Blueberry volumes lead a week of measured changes

Total berries dipped slightly in revenue this week, though volume managed a modest lift, reflecting a category that’s steady but feeling a few seasonal bumps. With crops in transition, it’s a classic early-summer balancing act.

Varroa mite infestations grow in NSW.

NSW beekeepers are warning that varroa mite infestations are intensifying across the state, driving up the cost of hive treatments and threatening both the beekeeping industry and grower’s dependent on pollination.