Demand for watermelons is growing steadily, partly thanks to hot summers. The yellow varieties from Rijk Zwaan's seedless Tropical® range help growers to capitalise on this growth and set themselves apart with an eye-catching product. And according to Vincent van Wolferen, Crop Co-ordinator for Melon & Watermelon, this is easier than they might expect.

From Western Australia to China, Kelvin RZ is helping celery growers maintain reliable production under challenging conditions. Besides supporting consistent product quality, marketable yields and efficient packing and transport, the dependability of this variety results in less waste and a more secure supply for customers, improving short and long-term continuity across the value chain.

From crisp summer slaws and stir-fries to kimchi, dumplings and cabbage rolls, cabbage already has a place in many Australian kitchens. Now, new colours, shapes and varieties are giving this familiar crop an unexpected edge.

Visiting Five Tales Farm in Gippsland’s Piedmont is like walking into a love story of many kinds. It begins with the chance meeting of Keren Tsaushu and Mikey Densham — two wide-eyed farming hopefuls with zero market gardening experience.

Fresh produce took centre stage at Hort Connections 2026, bringing thousands of growers, retailers, researchers, suppliers and industry leaders to Adelaide for a jam-packed week of learning, discussion, connection and celebration.

What does the market want from a premium honeydew? How important is shelf appeal in a competitive melon category? And what does strong, reliable performance look like in WA growing conditions? 

We sat down with WA’s Rijk Zwaan melon expert, Lachlan Grierson, to talk about Amberetta RZ and why this golden honeydew is generating interest.

What does the future of celery look like? How are changing household sizes influencing product development? And what role can breeding play in creating new opportunities for growers?

We caught up with Rijk Zwaan brassica crop specialist, Stephanie Knight, to talk about Gimli RZ and how this mini celery is opening up new possibilities across the supply chain.

The vegetable industry came together in Tyabb for the 2026 Victorian Vegetable Innovation Days (VicVID), held across 7–8 May.

The 2026 Hydroponic Farmers Federation (HFF) Conference brought together growers, industry leaders and supply chain partners from across Australia for three days of connection, practical insights and discussion around the future of protected cropping and hydroponic production.