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29 Jun 2005 | Blueberry growers plan marketing levy
The blueberry industry wants to impose a levy on growers to fund research and development and promotion. ...... FULL STORY
24 Jun 2005 | Lettuce trade blown over by aphids
Lettuce growers in Victoria are unable to sell their produce interstate after an outbreak of aphids on crops. ...... FULL STORY
23 Jun 2005 | Fertiliser controls mandatory from next week
From July 1, fruit and vegetable growers face a mandatory licensing system when buying security sensitive ammonium nitrate fertilisers, as well as the responsibility of providing secure storage. ...... FULL STORY
21 Jun 2005 | Pear orchardists lead new fight over fire blight
Fruit growers are fighting a renewed push to drop an import ban on apples grown in New Zealand, claiming local pear orchards could be wiped out by fire blight disease prevalent in New Zealand. ...... FULL STORY
20 Jun 2005 | Imported vegetables lower wholesale prices
Vegetables prices in Sydney fell by 16 per cent in the first quarter of this year despite the drought, with price pressure coming from imported vegetables. ...... FULL STORY
16 Jun 2005 | Coke studies investment options for Shepparton cannery
Coca-Cola Amatil is considering a major upgrade for the SPC Ardmona fruit cannery in Shepparton. ...... FULL STORY
15 Jun 2005 | Kiwis take apples ban to WTO
New Zealand’s government will take Australia to the World Trade Organisation over the ban on the import of Kiwi apples. ...... FULL STORY
15 Jun 2005 | Riverland packing sheds declared free of fruit fly
Citrus growers delivering their product through 10 packing sheds in the Riverland district in South Australia have obtained easier access for exports to Japan. ...... FULL STORY
10 Jun 2005 | Potato growers spitting chips over fast food contract
McDonald's is looking to import half its potato supply from New Zealand. ...... FULL STORY
7 Jun 2005 | No compensation for most Emerald orchardists
Agriculture authorities in Queensland will require growers to destroy all citrus orchards in the Emerald region in the state’s Central Highlands. ...... FULL STORY
3 Jun 2005 | Decision due on Kiwi apple entry
Biosecurity Australia said they expected a revised draft risk assessment of New Zealand apples to be completed in some months' time. ...... FULL STORY
2 Jun 2005 | Berri pays more 10 per cent more for fruit
Fruit growers are reaping higher prices from the Berri fruit juice company. ...... FULL STORY
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