Tree Crop News

Citrus - Marketing & export

Citrus Australia trials blockchain traceability system

Citrus Australia commissions a pilot study to improve traceability using unique digital identifiers on a blockchain.

Olives - Packaging & labelling

Compostable bioplastic from olive waste

A biodegradable and compostable packaging solutions has been developed from olive stone waste.

Cherries - Stone Fruit - Marketing & export

Nadia - a cherry plum hybrid

Nadia is effectively an oversized cherry, but with more flesh to its pip size.

Disease & weed control - General - Insect & mite control

Aust joins plant research network

The future of plant health in Australia is looking brighter with a new opportunity for international collaboration in research on pests and diseases that are common threats.

General

Bushfire recovery still on the agenda

Yesterday's announcement by the NSW Government of a statewide $140m bushfire recovery package is welcome reassurance that bushfire recovery remains on the NSW and Federal Governments’ agendas.

Citrus - Marketing & export

Australian citrus industry not taking competition from Chile in China too lightly

The Australian citrus industry says it cannot afford to underestimate Chile's presence in the Chinese market after the South American country gained market access in December last year.

Almonds

Almond growers cracking on with harvest

Bumper crops are buoying South Australia’s almond industry as demand for its long shelf life product continues to soar.

General

New pass required for entry into Queensland

The Queensland Government has announced it will be tightening the already restricted entry into the state.

Avocado

Australian research results in higher yielding avocados

Finally, faster and healthier avocado propagation is becoming a reality for Australian growers.

Avocado

Avocado production set to increase in Western Australia

Alterra’s new 300ha avocado expansion, titled ‘carpenters project’, set for Pemberton in state’s south west.

Cherries - Olives - Business solutions & labour - General

Prime Minister asking visitors to go home "counterproductive" for horticultural industry

Horticultural industry leaders are urging backpackers not to go home.

Tropical trees - General

Australian papaya harvest ramps up

The harvest outlook appears healthy for Australian papaya growers.

Citrus

Sweet taste of success

The first trial shipment of Australian persimmons to Thailand has been a success with the fruit selling out shortly after arrival.

Citrus

Citrus census shows positive growth trends

The Australian citrus industry is in the middle of a growth phase.

Citrus - Business solutions & labour - General

Visa extensions welcome, uniform approach sought from states

Citrus Australia has welcomed today’s (April 4) Federal Government decision to allow Working Holiday Makers (backpackers) and Pacific Islanders to extend their stay for up to 12 months of work.