Growing Regions, Varieties & Availabiility
The Australian melon industry extends across all states and territories of mainland Australia. The Australian melon industry consists of approximately 140 growers, producing in excess of 200,000 tonnes of melons annually across an area ...
Read MoreMelon Quality Project
A three-year project commenced in March 2024 to help growers meet the minimum maturity standards that were set by the Australian melon industry in 2023. The Melon quality improvement program (VM23002) project will build on the previous ...
Read MoreBiosecurity and Pest & Disease Mgt
Melons Australia represents the biosecurity interests of melon producers and the industry. Bundaberg Melon Field Trial - Agreco. In September, we hosted our Bundaberg Field Trial Walk and Roadshow.
Read MoreFood Safety
Implementing a food safety program. The keys to marketing safe fresh produce are good agricultural practices during growing and harvesting and good hygiene and sanitation practices in the packing shed. Some primary information resources...
Read MoreTraining and Development
Training Opportunities for Melon growers!. Over the coming three year (2023 to 2025) Melons Australia, in partnership with the Hort Innovation Melon Fund, are funding up to 22 training and development opportunities for the Australian me...
Read MoreLabour
Harvest jobs can offer opportunities to combine work with travel around Australia. See if harvest work could be right for you, and how to get started. . The Australian melon industry extends across all states and territories of mainland...
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