Independent review to assess fairness in horticulture trading
The Australian government has announced that Chris Leptos will lead an independent review of the Horticulture Code of Conduct.
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WA horticulture report shows strong economic gains
The value of Western Australia’s horticulture industry continues to grow, supporting communities and regional economic development.
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Wine grapes reach $1 billion in past year
In the recent estimates by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) on horticultural crop production, the local value of wine grapes reached $1 billion in 2023–24 — an increase of $24.2 million from 2022–23.
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Horticulture producers net rewards from expanded program
More horticulture producers across Queensland will benefit from an expanded trial of the Australian government’s Horticultural Netting Program, which offsets the cost of installing netting.
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ABARES reports price increase of fresh produce due to drop in overseas labour
A news report released by the Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences (ABARES) has predicted an increase in prices for certain horticultural produce. This increase is expected to last till late 2021 due to a shortage of overseas labour.
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Using next generation genetic testing to give growers a competitive boost
QUT has partnered with Hort Innovation under the Plant Biosecurity Research Initiative (PBRI) to advance the use of next-generation genetic sequencing technologies, giving Australia’s horticulture
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WA government to develop horticulture business case for North Wanneroo
The Western Australian government has announced plans to maintain strong year-round horticultural production in the state’s north metropolitan region, following report findings on water allocation
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CropLogic secures space in Mildura, Australia as part of Smart Farm project
Crop forecasting technology company, CropLogic, has secured space in Mildura, Australia, as part of the Mildura Regional Development Smart Farm project.
The expansion is a collaboration with SproutX, Mildura
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Dry weather in Australia significantly impacting crops
Australia has experienced one of the driest autumns since records began, more than 100 years ago, leading to poor crop growth.
It’s not unusual to experience dry conditions in early autumn, with a normal
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Rabobank appoints new horticulture and wine analyst
Agribusiness banking specialist Rabobank has announced the appointment of Hayden Higgins to head up its horticulture and wine sector research.
Higgins joins the bank’s food and agribusiness research
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New guide for Australian fruit and vegetable exporters
Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment, Steven Ciobo, and the Minister for Agriculture and Water Resources, David Littleproud, has launched, “Fresh fruit and vegetable export requirements:
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“Perfection” now just the starting point for Australian fruit and veg
Australian fruit and vegetable growers have been warned by a visiting US horticulture expert that while the quality of their produce is “better than ever before”, the demands of the average consumer
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ACCC urges Horticulture Industry to comply with code
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is putting growers and traders in the horticulture industry on notice that they need to take steps to comply with the 2017 Horticulture Code of Conduct,
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The world goes nuts for Aussie almonds
According to the Almond Board of Australia, almonds have become our most valuable horticultural export, with annual export sales surpassing $AUD422 million last year, which is an increase of 14 per cent on the previous year.
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