From fruit flies to future farms: this is one Australian Citrus News edition you shouldn’t miss

The latest issue of Australian Citrus News is out now — and it’s chock-a-block with updates from the 2025 Australian Citrus Congress, plus expert insights from our research and development leaders.

Don’t miss the feature by Dr Jess Lye on Australia’s northern biosecurity shield — an annual operation in the Torres Strait which helps keep exotic fruit flies at bay. It’s a little-known effort that serves as critical insurance for our industry, and it’s never been more important.

The latest edition also recaps the 2025 Congress, which brought together forward-thinking citrus professionals from across the country for three packed days in the heart of The NSW Riverina.

A highlight of the event was the Citrus Australia Awards, which recognised the outstanding individuals driving our industry forward.

Award recipients were Helen Aggeletos, who received the Value Chain Innovator Award for her transformative leadership at Venus Citrus; Tania Chapman, honoured with the Service to Industry Award for her decades of advocacy and leadership; and Emerging Leader Awards went to both Tristan Smith and Jason Pandolfo for their contributions to the citrus sector.

You’ll also find an in-depth look at a five-year research project led by Dr Kare Mahmud from the New South Wales Department of Primary Industries, which is paving the way for robot-ready citrus orchards designed to maximise land, labour and water efficiency.

There’s also practical advice on sustainable citrus gall wasp management and a personal profile on Ryan Arnold, Citrus Australia’s newly elected deputy chair.

Download your copy of the latest Australian Citrus News magazine here.

For further information about Australian Citrus News magazine please contact:
Sarah C Porter
Mobile: +61 (0) 438 358 787
Email: sarah.porter@citrusaustralia.com.au

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