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Marketing & export - Post harvest

Researchers look at new sensor and traceability technologies

Improving the quality and consistency of exported cherries.

Citrus

Gene editing to combat citrus greening

Will consumers accept gene editing as a a possible solution to citrus greening.

Specialty tree crops

New research to explore potential of pongamia

Historically, pongamia has been exploited for a variety of household uses, now its potential as a biofuel, biomass, stockfeed and carbon sequester is being explored.

Pome fruit

Collaboration and investment signals bright future

More than $140 million invested into packing and storage facilities

Establishment & maintenance - Tractors & machinery

Monitoring now bundled with frost fans

The quietest frost fans on the market.

Avocado

Avocado production tipped to double

The number of avocados grown in Sunraysia and the Riverland next season is expected to double.

Fruit Fly

Prickly pear is a fruit fly concern

Prickly pear produces fleshy fruit, which is a host for fruit fly

Avocado

Avocado discovery may point to leukemia treatment

A compound in avocados may ultimately offer a route to better leukemia treatment.

Nuts - Specialty tree crops

Australian walnut harvest wraps up

Walnut production in Australia is growing rapidly.

Marketing & export

Australian company to launch digital marketplace to help modernise sales

Network effect will emerge as more buyers and sellers us platform

Pome fruit - Technology in agriculture

Apple harvesting robot plucks a piece of fruit every seven seconds

Robot uses a mix of cameras and deep learning algorithms to scan trees.

Pome fruit - Stone Fruit

Four orchards join in Goulburn Valley deal

Four family-owned orchard businesses in Victoria's Goulburn Valley are merging into one company with the backing of foreign investment.

Marketing & export

Indonesia renews CRA with Australia

Country Recognition Agreement renewal arrives three days prior to expiry, providing relief to Australia’s citrus exporters

Pome fruit - Marketing & export

Bravo apple production tipped to grow

Bravo apple production tipped to jump one million kilograms on last year.