All Australia articles – Page 4
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NewsCitrus Australia calls for pause on Vietnamese pomelo imports
Citrus Australia has called on the agriculture minister to pause Vietnam’s pomelo market access application, citing significant biosecurity risks from citrus canker that require further scientific assessment before trade can proceed safely
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NewsPerfection Fresh and Opal trial new mango multipack packaging
Kerbside recyclable cardboard packaging meets sustainability and convenience needs
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NewsNutritional serve pricing trial increases vegetable purchases
Initiative shows cost per serve alongside standard per-kilogram pricing for vegetables
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NewsYoung horticulturists unite across Australia for National Ag Day
More than 120 young horticulturists participate in farm visits, networking sessions in six states
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NewsCenturia secures Perfection Fresh-operated Two Wells glasshouse
Perfection Fresh will continue to operate the glasshouse after it was secured for A$168mn from Fresh Country Farms
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NewsRedland acquires marketing rights to Australian-grown Dorì Gold kiwifruit
Programme includes six growers with plan to increase plantings to 150ha by 2030
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NewsBGP looks to Egypt for year-round consistency
Group says new office in Egypt will help it expand and ensure consistent supply throughout the year
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NewsTwo iconic New Zealand apple varieties mark 40 years
Scifresh and Scilate, marketed as Jazz and Envy, were first developed by scientists at the Bioeconomy Science Institute in 1985
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NewsGovernment hears industry concerns as potato mop-top virus enters management phase
Government-industry meeting brings together over 50 potato industry, grower and government biosecurity representatives
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NewsWA Farm Direct highlights Bravo apple’s heart health benefits
New research shows the burgundy apple has one of the highest levels of flavonoids in Australia
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NewsWest Australia’s Southern Forests’ cherry region celebrates harvest with annual festival
Ideal pre-season conditions have growers anticipating positive season following challenges last year
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NewsFavco QLD introduces new mango variety Ruby Gold to Australian market
Commercial volumes to hit Australian shelves for the first time from late November
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NewsAPVMA suspends dimethoate for blueberries, raspberries and blackberries as precautionary measure
Regulator considers the level of residues detected unlikely to pose a serious risk to human health, but has suspended use as a precautionary measure, adding berries remain safe to eat
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NewsAustralian shoppers encouraged to ‘Go Local for Fruit & Veg’ in new ‘A better choice!’ campaign
National campaign champions Australia’s independent fruit and vegetable shops
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NewsHoney Gold mango season begins
Piñata Farms kicks off Katherine harvest, with Queensland harvest anticipated to begin late-November
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NewsIndustry invests in vegetable consumption initiative Plus One Serve by 2030
Projects to drive increases in vegetable consumption across all generations
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NewsFresh Markets Australia appoints Brett Collins as CEO
Collins will be based at FMA’s office at the Melbourne Market
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NewsMetagen Australia promotes Liam Riedy to general manager
Riedy takes on new role as the company enters growth phase
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NewsAustralian avocado industry eyes China access as Western Australia reports record harvest
National production estimated to hit 171,163 tonnes within the next two years, up from 150,913 tonnes in 2023/24
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NewsFresh Produce Safety Centre launches revised fundamental guidelines
Fundamental guidelines are accompanied by food safety quick guides for day-to-day use by growers and team members