Agriculture & Horticulture News: Dec 28 - Australia (5 stories)

Here is your Weekly summary for Agriculture & Horticulture across Australia for Mon 22nd December - Sun 28th December 2025

Australian farmers are receiving expert advice on managing diamondback moths, a pest that can significantly impact crops. With tailored strategies from pest expert Ion Staunton, growers can better protect their produce, ensuring higher yields and quality.

In a positive development for consumers, a new variety of Euro 'flat' stonefruit is set to hit supermarket shelves, offering an exciting addition to the summer fruit lineup. These uniquely shaped peaches and nectarines promise to enhance the diversity of fruit available to Australians.

Meanwhile, ImmuCell is pivoting its focus to its First Defense product following a setback with the FDA regarding Re-Tain, highlighting the challenges faced by agricultural biotech firms. Additionally, Bulmer Farms has come under scrutiny for alleged staff underpayments, with the owner attributing the $645,000 discrepancy to an unintentional error, raising questions about compliance in the industry.