Agriculture & Horticulture Trends: Jun 14 - Australia (5 stories)
Sunday, 14 Jun 2026 Weekly Agriculture & Horticulture Australia
Here is your Weekly summary for Agriculture & Horticulture across Australia for Mon 8th June - Sun 14th June 2026
Ag-tech startup Goterra has entered voluntary administration, unable to secure necessary investment for its waste-processing operations, highlighting the challenges faced by innovative companies in the sector. Meanwhile, a new strategy aims to double the value of certified organic horticulture in Australia by 2035, focusing on research and innovation to enhance industry growth.
In regulatory news, the ACCC has fined a major grape handler $198,000 for breaches of the Horticulture Code of Conduct, emphasizing the need for stronger price transparency in the industry. Additionally, a rare opportunity arises as a Goulburn Valley fruit empire is listed for sale at $24 million, while trials for wearable exoskeletons are set to improve worker safety on farms, showcasing advancements in agricultural technology.
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Pioneering ag-tech startup Goterra enters voluntary administration
SmartCompany 9 Jun 2026, 1:33amA Goterra representative said the startup could not secure the investment needed to grow its waste-processing operations. The post Pioneering ag-tech startup Goterra enters voluntary administration appeared first on SmartCompany.
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Strategy to double value of certified organic horticulture by 2035
Good Fruit & Vegetables - News 12 Jun 2026, 7:00amNew plan focuses on research, innovation and knowledge sharing.
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Major grape handler, wholesaler fined $198k as ACCC pushes for stronger price transparency rules
Good Fruit & Vegetables - News 11 Jun 2026, 7:00amACCC is calling for changes to the Horticulture Code of Conduct
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'It's bittersweet to sell': Goulburn Valley fruit empire hits the market for $24m
Good Fruit & Vegetables - News 8 Jun 2026, 7:00amThe four-orchard portfolio is described as 'exceptionally rare'.
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Wearable exoskeletons show big safety gains, here's how you can get one
Good Fruit & Vegetables - News 10 Jun 2026, 7:00amGrowers wanted for new on-farm trials of exosuit technology