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Citrus Australia welcomes new Federal Ministry and commits to working with Government to strengthen grower outcomes

May 13, 2025

MEDIA RELEASE Tuesday May 13, 2025 Citrus Australia, the peak body representing Australia’s citrus growers, welcomes the confirmation of the Albanese government’s ministerial line-up and looks forward to working constructively across portfolios to address the key challenges and opportunities facing the citrus industry. We extend our congratulations to the Hon Julie Collins MP on her…

2025 Australian Citrus Congress showcases on-farm efficiencies in The NSW Riverina

April 15, 2025

More than 340 delegates gathered in The NSW Riverina from March 18 to 20 for the 2025 Australian Citrus Congress — an energising three-day event which focused on building farm and supply chain efficiencies across the citrus sector. Hosted across Griffith and Leeton, the Congress brought together growers, packers, marketers, researchers, and suppliers for…

United States tariff decision a blow to fair trade, says Citrus Australia

April 4, 2025

Citrus Australia has expressed its disappointment at the United States’ decision to impose a 10 per cent tariff on Australian citrus exports, warning the move ignores decades of mutually beneficial trade and punishes both Australian growers and their consumers in the United States. “For many years, our citrus trade with the United States has delivered…

Emerging leaders, inspiring innovators and industry advocate honoured at the 2025 Citrus Australia Awards

March 28, 2025

Citrus Australia celebrated the achievements of some of the industry’s most dedicated and visionary individuals and recognised leaders of the future at the 2025 Citrus Australia Awards, at the Australian Citrus Congress dinner last week. Hosted at the picturesque Piccolo Family Farm just outside Griffith, New South Wales, on Wednesday, March 19, industry leaders gathered…

Citrus Australia welcomes scrapping of Biosecurity Protection Levy

February 13, 2025

Citrus Australia CEO Nathan Hancock has praised the Federal Government’s decision to scrap the proposed Biosecurity Protection Levy, calling it a fair move and a win for farmers. “Biosecurity remains a shared responsibility,” said Mr Hancock. “It is an essential part of protecting Australia’s agricultural industry, economy, environment, and communities – but Citrus Australia has…