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- Sep 18, 2026
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Farmers warn of food security impact from visa changes (opens the original)
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The federal government has outlined an overhaul of the Working Holiday Maker visa system, capping the number of renewed applications after one year in the country. The agricultural industry warns this could limit production and negatively impact Australia's food security. Farmers fear the changes could lead to worker shortages during peak harvest seasons. Agricultural industries warn changes to working holiday visa migration policy could threaten crops and Australia's food security. On Thursday,
Social media and cultural taste sparks demand for exotic fruits (opens the original)
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Demand for exotic tropical fruit has increased substantially in the past year. Retailers believe increased awareness and social media have contributed to the boom. Farmers report more inquiries for their produce as demand outstrips supply. Rare tropical fruits grown in Far North Queensland have become highly sought-after treats in capital cities as more of the unusual produce reaches grocery store shelves. The exotic foods, including jackfruit, rambutan and mangosteens, have been gaining attenti
Australia's northernmost incursion of varroa mite detected in Queensland (opens the original)
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Varroa destructor mite has been confirmed in two Far North Queensland beehives. The new incursions mark the northernmost detection in the country. Authorities say the new detections in two hives and a suspected third are about 1,000 kilometres north of the state's previous northernmost incursion. The devastating honey bee parasite Varroa destructor mite has been found in Far North Queensland, the northernmost detection of the destructive pest in Australia. Biosecurity Queensland confirmed two de
Growers fight to save Cavendish bananas as farms fall to Panama disease (opens the original)
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Panama disease tropical race 4 (TR4) has spread to an 11th Queensland banana farm. The soil-borne fungus targets cavendish varieties, threatening worldwide production. Researchers and plant breeders are using a mix of old and new technologies to develop TR4 resistant banana varieties. Leon Collins's banana farm south of Cairns is the newest front in the war against a soil-borne fungus threatening global production of Cavendish bananas. "Some days you think you're fighting a losing battle. It is
Reduced fertiliser use linked to cleaner water flowing to Great Barrier Reef (opens the original)
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Studies have shown changes in farm management practices have improved water quality in catchments flowing into the Great Barrier Reef. Researchers say it is the largest and most comprehensive analysis of its kind undertaken, drawing on 100 years of data. The findings will be important as Australia prepares to report to UNESCO in 2028 on progress under its Reef 2050 water quality plan. Two separate studies claim to show a connection between improved water quality in Great Barrier Reef catchments
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