All articles by Bree Caggiati – Page 6
-
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
-
NewsWA Farm Direct releases recyclable Baby Bravo packaging
The protective packaging is designed to reduce reliance on plastics while boosting presentation
-
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
-
NewsChina’s apple production to drop 5 per cent this season
Recent USDA report forecasts China’s 2025/26 apple production at 47mn tonnes
-
NewsKorea finalises quarantine negotiations with the Philippines for grape exports
Exports set to commence next year after almost two decades of negotiations for access
-
NewsVietnam durian exports set to reach US$4bn
Growth attributed to improved quality and competitive pricing
-
NewsQueensland fresh produce pumps $6bn into the economy, new report finds
Sector also supports almost 45,000 jobs across the state
-
NewsNew initiative set to boost Australian melon exports to the Gulf
Project takes practical approach to building market knowledge and connections for Australian industry
-
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
-
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
-
NewsHort Innovation re-appoints Julie Bird as chair
Voting members re-elected Bird alongside board member Jan Vydra at the organisation’s AGM
-
NewsMetagen develops DNA-based diagnostic test in battle against SLB
Biotechnology company also seeks to research stemphylium leaf blight fungicide resistance
-
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
-
NewsVietnam and China sign new jackfruit protocol
New access expected to expand Vietnamese jackfruit industry, boosting grower returns
-
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
-
NewsHortNZ appoints Ripeka Evans as independent director
Evans brings more than 40 years of strategic leadership and governance experience to the role
-
NewsTasmanian Seasonal Produce Guide launches on National Ag Day
Now in its 18th year, the guide will be available digitally for the first time
-
NewsNutritional serve pricing trial increases vegetable purchases
Initiative shows cost per serve alongside standard per-kilogram pricing for vegetables
-
NewsRedland acquires marketing rights to Australian-grown Dorì Gold kiwifruit
Programme includes six growers with plan to increase plantings to 150ha by 2030
-
NewsIMG Citrus completes packhouse consolidation
Citrus grower-importer-packer moves all packing and distribution to Sweet Sixty facility following US$3mn upgrade