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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    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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    Jujube fertiliser recommendations

    3 April 2017

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

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    Expression of Interest: ANABP 01 into international markets

    11 April 2019

    This expression of Interest covers all aspects of commercialisation from development of orchards, supplying compliant ANABP 01 fruit into markets, supply chain management, brand development, foster

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    Markets for WA citrus

    20 November 2013

    Almost all of WA citrus fruit is sold in the local market. Fruit has been sent to export markets since 2015 and is increasing.

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    Citrus contacts and links

    30 October 2013

    Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) staff can assist with citrus-related information in addition to a broader group of contacts and links to the national citrus indust

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    Citrus pests

    18 December 2013

    Find out more about the most common insect pests of citrus trees occurring in home gardens in Western Australia and their control using natural or low toxic chemical controls.

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    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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    Citrus nutrition

    15 November 2013

    Correct nutrition of citrus trees is essential if they are to crop and perform to their maximum potential.

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    Six-spotted mite - a pest of avocados and grapevines

    18 March 2014

    Six-spotted mite can defoliate avocado trees and grapevines in the lower south-west of Western Australia.

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    Australian National Mango Breeding Program

    22 October 2013

    The Australian National Mango Breeding Program was initiated in 1994 between four state, territory and federal agricultural organisations.

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