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Bee-ware of parasite

Bee-ware of parasite

Bird vomit may be the secret weapon to protecting Australia's bee industry.

Dried fruit growers begin benchmarking

Dried fruit growers begin benchmarking

Australian dried fruit growers are looking to lift their game.

Long service honoured at Brisbane Markets Gala Dinner | PHOTOS

Long service honoured at Brisbane Markets Gala Dinner | PHOTOS

The Brisbane Markets Gala Dinner was all about dancing and comedy.

Tas berry grower forced to axe expansion plans

Tas berry grower forced to axe expansion plans

Embattled growers await clearance to sell fruit

Dried fruit growers begin benchmarking

Dried fruit growers begin benchmarking

Australian dried fruit growers are looking to lift their game.

Sth America pumping up banana production

Sth America pumping up banana production

There's nothing small about the South American banana industry.

WA glams up for awards | PHOTOS

WA glams up for awards | PHOTOS

This year's WA Fresh Produce Retailer of the Year has seen the industry frock up.

Sculptors take talent to the paddock

Sculptors take talent to the paddock

You know about sculpture by the sea, now head inland.

VegDoctor encourages growers to innovate

VegDoctor encourages growers to innovate

New ways of eating vegetables will help producers thrive, says the VegDoctor.

WA glams up for awards | PHOTOS

WA glams up for awards | PHOTOS

This year's WA Fresh Produce Retailer of the Year has seen the industry frock up.

Tangold Seedless ready for Aussie season

Tangold Seedless ready for Aussie season

A new seedless mandarin is set to stoke the tastebuds of Aussie eaters.

Tas berry grower forced to axe expansion plans

Tas berry grower forced to axe expansion plans

Embattled growers await clearance to sell fruit

Sculptors take talent to the paddock

Sculptors take talent to the paddock

You know about sculpture by the sea, now head inland.

Long service honoured at Brisbane Markets Gala Dinner | PHOTOS

Long service honoured at Brisbane Markets Gala Dinner | PHOTOS

The Brisbane Markets Gala Dinner was all about dancing and comedy.

VegDoctor encourages growers to innovate

VegDoctor encourages growers to innovate

New ways of eating vegetables will help producers thrive, says the VegDoctor.

Tangold Seedless ready for Aussie season

Tangold Seedless ready for Aussie season

A new seedless mandarin is set to stoke the tastebuds of Aussie eaters.

Forget the myths, and thank a farmer today | OPINION

Forget the myths, and thank a farmer today | OPINION

Many assume country farmers are rich and unintelligent. I know, but try and keep the expletives under your breath.

Forget the myths, and thank a farmer today | OPINION

Jessica’s IPM research rewarded

Australia’s $20b food waste problem to be tackled head on

Fruit fly traps arrive for Sunraysia’s Spring

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Sydney produce wholesaler fined $10,500 by ACCC

Sydney produce wholesaler fined $10,500 by ACCC

Sydney produce wholesaler first business to pay an infringement under the new Horticulture Code

Honey industry has a chance to bee heard

Honey industry has a chance to bee heard

Beekeepers can have their say on how research information reaches them.

New report sums up biosecurity efforts

New report sums up biosecurity efforts

How Australia is maintaining its biosecurity is outlined in a new document.

Asian retailers get a taste for our “Ripe & Ready” avos

Asian retailers get a taste for our “Ripe & Ready” avos

Avocados that are ready to eat are finding favour with Asian consumers.

Israeli irrigation tech trial lifts lettuce

Israeli irrigation tech trial lifts lettuce

Roots Sustainable Agricultural Technologies has completed a trial of its new methods.

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VegDoctor encourages growers to innovate

VegDoctor encourages growers to innovate

New ways of eating vegetables will help producers thrive, says the VegDoctor.

Long service honoured at Brisbane Markets Gala Dinner | PHOTOS

Long service honoured at Brisbane Markets Gala Dinner | PHOTOS

The Brisbane Markets Gala Dinner was all about dancing and comedy.

WA glams up for awards | PHOTOS

WA glams up for awards | PHOTOS

This year's WA Fresh Produce Retailer of the Year has seen the industry frock up.

Bush faces in Canberra for ICPA conference

Bush faces in Canberra for ICPA conference

The Isolated Children’s Parents’ Association (ICPA) hosts its annual federal conference in Canberra

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Sydney produce wholesaler fined $10,500 by ACCC

Sydney produce wholesaler fined $10,500 by ACCC

Sydney produce wholesaler first business to pay an infringement under the new Horticulture Code

What will FMD offsets offer farmers?

What will FMD offsets offer farmers?

Record farm management deposits can now be used to chip away at $60b farm debt

Grain imports key to satisfying east coast demand

Grain imports key to satisfying east coast demand

Imports are the key to satisfying east coast demand say Grain Brokers Australia.

Capilano board sweet with $190m takeover bid

Capilano board sweet with $190m takeover bid

Kevin Rudd's family connections are behind the investor group bidding for Capilano's honey business

CBA customers give $1.75m to drought aid

CBA customers give $1.75m to drought aid

CBA's new CANgive digital tool in the CommBank app lets customers donate to the Red Cross disaster relief appeal.

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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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Forget the myths, and thank a farmer today | OPINION

Forget the myths, and thank a farmer today | OPINION

Many assume country farmers are rich and unintelligent. I know, but try and keep the expletives under your breath.

Ponder ideas over a “broccolatte”

Ponder ideas over a “broccolatte”

Now there's broccoli coffee, no idea is off limits.

Tassie is the pick of parsley | OPINION

Tassie is the pick of parsley | OPINION

Nowhere does parsley oil like Tasmania.

Grow today for future consumers | OPINION

Grow today for future consumers | OPINION

Plant breeding decisions made today must consider what the consumers of tomorrow will want.

Fruit fly freedom in Tasmania is a challenge

Fruit fly freedom in Tasmania is a challenge

The fruit fly outbreak in Tasmania has sent some nervous looks in the direction of biosecurity practices.

Lessons learnt from salad’s side | OPINION

Lessons learnt from salad’s side | OPINION

The horticulture industry could learn a thing or two about the scale of the event, Beef Australia.

All there is about potatoes | OPINION

All there is about potatoes | OPINION

There is more to the world of potatoes than you might realise.

The Spud Diaries – Final Entry – The Journey Home

The Spud Diaries – Final Entry – The Journey Home

The calendar has seemingly fast forwarded to the end of my trip so a final hearty meal is in order.