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Final shipments of Zespri’s largest-ever crop depart
Last charter vessel of the kiwifruit marketer’s 2024 season has departed the Port of Tauranga bound for Japan
New Zealand apple and pear revenue touches NZ$2bn
Productivity gains and high-value varieties see New Zealand’s apple and pear industry contribute almost NZ$2bn to national economy, according to new report
Seeka partners with New Zealand Food Network
The kiwifruit producer donated fruit that didn’t meet retail grade to 39 NZFN Food Hubs from July to September
Australian Horticultural Trade unveils new chair Cameron Carter at annual forum
Industry body adds new board members as key government partners provide updates at forum
Australian growers embark on US study tour
Agtech advancements in automation and mechanisation key topic of interest as Australian growers head to California for International Forum of Agricultural Robotics
Seeka forecasts record operational earnings
Company expects full year earnings between NZ$21mn and NZ$25mn, up from a loss of NZ$21mn in 2023
Brismark launches Brisbane Markets price reporting app
App was developed in response to industry criticism around price transparency
Temhem expands netted area with grant from Horticultural Netting Program
One of 150 Victorian producers who received grants over three rounds
Australian government invests A$16.7mn into Western Sydney University’s Agri Tech Precinct
Precinct set to become Australia’s first high-tech commercial, teaching and research greenhouse
Mission to boost Australia-Japan trade relations underway
Japanese fresh produce buyers to visit growing regions in Melbourne, Mundubbera, Bundaberg, Coffs Harbour and Sydney
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Craigmore finalises purchase of Mr Apple orchards
Sale set to increase Craigmore’s apple portfolio to almost 700ha
Korea grants access to New Zealand blueberries
New Zealand government estimates new market access worth NZ$5m to the country’s blueberry exporters
Natural Delights hosts annual harvest tour at Arizona property
The medjool date company has reported 16.1 per cent growth year on year
Marcon Family Farms expands Bundaberg greenhouses with Red Grant
The sixth round of the Red Grant programme awarded 20 Queensland agribusinesses up to A$200,000
The Hot Climate Partnership unveils new early-season apple Stellar
Stellar is the second variety from the partnership following the release of Tutti in 2023
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Perfection Fresh glasshouses quarantined amid ToBRFV response
Virus identified at three South Australian properties as authorities work to contain the spread
Australian Horticulture Trade forum returns to Melbourne
Annual event for Australian horticultural exporters and importers industry body features presentations from key government and supply chain representatives
Australian berry and grape growers tackle labour with augmented technology
Thw A$9m programme aims to boost productivity through collaborations with augmented technology providers, Clarifruit and Think Digital
First fresh Indian pomegranates arrive in Australia
Kay Bee Exports airfreights inaugural shipment using irradiation to meet protocol requirements