All articles by Bree Caggiati – Page 10
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NewsChina’s grape imports continue to decline as domestic production improves
Recent USDA report forecasts China’s 2025/26 table grape production at 15mn tonnes, up 6 per cent year on year
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NewsLeaderBrand mourns the loss of horticultural pioneer Stuart Davis
Davis has contributed over 35 years to New Zealand’s horticulture industry including in areas of sustainability and pest management
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NewsNew Zealand apple exporters look for US alternatives as tariffs bite
One Hawke’s Bay grower will divert volume away from the US as he readies for significant crop of large apples this season
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NewsDurian trial positive step in developing China’s domestic production
Tropical climate in Yunnan’s southern tip could be key to growing China’s highly favoured fruit
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NewsResearchers discover coffee scraps help preserve blueberry freshness
UNSW study uses nanofibres from coffee grounds to protect waterloss and extend expiry date of blueberries
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FeaturesHortNZ marks 20 years supporting New Zealand horticulture industry
Organisation was formed on 1 December 2005 through a merger of three long-standing grower bodies
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NewsWA Farm Direct releases recyclable Baby Bravo packaging
The protective packaging is designed to reduce reliance on plastics while boosting presentation
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NewsNew drone technology protects Australian crops from bird damage
Three-year trial to unlock innovative, non-lethal bird deterrence strategies for almond, stonefruit, apple and pear growers
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NewsChina’s apple production to drop 5 per cent this season
Recent USDA report forecasts China’s 2025/26 apple production at 47mn tonnes
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NewsKorea finalises quarantine negotiations with the Philippines for grape exports
Exports set to commence next year after almost two decades of negotiations for access
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NewsVietnam durian exports set to reach US$4bn
Growth attributed to improved quality and competitive pricing
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NewsQueensland fresh produce pumps $6bn into the economy, new report finds
Sector also supports almost 45,000 jobs across the state
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NewsNew initiative set to boost Australian melon exports to the Gulf
Project takes practical approach to building market knowledge and connections for Australian industry
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NewsQFVG appoints Scott Kompo-Harms as CEO
Kompo-Harms has held senior roles with the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the National Farmers’ Federation and most recently the Australian Livestock Exporters’ Council
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NewsNew interstate restrictions imposed on TPP carrier and host plants
Victorian businesses transporting tomato, potato, eggplant and capsicum interstate must obtain appropriate accreditation before 8 December
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NewsHort Innovation re-appoints Julie Bird as chair
Voting members re-elected Bird alongside board member Jan Vydra at the organisation’s AGM
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NewsMetagen develops DNA-based diagnostic test in battle against SLB
Biotechnology company also seeks to research stemphylium leaf blight fungicide resistance
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NewsRMIT launches research hub to unlock protected cropping potential
Five-year programme to develop solutions in renewable energy, plant quality enhancement and intelligent greenhouse monitoring and analysis
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NewsVietnam and China sign new jackfruit protocol
New access expected to expand Vietnamese jackfruit industry, boosting grower returns
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NewsKorea to increase Shine Muscat exports amid declining domestic returns
Series of promotional activities support push into Taiwan market with some provinces exporting to the region for the first time