State News

Peach and plum accidentally crossed

23 Feb 10 | A PLUM and a peach have been accidentally crossed by a retired farmer near Mudgee to produce a highly unusual new fruit. | Banana size shouldn't matter to ... | Blueberries our latest boomers

Horticulture - Fruit

Blueberries our latest boomers

10 Feb 10 | AUSTRALIA'S blueberry industry is going gangbusters, with NSW leading the charge. | Industry horror at new hort award | Banana size shouldn't matter to ...

Horticulture - Fruit

Crop size a concern

31 Dec 09 | It was a monster apple harvest last time around, but growers are much more cautious about the size of the current crop.

Horticulture - Fruit

Banana growers cut wastage

02 Nov 09 | An innovative plastic product is being rapidly taken-up by banana growers in Australia and overseas as they see its ability to cut fruit wastage from 44 percent up to a staggering 80 percent when compared with traditionally grown bananas.

Horticulture - Fruit

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