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29 Mar 2007 | Apple and pear growers need to join forces
A new study has found that Australian apple and pear growers need to work together to counter the threat from New Zealand and South African suppliers, which will also help growers to capture market opportunities and reduce production costs. ...... FULL STORY
14 Mar 2007 | Drought ends family’s historic apple orchards
The Chapman family has grown apples at Silvan in the Yarra Valley since 1892, but due to prolonged drought and commercial pressures on farming close to the urban fringe, they have decided to destroy their apple orchards. ...... FULL STORY
12 Mar 2007 | Colour options for vegies
Purple, red and yellow carrots, golden and candy striped beetroot, and yellow melon will soon be available. ...... FULL STORY
5 Mar 2007 | High rise farm system
Two inventors from Nimbin have come up with a system that can grow enough vegetables and fish to feed 300 people in city locations such as a roof-top or car park. ...... FULL STORY
2 Mar 2007 | Core issues with apple imports
The federal government faces legal battles over quarantine decisions on apple imports. ...... FULL STORY
1 Mar 2007 | NZ not the apple of Tassie’s eye
The Tasmanian government will consider banning New Zealand apples if they are allowed into Australia, saying it was necessary to protect the island’s fruit from the devastating fire blight disease. ...... FULL STORY
1 Mar 2007 | Horticulture gets code of conduct
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) will run information sessions in Victoria on the new Horticultural Code of Conduct. ...... FULL STORY
1 Mar 2007 | Fruit quality fails after frost
Fruit growers have been hit by water shortages, heat, frost and heavy falls of rain and are struggling to supply good quality crops. ...... FULL STORY
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