
Online export system for packing houses now open
07-Nov-2016
Citrus Australia has opened the online export system for packing houses.

Developing a fungicide resistance service for citrus packers
19-Oct-2016
A 12-month project aimed to develop a fungicide resistance service and provide resistance management advice/training for citrus packers has been completed.

Grower views wanted on Strategic Investment Plan 2017-2022
19-Oct-2016
Horticulture Innovation Australia (Hort Innovation) is currently preparing the Citrus Industry Strategic Investment Plan (SIP) in cooperation with industry.

Growers can use Captan for Emperor brown spot
19-Oct-2016
Growers can now use Captan to control Emperor brown spot (EBS) on mandarins, after the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority released a permit on October 5 for its use.

Citrus Technical Forum 2017
05-Oct-2016
Citrus growers and packers will have the opportunity to discover the latest technology and gain an insight into current research projects at the Citrus Technical Forum, to be held in Mildura on March 1-2 next year.

HLB, citrus genomics the focus of International Citrus Congress
05-Oct-2016
The International Citrus Congress held in Brazil from September 18-23 focussed heavily on Huanlongbing (HLB) and citrus genomics and breeding.

Register now for MAF Oceania tour to Spain, France
05-Oct-2016
MAF Oceania in conjunction with Citrus Australia are leading their much awaited trip in November to show Australian customers Spanish and French pack houses using MAF grading equipment.
Expressions of interest for the trip close on Wednesday 12, October 2016.

Major partners renew ties
14-Sep-2016
Citrus Australia partners - MAF and edp – have both renewed with CEO Judith Damiani thanking them both for their continued support.

Big Australian presence at Asia Fruit Logistica
13-Sep-2016
More than 665 companies from 37 different countries exhibited their products and services at the 10th Asia Fruit Logistica in Hong Kong last week. Visitor numbers grew by 22% compared to last year, with more than 11,000 industry professionals from 74 countries attending the show.

Renewed focus on citrus biosecurity
29-Aug-2016
Citrus Australia took part in a National Citrus Surveillance Workshop in Melbourne last week.
The Workshop was part of the Agricultural Competitiveness White Paper funding.

Now in Season!
29-Aug-2016
Citrus Australia CEO Judith Damiani and Market Access Manager David Daniels are in Japan this week, meeting with key members of industry and viewing the Now in Season! in-store promotion.

Have your say on the backpacker tax
29-Aug-2016
Citrus Australia has made its submission to scrap the proposed ‘backpacker tax’ and asks growers to take the time to register their views.

Permits issued to control citrus gall wasp
11-Aug-2016
The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) issued two permits on August 5 for the use of Samurai (clothianidin) to control citrus gall wasp.

Proposed changes to the maximum residue limit for dithiocarbamates
11-Aug-2016
The APVMA that it is proposing to establish a new (temporary) MRL of 7 mg/kg for dithiocarbomates in citrus. Dithiocarbamates include the active ingredients mancozeb, propineb and zineb.

Strong finish to navel season
11-Aug-2016
Strong export demand and improved picking conditions have combined to ensure a strong finish to the season, according to Citrus Australia Market Information and Quality Manager, Nathan Hancock.

Larger Australian presence at key Asian events
18-Jul-2016
Export marketing programs for the second half of the year have been finalised by Horticulture Innovation Australia.

See Spanish citrus, French manufacturing firsthand
18-Jul-2016
CITRUS industry representatives will embark on a fact-finding mission to southern France and Spain in November thanks to a partnership between equipment manufacturer MAF and Citrus Australia.

Strong start for 2016 citrus exports
18-Jul-2016
The level of citrus exports for the first five months of the year is 92% higher than the equivalent period last year – when the highest level of exports was achieved.

$5m grant will strengthen fruit fly arsenal
05-Jul-2016
Horticulture Innovation Australia has secured a $1.65 million grant to fund a five-year program aimed at easing trade partners’ concerns about Mediterranean Fruit Fly (Medfly) in Australia.

Australian Citrus Harvest handbook out now
05-Jul-2016
Help ensure your fruit is picked in the best possible manner to minimise breakdown and maximise pack-outs and export returns.