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Australian 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
Fresh 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
Perth Markets opens its doors for Back to Market Buyers’ Day
Retail and foodservice buyers from across the state get a chance to connect with wholesalers
Summerfruit Australia spotlights fruitful season ahead
Stonefruit crops across the country are shaping up well
New breakthrough in management of HLB
China-based research team has developed an eco-biological control approach to combatting citrus disease
Innovar partners to develop Procado avocado rootstock IP worldwide
Australian-bred proprietary rootstock offers the potential for significant improvements in yield, tree habit and Phytophthora resistance
Kiwifruit drives New Zealand’s fruit export growth
Fresh fruit exports generated NZ$5.68bn FOB in 2025, up 42 per cent on 2024 results
Final charter for New Zealand kiwifruit season sets sail for Japan
Over 5,000 tonnes of Zespri Green kiwifruit expected to arrive in Tokyo mid-November
Steven Roberts steps down from Rijk Zwaan Oceania handing over to Peter Smith
Roberts joined Rijk Zwaan in 1995 and founded the Love My Salad platform
Coles expands Halloween fresh range with Mini Wart pumpkin
Retailer provides edible and display fruit and vegetable options as Australian consumers embrace Halloween
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Anaru Ruri takes out Brisbane Markets' Forklift Operator of the Year grand final
Ruri of Pershouse Produce topped nine other finalists for 2025 title
Insights delivered at Australian Horticulture Trade members’ forum
Annual event held online, allowing more members to attend
Yellow-legged hornet nest found in Auckland
Bisecuirty threat poses risks to local honeybee and wild bee populations with potential impacts on growers
Brisbane Markets Forklift Operator of the Year event celebrates ten years
The 2025 event set to be held on 28 October, with participants vying for a share of A$5,000 prize pool
La Trobe University launches A$27mn protected cropping hub
The research hub will work closely with industry to solve practical challenges
Ausveg updates seed potato growers at Victorian PMTV forum
Industry body affirms national approach as industry transitions from eradication to management
Zespri wins landmark IP case in China
Kiwifruit marketer successfully prosecutes plant variety rights infringement case involving unauthorised production and sale of Gold3
Protected Cropping Centre for Mild Winter Climates launched at Gatton AgTech Showcase
Research centre features Cravo retractable roof technology and will facilitate insights for growers
Australian Horticulture Statistics Handbook to add regional data to next issue
Kynetec and Hort Innovation welcome grower contributions ahead of 2026 release
Fresh Berry Company partners with Driscoll’s for record-breaking blueberries
New Zealand grower-partner to grow Eterna blueberries, recently certified as the world’s largest variety by Guinness World Records