The Board of Summerfruit Australia reports that the 2025 stone fruit season is shaping up to be productive, with good fruit size and quality expected across growing regions. Chair Dean Morpeth said growers are optimistic about the upcoming harvest, noting that "fruit quality and size are looking promising" and that harvest activities are now ramping up.
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Deputy Chair Frank Frappa noted that this year's season in Swan Hill is running slightly later than last year, aligning more closely with historical averages. "It brings the season to what would be considered a normal start," he said.
Summerfruit is cultivated nationwide, with production concentrated in Victoria, Queensland, New South Wales, South Australia, Western Australia, and Tasmania. Queensland's early-season harvest is already underway. Board member Tony Dugdell said that "the high quality and large fruit coming off our trees is a great indicator for what's to come for the rest of the growers." Peaches and nectarines are already in the market, with plums and apricots expected soon.
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In New South Wales, growers are also anticipating a strong season following favorable weather conditions. "Our growers have enjoyed a strong winter and spring, setting the scene for an excellent stone fruit season," said board member Scott Dunk. "The fruit is maturing around 10 to 14 days later than last year, but the crop is looking fantastic."
Western Australia and South Australia have also reported stable growing conditions. "We've had a good cold winter and plentiful rain to kick the season off," said WA board member Anthony Caccetta. "Fruit set has been adequate, and our trees are looking healthy." South Australian board member and treasurer Tim Grieger added that, despite a dry spring, "our trees are healthy, our fruit set has been good, and our size is looking up on last year."
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With harvesting activity increasing across the country, growers expect domestic availability of peaches, nectarines, plums, and apricots to rise in the coming weeks as the summerfruit season progresses.
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Jess Byrne
Summerfruit Australia
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