The Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus (ToBRFV) is a highly contagious plant disease, first detected in the Middle East in 2014. Its primary hosts are tomatoes and capsicums.

A story passed down through the generations is the catalyst for Eva Sarosi’s career in horticulture.

Key dates for industry events through 2025, for Australia's vegetable and horticultural industry.

First reports of Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus (ToBRFV) in Australia have been made. A highly infectious plant virus, ToBRFV has impacted tomato production and distribution globally.

On 1 July, the European committee of the International Bremia Evaluation Board (IBEB-EU) published the denomination of a widely occurring new race of downy mildew in lettuce: Bl:41EU.

Rijk Zwaan, an international fruit and vegetable breeding company, is celebrating its first centenary. Since its foundation in 1924, Rijk Zwaan has grown into a global player, active in more than 100 countries. The centenary celebrations kicked off on 1 July 2024, 100 years to the day from when the company was originally founded.

Collaborating with Queensland growers to develop year-round, tailored variety programs is a key focus for Rijk Zwaan during this year’s Lockyer Valley Growers’ Expo.

A new race of downy mildew in spinach has been officially named. The International Working Group in Spinach (IWGP) officially denominates a new race of the downy mildew pathogen (Peronospora effusa) on spinach, Pe: 20, and Rijk Zwaan is pleased to offer resistant varieties.

Key dates for industry events through 2024, for Australia's vegetable and horticultural industry.