severely damaging crops, some growers are turning to creative methods to protect their produce.
Read full storyNew fresh produce food safety guidelines

The Guidelines for Fresh Produce Food Safety 2019 will ensure Australian produce has the highest safety standards of any produce anywhere in the world.
Read full storyMulti-lingual manual motivates multinational mango moves

Mango growers and exporters will soon have a manual describes the best appearance and eating qualities of mangoes for export markets.
Read full storyBarcode turns 45

The widely used barcode turned 45 on June 26.
Read full storyIndia imposes tariff increases on US almonds, walnuts and apples

Increase of tariffs on US products by India may help Australian producers.
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