SUPPORTING HORTICULTURE SINCE 1948

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The VegNET WA innovation-funded workshop series

working to protect horticulture production and market access

AUSVEG is continuing to provide updates on the national biosecurity response following the detection of tomato brown rugose fruit virus (ToBRFV) in South Australia in August. A summary of the current situation is included.

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A case study

In campaign to drive consumption of fresh produce

During February, Buy West Eat Best have undertaken a major update of photographic assets to showcase program members. The assets will be used across a wide range of applications, including events, print, social media, website and other channels. See behind the scenes image on page 23.

The WA Government is offering funding to eligible commercial horticultural businesses to support water use efficiency initiatives. This program assists groundwater users affected by the upcoming 10% reduction in water abstraction under the Gnangara Groundwater Allocation Plan, set to take effect in 2028.

www.agric.wa.gov.au/horticulture/north-wanneroo-voucher-scheme

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Ryan Swindley, a watermelon and sugar cane farmer from Home Hill, Queensland, closed out 2024 harvesting commercial blocks of POWERHOUSE and it more than lived up to its name.

By the time you are reading this article, the new FSANZ Primary Production & Processing Standards (for Leafy Vegetables, Melons and Berries) are in effect.

Thai sweet potato soup

A new year, new season, and new opportunities

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) is evaluating 2D multileader narrow orchard systems as a part of the five-year national Narrow Orchard Systems project (NOS).

Fruit West Cooperative has launched an innovative research initiative in collaboration with Murdoch University aimed at exploring the remarkable health benefits of Bravo® apples.

A new project aimed at improving the management of apple scab in Australia has commenced. Apple scab, caused by the fungus Venturia inaequalis, is a relatively new disease in Western Australian (WA) orchards. A strong focus of the project is on the lifecycle of the disease under WA conditions and optimal management strategies for its control.

Rubens Technologies has developed a system for non-destructive and real-time assessment of fruit quality and maturity.

A happy new year to all and I hope you’ve enjoyed time with family and friends over summer!

For the WA citrus industry, our commitment to excellence drives us to achieve a 95% pass rate for awesome eating experience across all WA-grown mandarins and oranges.

In south west Western Australia, lemon trees flower and fruit throughout the year. Trees normally flower heavily in spring followed by intermittent lighter flowerings during summer and into autumn. The main crop matures in winter, but several smaller crops mature from spring to autumn.

November highlighted the readiness of numerous varieties of Western Australian stonefruit available to the WA consumer.

In my position as the WA Stonefruit VCF, I attended a meeting last year with the trade delegation from the Shanghai Pudong New Area People’s congress.

RegenWA’s representation at COP16

Current Minor Use Permits can also be searched by specific crop or pest types at https://portal.apvma.gov.au/permits.

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