Agriculture & Horticulture Trends: Jun 28 - Australia (5 stories)
Sunday, 28 Jun 2026 Weekly Agriculture & Horticulture Australia
Here is your Weekly summary for Agriculture & Horticulture across Australia for Mon 22nd June - Sun 28th June 2026
Natalie Bell is on a mission to elevate the kiwi berry, a lesser-known fruit, into a mainstream staple, backed by Coles' Nurture Fund. This initiative could reshape consumer preferences and expand market opportunities for Australian growers. Meanwhile, Nutrien's CEO Adrian Capogreco remains optimistic about the horticulture sector, emphasizing the importance of technology and skilled labor in overcoming current industry challenges.
In a significant advancement for agtech, SkyKelpie has successfully tested its autonomous livestock mustering technology in Queensland, moving from simulation to real-world application. This breakthrough could revolutionize livestock management, enhancing efficiency for farmers. Additionally, Loam Bio has appointed Rob Hranac as CEO to spearhead its global expansion, signaling a strategic shift aimed at scaling its agricultural biotechnology solutions.
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Why Nutrien boss is optimistic despite industry headwinds
Good Fruit & Vegetables - News 23 Jun 2026, 7:00amTechnology, productivity, and people are the keys to Australian's horticulture's growth, Adrian Capogreco says
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How the daughter of a blueberry pioneer is scaling up the next superfruit
Good Fruit & Vegetables - News 25 Jun 2026, 7:00amNatalie Bell is on a mission to make the little-known kiwi berry a household name
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SkyKelpie takes autonomous livestock mustering from simulation to paddock in Queensland trials
Business News Australia RSS 26 Jun 2026, 8:00amCloncurry-founded agtech company SkyKelpie has successfully prototyped livestock herding algorithms in real-world paddock conditions, marking what it describes as a breakthrough in autonomous drone mustering after the technology was developed and tested in a simulation environment. The trials were conducted across south-east and north-west Quee...
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Stayers Cup test for improving Tulloch Lodge gelding in 2026
Sports News Australia 25 Jun 2026, 10:40pmA modest placing in midweek racing might not appear to be the ideal form guide for the Stayers Cup, but trainer Adrian Bott is relying on Centenario’s natural progression and … The post Stayers Cup test for improving Tulloch Lodge gelding in 2026 first appeared on Sports News Australia.
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Loam Bio appoints US-based ag-tech veteran Rob Hranac as CEO in global scaling push
Business News Australia RSS 24 Jun 2026, 10:54amOrange-based agricultural biotechnology company Loam Bio has appointed Rob Hranac as its new chief executive officer effective 1 July, with co-founder Guy Hudson transitioning to the role of executive chairman as the company looks to accelerate its international growth. The leadership change marks a significant inflection point for the soil car...