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FSANZ calls for comment on GM corn

08 August, 2023

Food Standards Australia New Zealand has called for comment on an application to allow the sale and use of food made from a genetically modified corn.


Onion industry joins with AUSVEG

11 July, 2023

Onions Australia is set to merge with AUSVEG, which will provide AUSVEG with a stronger voice to better advocate on behalf of vegetable, potato and onion growers.


Boost for veggie growers with farm data initiative

07 June, 2023

A $6.1 million farm data initiative has been launched to assist vegetable growers in unlocking growth, productivity and profitability.


Vegetable ice cream: two serves with every scoop

07 June, 2023

Ice creams with interesting pumpkin and cauliflower flavour combos were on the menu at the nation's annual Hort Connections event in Adelaide this week.


Turning food waste into nutritional meals

26 May, 2023

Flinders University's Centre for Social Impact will lead a project that will help make surplus food into nutritional meals for people most in need.


Australian citrus could solve global disease problem

19 May, 2023

A map of the genome of a native lime species that is resistant to a devastating citrus disease could be the key to preventing that disease entering Australia.


Cider industry launches research into apple ancestry

09 May, 2023

With research showing that some cider apple varieties may be incorrectly named, the cider industry has begun checking the identity of apple varieties.


Research confirms Prosecco is a grape variety

21 April, 2023

Following the EU's attempts to claim Prosecco as a GI, research has demonstrated extensive historical proof that it is a grape variety.


Aussie produce sector receives $9.4m biosecurity injection

19 April, 2023

A $9.4 million injection into pest and disease risk management measures is set to boost Australia's reputation for delivering high-quality produce.


Bees could resolve avocado problem: research

17 April, 2023

Research from UQ has found that bees could help prove Australia's avocado crop is free of a pathogen that may be a barrier to exports.


Queensland avocados shine on world stage

06 April, 2023

Queensland avocados have attracted attention from industry representatives at the World Avocado Congress, which took place in Auckland from 2–5 April.


Robot-ready strawberries in development 

23 March, 2023

Strawberries specially bred for automated picking will soon become a reality in Australia thanks to an $11.5m initiative to develop bot-ready strawberries.


The ongoing partnership supporting Australian vegetable growers

28 February, 2023

Syngenta has continued its partnership with AUSVEG to strengthen links throughout the supply chain and facilitate closer collaboration to benefit growers and the industry.


Horticulture grower one melon closer to export market

09 December, 2022

Daintree Fresh will soon be picking and packing 15,000 trays of fresh produce weekly, ready to be exported to Japan.


Pink and white strawberries to hit store shelves

27 July, 2022

The two new varieties of strawberries, with an intense flavour and intriguing appearance, will be fast-tracked to consumers and growers.


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