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NZ startup changing the fruit picking game

Harvesting equipment Feb. 25, 2020



A New Zealand startup is exploring ways to include robots in fruit picking to end seasonal labour shortages.

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Armyworm found on mainland

General Feb. 24, 2020



Biosecurity Queensland have confirmed that a single armyworm moth had been detected at Bamaga at the tip of Cape York. The armyworm is known to damage more than 350 different plant species, including fruit crops.

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Citrus canker intercepted at border

Citrus Feb. 21, 2020



Biosecurity officers stop citrus carrying infectious disease at Australian border, as Citrus Australia call for greater investment.

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Greens sell Lenswood orchard for $1.2 million

Pome fruit General Feb. 20, 2020



South Australia’s Green family has sold one of its Adelaide orchards for $1.2 million, after 50 years of apple growing at the site to a Singaporean businessman.

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Online sales key to early season fruit

General Feb. 19, 2020



In what could be a pre-curser here in Australia, New Zealand’s apple and pear industry has turned its attention to online sales in China in light of the Coronavirus outbreak.

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Processor launches under new brand

Macadamias Feb. 18, 2020



Australia’s largest macadamia processors and marketers have relaunched under the new brand Marquis Macadamias.

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Tasmanian food exports slowed by Coronavirus

Marketing & export Feb. 17, 2020



FGT and the Tasmanian Government are seeking input from fruit growers and supply chain businesses affected by the ongoing global Coronavirus situation.

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Montague brings Yello to Australia

Pome fruit Feb. 14, 2020



Leading grower-packer-marketer signs agreement with Vog and VI.P to begin commercial production.

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Sales in South East Asia help Australian stone fruit growers

Stone Fruit Feb. 13, 2020



This summer, the Australian stone fruit industry is painting a positive portrait of its fortunes both at home and overseas.

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Indonesia ratifies FTA with Australia

Marketing & export Feb. 12, 2020



A free trade agreement is between the two countries is closer to being implemented now it has been ratified by both parliaments.

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Interested in a PhD scholarship and into avocados

Avocado Feb. 12, 2020



The project will conduct laboratory and field studies to investigate the biology and ecology of the citrus blossom bug in avocado crops in Queensland.

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Avocados' nutritional value 'justifies water use'

Avocado Feb. 11, 2020



No other food offers the same nutritional value per litre of water used to harvest it, according to WAO

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FTA 'deals taking too long’

General Marketing & export Feb. 10, 2020



As the Australian government was very excited about the ‘new openings’ to some of its Free Trade Agreements, a major fresh produce group says the deals are taking too long.

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Dog sleuths sniff out crop disease hitting citrus trees

Citrus General Feb. 7, 2020



Dog detectives might be able to help save ailing citrus groves, published research has suggested this week.

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Get the latest buzz via 2 free field days

Avocado Macadamias Flowering, thinning & PGRs General Feb. 6, 2020



Two events will be held in early March for macadamia and avocado growers who are passionate about pollination and are looking for ways to improve productivity and support the natural ecosystems on their farms.

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