Agriculture & Horticulture Trends: Feb 1 - Australia (4 stories)
Sunday, 1 Feb 2026 Weekly Agriculture & Horticulture Australia
Here is your Weekly summary for Agriculture & Horticulture across Australia for Mon 26th January - Sun 1st February 2026
The berry industry in Northern NSW has launched the Berry Good Practice Guide, emphasizing sustainability and social responsibility, which is crucial as consumer demand for ethical practices grows. Meanwhile, vegetable growers on the Adelaide Plains are making strides against disease resistance, particularly against powdery mildew, enhancing crop resilience and productivity. In a bid to combat food waste, Funky Food is partnering with Queensland and Northern NSW growers to buy surplus or imperfect produce, turning potential losses into profit. Additionally, two horticulture leaders have been honored for their contributions to banana cultivation and export market development, highlighting the sector's ongoing evolution and recognition.
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Sustainability, social licence at the heart of booming berry industry's new guidebook
Good Fruit & Vegetables - News 29 Jan 2026, 6:30amThe Berry Good Practice Guide was launched in Northern NSW earlier this month
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Vegetable growers turning the tables on disease on the Adelaide Plains
Good Fruit & Vegetables - News 27 Jan 2026, 7:00amAdelaide Plains growers on top of rising disease resistance.
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Don't dump it, sell it: This business wants to buy your surplus or imperfect produce
Good Fruit & Vegetables - News 28 Jan 2026, 6:30amFunky Food fights food waste, while helping Queensland and Northern NSW growers recover value from their crops
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Two horticulture visionaries recognised on Australia Day list
Good Fruit & Vegetables - News 26 Jan 2026, 3:30pmOne pioneered banana growing on the Atherton Tablelands, the other played a key role in strengthening Australia's horticultural export markets