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T&G commisions automated Hawke’s Bay packhouse
First phase of state-of-the-art apple packhouse is complete helping T&G manage increased volume growth and lift productivity
Citrus season kicks off in Western Australia
Locally grown citrus fruit to receive special promotion across the state’s supermarkets
West Australian avocados gain access to Thailand
Thai authorities approve access for key growing region which will provide a boost for Australian avocado exports
Tickets on sale for Asia Fruit Logistica
Visitors can buy their tickets online now to save up to 40 per cent and beat the queues in Hong Kong
New Zealand ag-tech injection
Government commits nearly NZ$30m to accelerate the development and adoption of technologies in horticulture
Australian melons chase bigger slice of Asia
South-East Asia is a high priority for Australian melon industry as it looks to grow exports
New genetically modified banana to tackle TR4
Australian-developed genetically modified cavendish banana submitted for regulatory approval
Australian fruit could hold key to citrus greening answer
A genome map of a native lime could pave the way for the development of disease-resistant citrus varieties
Queensland tropical fruit on show
Taste of Tropical Queensland Showcase welcomes buyers and distributors from around the country and globe
Australian budget bolsters biosecurity
Fresh produce industry welcomes more funding for biosecurity systems from federal government
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Korean partnership powers Australian smart farm
Griffith University will build a high-tech smart farm to maximise sustainable use of resources
Investment in Australian horticultural leadership
Hort Innovation delivers leadership development opportunities to assist Australian growers
NZ-UK FTA spells kiwifruit, says Zespri
The New Zealand kiwifruit marketer has welcomed the 31 May start of the UK-NZ FTA with promises of increased exports to Britain
Hot climate apples and pears head to South America
New partnership between VentureFruit and ANA Chile will see hot climate apple and pear varieties developed in South America
NZ research to help Philippine mangoes
Plant & Food Research leads project to enhance growing practices and increase the value of Philippine mango exports
Cyclone costs add up for Hawke’s Bay horticulture
Latest estimate of Cyclone Gabrielle costs reaches nearly NZ$1.5bn as growers call for more government support
Funding injection for Australian biosecurity
New funding to help develop biosecurity toolkit for pest and disease risk management
Promising prospects for Australian grapes in Philippines
Southern Hemisphere supplier aims to expand volume and variety range to important Asian market
Rockit on track for record crop
Miniature apple brand expects strong New Zealand crop despite the impact of Cyclone Gabrielle
Automating Australian protected cropping
New indoor cropping-focused project to work on smart solutions for managing horticultural crops