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Tas berry grower forced to axe expansion plans

Tas berry grower forced to axe expansion plans

Embattled growers await clearance to sell fruit

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.

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.

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.

Jessica’s IPM research rewarded

Jessica’s IPM research rewarded

The 2018 Hort Connections Researcher of the Year is passionate about IPM.

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.

Jessica’s IPM research rewarded

Jessica’s IPM research rewarded

The 2018 Hort Connections Researcher of the Year is passionate about IPM.

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

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

Food waste is costing households between $1000 to $3800 each year.

Sth America pumping up banana production

Sth America pumping up banana production

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

Dried fruit growers begin benchmarking

Dried fruit growers begin benchmarking

Australian dried fruit growers are looking to lift their game.

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.

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.

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

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

Food waste is costing households between $1000 to $3800 each year.

Fruit fly traps arrive for Sunraysia’s Spring

Fruit fly traps arrive for Sunraysia’s Spring

Sunraysia residents have been armed with fruit fly traps to fight Qfly.

Fruit fly traps arrive for Sunraysia’s Spring

Tully facility keeps produce farm fresh

PM’s plea: ‘Send money’ to drought-affected communities

WA Horticulture Update to highlight new industry trends

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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.

BML prospectus aims for $15.96m

BML prospectus aims for $15.96m

Brisbane Markets Limited is in capital raising mode.

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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

Passionfruit present profitable possibilities

Passionfruit present profitable possibilities

Food companies are crying out for Aussie passionfruit.

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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.

BASF gains ag momentum from Bayer-Monsanto merger

BASF gains ag momentum from Bayer-Monsanto merger

Bayer's ag asset sale boosts BASF’s Australian workforce by 50 per cent

What does a good ag business account look like?

What does a good ag business account look like?

Many agricultural business owners struggle with an answer to this question.

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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.