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.

Articles

  • Citrus display

    Citrus industry investment

    30 October 2013

    The long-term sustainability of the Western Australian (WA) citrus industry relies on investment in research and development that will provide solutions for tomorrow's issues.

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    Avocado industry regulation in Western Australia

    1 April 2014

    The production and distribution of avocados is a complex business. Existing and potential growers need to be aware of important issues and regulations, some of which are summarised here.

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    Avocado industry contacts in Western Australia

    1 April 2014

    Commercial production of avocados in Western Australia is a complex business requiring specialist skills and knowledge. Much of this knowledge may need to be sourced from others.

  • Apple fruit showing the circular scab lesions of severe apple scab infection, note the circular corcky nature of the lesion with a thin white then black border.

    Managing apple scab in Western Australia

    26 September 2013

    Apple scab or black spot is caused by the fungus Venturia inaequalis.

  • Longan varieties Kohala left and Biew Kiew right

    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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    Healthy citrus

    22 January 2014

    Most citrus fruit are well suited to the climatic conditions of the Perth metropolitan area and south west, Western Australia.

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    Establishing an orchard for small landholders

    1 October 2013

    Growing an orchard can give immense satisfaction — especially when consuming the ripened end product.

  • Bee on a white plum flower with twig in the background.

    Shaping deciduous fruit trees for non-commercial growers

    5 February 2014

    This web page discusses two common training systems for deciduous fruit trees — central leader and vase pruning.

  • Fruit fly stinging a peach fruit on a tree.

    Fruit trees and vine protection

    28 January 2014

    Fruit trees and vines sometimes do not get the tender loving care they deserve.

  • Banner - infected fruit and leaves against citrus plantation

    Citrus canker Western Australia

    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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