Tree Crop News

General

Online sales key to early season fruit

In what could be a pre-curser here in Australia, New Zealand’s apple and pear industry has turned its attention to online sales in China in light of the Coronavirus outbreak.

Macadamias

Processor launches under new brand

Australia’s largest macadamia processors and marketers have relaunched under the new brand Marquis Macadamias.

Marketing & export

Tasmanian food exports slowed by Coronavirus

FGT and the Tasmanian Government are seeking input from fruit growers and supply chain businesses affected by the ongoing global Coronavirus situation.

Pome fruit

Montague brings Yello to Australia

Leading grower-packer-marketer signs agreement with Vog and VI.P to begin commercial production.

Stone Fruit

Sales in South East Asia help Australian stone fruit growers

This summer, the Australian stone fruit industry is painting a positive portrait of its fortunes both at home and overseas.

Marketing & export

Indonesia ratifies FTA with Australia

A free trade agreement is between the two countries is closer to being implemented now it has been ratified by both parliaments.

Avocado

Interested in a PhD scholarship and into avocados

The project will conduct laboratory and field studies to investigate the biology and ecology of the citrus blossom bug in avocado crops in Queensland.

Avocado

Avocados' nutritional value 'justifies water use'

No other food offers the same nutritional value per litre of water used to harvest it, according to WAO

General - Marketing & export

FTA 'deals taking too long’

As the Australian government was very excited about the ‘new openings’ to some of its Free Trade Agreements, a major fresh produce group says the deals are taking too long.

Citrus - General

Dog sleuths sniff out crop disease hitting citrus trees

Dog detectives might be able to help save ailing citrus groves, published research has suggested this week.

Avocado - Macadamias - Flowering, thinning & PGRs - General

Get the latest buzz via 2 free field days

Two events will be held in early March for macadamia and avocado growers who are passionate about pollination and are looking for ways to improve productivity and support the natural ecosystems on their farms.

General - Marketing & export

Peru prepares for Australian FTA

With the Peru-Australia Free Trade Agreement (PAFTA) about to enter into force, the Australian market holds potential for a number of Peruvian fresh produce exports.

Fruit Fly

NZ catches 14 fruit flies in a year at a cost of $18m

Auckland's fruit fly response has come in just under budget, at nearly $18 million. With just 14 flies caught, that's just under $1.3m per fly!

General - Technology in agriculture

Scientists develop 'metalloenzyme' biosensor for monitoring ethylene levels in fruits

Scientists from an international group led by the RIKEN Cluster for Pioneering Research in Japan have developed a simple way to monitor the level of ethylene, an important hormone, in plants.

Marketing & export

Success for Australia's Rico pear in Thailand

The Thailand market cannot get enough of one of Australia's newest pear varieties.