INDUSTRY NEWS & MEDIA RELEASES

The AMA is dedicated to providing Australian melon growers with the latest information to connect the industry and improve productivity. We coordinate regular events in all of our main growing regions where you can hear from leading melon growers and industry partners, and find out about the latest research, best practice and on-farm innovation. 

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Connecting melon growers to the future of industry investment

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Featured in Fresh Plaza: Strategic thinking needed for Australian melon industry

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MEDIA RELEASE Tickets Now on Sale for the 2026 Australian Melon Conference – Featuring the Return of the National Melon Field Day

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2026 Australian Melon Conference

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Melon Quality Improvement Project April Update

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R&D Tax Incentive for the Melon Industry

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New Export MRL app now available

Melons Australia has launched a new revamped maximum residue limit (MRL) mobile application for the Australian melon industry.

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Tasting innovation: lessons from Spain’s melon fields

A group of Australian melon growers and industry leaders visited Rijk Zwaan’s trial centre in Spain to learn how strong branding, retail presentation and new melon varieties are helping drive demand in European markets. They’re now bringing those insights home, exploring innovative varieties and better consumer connections to help grow a stronger, more vibrant melon market in Australia.

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UAE Market Visit Program

Melons Australia and Export Connect invite growers and exporters to the UAE Market Visit Program (24–29 Jan 2026, Gulfood 2026) to gain market insights, meet key GCC buyers, and strengthen export opportunities. EOI close 14 Nov 2025.

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Caring for Country Music Competition

Voting for the Caring for Country Music Competition is open 3–16 November. Listen online and vote for your favourite song celebrating Australia’s land, waterways, and biosecurity—the People’s Choice winner gets $2,500.

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