Good Fruit & Vegetables
Friday, December 8, 2023
Opinion
Horticulture couldn't shout any louder, yet the policy makers still seem hard of hearing.
Ashley Walmsley
From a small, regional fruit shop to a significant fresh food supplier, this is Midland Fresh.
Tracey Wigg
Woman told she is not a primary producer, despite it being her main source of income.
Rachel Simmonds
Dianne Benson, The Bramble Farm, Langwarrin, says she has considered closing the farm after 45 years because of ongoing financial challenges. Picture by Rachel Simmonds
Harvest timing should make a positive difference for mango growers this summer.
Samantha Campbell
Mango growers are predicted to get a good return on their produce, due to a staggered harvest. Picture Shutterstock
A rare olive variety has claimed a top international prize.
Taylor Dodge
Parafield Olives' Margaret Carter with her winning Parafield Organic Table Olives Wallis variant and Parafield Organic Table Olives Dried Kalamata. Picture by Madeline Begley

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A Hort Innovation funded project is identifying which species of flies are capable of pollination with exciting results.
Alexandra Bernard
"This keeps everyone on a level platform."
Shan Goodwin
Victorian fruit and vegetable grower Sam Kisvarda, Flavorite, says the more selling channels the better. Picture supplied
One of Australia's biggest walnut growers calls Nannup, WA, home.
Perri Polson
Omega Walnuts team members Gabrielle Vanderwaal (left), Brad Tassos, Tara Harbouche, David Williams, Natasha Harris and Cooper Steel-Wood. Picture supplied

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Woman told she is not a primary producer, despite it being her main source of income.
Rachel Simmonds
All is fair in love, war, and pumpkin rowing.
Emma Horn
Contestants are encouraged to don their best costumes for the October race.
Industry needing to be more aware of infestations after feral bees infected in NSW.
Philippe Perez
VFF Beekeeping group president Peter McDonald, Castlemaine said a lot of negotiation is still underway to get to a national management system. Picture supplied.
Farmers fear the biosecurity levy money will vanish into department coffers, rather than deliver tangible outcomes.
Jamieson Murphy
Two well-known figures in the horticulture industry have come back to Grochem.
Darren Free, national sales manager, and Melanie Turner, marketing manager, have taken up roles with Grochem. Picture supplied
An Aussie scientist is helping the apple industry by purchasing apples rejected by supermarkets and turning into well-being products
Libby-Jane Charleston
Each season, up to 50 per cent of apples can't be packaged for sale on supermarket shelves. File picture
Most of the feeder roots of macadamia trees are in the top 30cm of soil, meaning fertigation is an ideal option for many nutrients.
Nitrogen has a large influence on macadamia canopy health, crop vigour and nut yield. Picture supplied
A Metagen product is helping this Bundaberg grower maintain crop quality.
Trevor Cross, Cross Family Farms, Welcome Creek, Qld inspecting a healthy tomato crop with Metagen agronomist, Melinda Everett, Bundaberg, Qld. Picture by Ashley Walmsley
Horticulture couldn't shout any louder, yet the policy makers still seem hard of hearing.
Ashley Walmsley
Long time farmers thinking of retiring to the city should do plenty of homework.
Dr Mike Walker
It can take a while to take in the peculariarities of a new residence in a new location. Picture Shutterstock
It seems odd the federal government would deny more outgoing trade options.
Ashley Walmsley
With Australian horticulture so reliant on exports, its critical all opportunities be explored. Picture Shutterstock