Agriculture & Horticulture Briefing: Mar 1 - Australia (5 stories)

Here is your Weekly summary for Agriculture & Horticulture across Australia for Mon 23rd February - Sun 1st March 2026

The VicVID 2026 event is set for May, showcasing an extensive trial program that includes expanded seed and chemical trials at Taranto Farms, marking a significant step in vegetable innovation. In Queensland, a family-run farm is pioneering Australia's first genetically modified whole food crop with purple tomatoes, potentially reshaping the market for GM produce.

Additionally, research leveraging wild banana DNA offers new hope against Panama disease, a major threat to banana crops. Meanwhile, Visy has opened a new packaging hub in Tasmania, signaling strong support for the local farming sector. A Queensland vegetable grower is also launching a bioenergy project to convert waste into renewable energy, creating new revenue streams and promoting sustainability in agriculture.