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Clarence blueberry enterprise seeks international buyers

Clarence blueberry enterprise seeks international buyers

The Clarence Valley's largest blueberry producer is seeking international buyers to take the venture forward

Avocados smashing it

Avocados smashing it

A smashing avocado season is predicted for Far North growers.

Tasmania one of “10 best wine travel destinations of 2019”

Tasmania one of “10 best wine travel destinations of 2019”

Tasmania's time as Australia's best-kept secret for wine lovers could be coming to an end.

Aussie wine keeps flowing in the UK

Aussie wine keeps flowing in the UK

Australia will continue to export wine to the UK, its number one export destination by volume, after Brexit.

Avocados smashing it

Avocados smashing it

A smashing avocado season is predicted for Far North growers.

‘No impact to growers’ after Tasmanian fruit fly larvae detection

‘No impact to growers’ after Tasmanian fruit fly larvae detection

A Launceston shopper alerted authorities about the find on January 10.

Boosting brix through deficit irrigation

Boosting brix through deficit irrigation

Leeton citrus grower turns off the tap to turn up the brix.

Grapegrowers brace for heat ahead of vintage

Grapegrowers brace for heat ahead of vintage

Vineyard managers across SA are preparing for scorching conditions across the coming days

Fruit fly in Tasmania: one year on

Fruit fly in Tasmania: one year on

Tasmania's fruit fly incursion has meant a very costly year for growers and government.

Boosting brix through deficit irrigation

Boosting brix through deficit irrigation

Leeton citrus grower turns off the tap to turn up the brix.

Mellow yellow soon in stores

Mellow yellow soon in stores

King Midas, Freshmax’s yellow plums, are grown exclusively in Goulburn Valley, Victoria.

Aussie wine keeps flowing in the UK

Aussie wine keeps flowing in the UK

Australia will continue to export wine to the UK, its number one export destination by volume, after Brexit.

Grapegrowers brace for heat ahead of vintage

Grapegrowers brace for heat ahead of vintage

Vineyard managers across SA are preparing for scorching conditions across the coming days

Tasmania one of “10 best wine travel destinations of 2019”

Tasmania one of “10 best wine travel destinations of 2019”

Tasmania's time as Australia's best-kept secret for wine lovers could be coming to an end.

Fruit fly in Tasmania: one year on

Fruit fly in Tasmania: one year on

Tasmania's fruit fly incursion has meant a very costly year for growers and government.

Mellow yellow soon in stores

Mellow yellow soon in stores

King Midas, Freshmax’s yellow plums, are grown exclusively in Goulburn Valley, Victoria.

Researchers look to protect wine grapes from sunburn

Researchers look to protect wine grapes from sunburn

It's not just people that need to be protected from the sun.

Researchers look to protect wine grapes from sunburn

Cracking the Macadamia market

Organics not so hard

Berries group picks new chief

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Grapegrowers brace for heat ahead of vintage

Grapegrowers brace for heat ahead of vintage

Vineyard managers across SA are preparing for scorching conditions across the coming days

Researchers look to protect wine grapes from sunburn

Researchers look to protect wine grapes from sunburn

It's not just people that need to be protected from the sun.

Protected cropping instrumental to horticultural diversity

Protected cropping instrumental to horticultural diversity

Emily Rigby received a Nuffield Scholarship to investigate different methods of protected cropping for subtropical climates, and the potential for new or underutilised crop species.

Drivers penalised for carrying fruit over SA border

Drivers penalised for carrying fruit over SA border

Anybody found with fruit at roadblocks near the SA/Vic border will now be slapped with a fine.

Northern Tasmania declared fruit fly free

Northern Tasmania declared fruit fly free

No fruit flies have been detected in Northern Tasmania in the past six months.

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NSW producers highlighted in NAB calendar

NSW producers highlighted in NAB calendar

Meet the NSW producers highlighted in NAB's Agribusiness calendar.

Young’s 2018 National Cherry Festival parade | Photos, videos

Young’s 2018 National Cherry Festival parade | Photos, videos

Check out all the photos from the Cherry Festival.

Lenswood Forest Range Ag Bureau relaunches

Lenswood Forest Range Ag Bureau relaunches

The Lenswood Forest Range Ag Bureau has re-launched.

Gizzi snaps up Bravo Apple award

Gizzi snaps up Bravo Apple award

The company behind WA's Bravo apple has acknowledged it's champions.

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Aldi, Coles cop fresh blast over drought milk levy

Aldi, Coles cop fresh blast over drought milk levy

Coles and Aldi told to get serious about a drought milk levy

Here’s cheers to $2.8b wine export year

Here’s cheers to $2.8b wine export year

Australian wine exports have recorded another 10p jump in value.

GrainCorp bidder in holding pattern

GrainCorp bidder in holding pattern

GrainCorp awaits more information about Long-Term Asset Partners' complex financial credentials

Rising rivals threaten ag’s $100b production goal

Rising rivals threaten ag’s $100b production goal

Our five largest farm commodity sectors should be bracing for much more global competition and higher potential cost threats says ANZ report

Northern hemisphere concerns emerge | Grain Brokers Australia

Northern hemisphere concerns emerge | Grain Brokers Australia

A lack of protective snow is raising concerns in the northern hemisphere.

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Matching sustainability and productivity reaps reward

Matching sustainability and productivity reaps reward

Sponsored: Agronomist, Kirrily Condon channels sustainable agriculture

What does La Niña actually mean?

What does La Niña actually mean?

Sponsored: Any rain brought on by La Niña will be a double-edged sword.

Northern Muster: Does your dog need rego?

Northern Muster: Does your dog need rego?

The Queensland Dog Breeder Register is designed to encourage responsible dog breeding by helping authorities locate dog breeders and giving dog buyers peace of mind when sourcing a pup.

Beef Year Book: Grain-fed numbers surge

Beef Year Book: Grain-fed numbers surge

Despite the continuing contraction of the national beef cattle herd, grain-fed cattle numbers have defied all expectations to date this year.

Prioritise mental health during times of adversity

Prioritise mental health during times of adversity

TAKING care of your physical and mental health isn’t always the first priority when dealing with a natural disaster,but it can be first step towards true recovery.

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Weeds can invite insects

Weeds can invite insects

Vegetable growers who have received early summer rainfall should be on the lookout for weed growth that can harbour insect pests.

Nature and nurture: How to best engage with the next generation

Nature and nurture: How to best engage with the next generation

The next generation needs a helping hand if we want them to take up the farm.

Food safety culture needs thorough understanding

Food safety culture needs thorough understanding

Food safety requires some in-depth thinking and implementation.

Small employers, let’s talk about Single Touch Payroll

Small employers, let’s talk about Single Touch Payroll

The way employers report tax and superannuation information to the ATO has changed.

Maximising the value of the flavour of Tasmania crops | OPINION

Maximising the value of the flavour of Tasmania crops | OPINION

Scientifically proving Tassie parsley tastes better could be a marketing coup.

Dole workers not the right solution | OPINION

Dole workers not the right solution | OPINION

Forcing the unemployed to pick fruit is not a good idea, apparently.

People power driving the future of green life | OPINION

People power driving the future of green life | OPINION

The nursery industry is looking for the next generation of growers.

Fake honey holds labelling lessons | OPINION

Fake honey holds labelling lessons | OPINION

As the fake honey saga broadens, what lessons can food producers take away?