Fruit

Western Australia’s fruit growing industries extend from Kununurra in the far north to Albany on the cool south coast.

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development works closely with industry to improve efficiency and increase returns from the farm gate to export markets.

Strawberries are the highest value export, supplying around two-thirds of the Australian total. Key markets in the last year were Singapore and New Zealand followed by Thailand, Hong Kong, Malaysia and the United Arab Emirates.

Steady growth is occurring in the avocado, citrus and mango industries due to additional plantings and efficient production.

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  • Queensland fruit fly (Qfly) is a serious pest of fruit and vegetables. Qfly have clear wings unlike Medfly which have brown bands on their wings.

    Biosecurity alerts: Queensland fruit fly updates

    2 May 2018

    Queensland fruit fly is not present in Western Australia, but is occasionally detected and requires an eradication response to contain and prevent further spread.

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    Biosecurity alert: Citrus canker

    30 April 2018

    The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development has taken action to protect Western Australia’s citrus growers from the threat of citrus canker following confirmation that the disease

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    Citrus canker: declared pest

    27 April 2018

    Citrus canker is a highly damaging disease of citrus crops caused by the bacterium Xanthomonas axonopodis subsp. citri.

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    Rockmelons safety update

    9 March 2018

    The recent listeria food safety warning around rockmelons on the east coast of Australia does not apply to Western Australia.

  • Jujube fruit with brown spot

    Brown spot of jujube

    21 November 2017

    Brown spot is a fungal disease caused by Nothophoma quercina. It affects jujubes in Western Australia and has been reported in olives, pistachios and Chinese quince in other countries.

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    Market opportunities for WA fruits

    4 October 2017

    Opportunities for WA fruits can be built by identifying export markets with the best potential return, underpinned by demand.

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    Citrus gall wasp control

    4 September 2017

    Citrus gall wasp is a pest that affects all citrus species. Citrus tree owners are encouraged to implement control measures on their property to reduce the threat to the citrus industry in Western

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    Jujube quality management

    24 July 2017

    This page aims to assist growers to consistently deliver quality jujubes to consumers.

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    Longans in Western Australia

    4 July 2017

    Longans (Dimocarpus longan) is a member of the soapberry family (Sapindaceae) which includes lychee and rambutan.

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    Jujube irrigation recommendations

    6 April 2017

    Jujubes (or Chinese dates) are a new horticultural industry in Western Australia. This page outlines recommendations for irrigating jujubes in WA.

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