The UK's indoor operation LettUs Grow among those who will get a chance to show off their innovative digital farming and precision agriculture techniques.

Though the UK is the largest import market in the world for dried fruit, South Africa has a modest share but is ideal for trade.

Avocados Australia CEO John Tyas said the map has provided an up-to-date, credible tool to keep growers informed.

CEO Hurley says, 'We have the most efficient and productive workforce, and this is why they earn the highest rates of pay in the grocery sector.'

The company says those in managerial jobs who want to remain working there can stay but must do so at the shop floor level.

The shipping company based in Feltham is planning several significant updates to its fleet of vehicles as well as new branding and an updated website to serve customers.

Even with devastating impact on some farmers, Hortgro leader is projecting significant increases for nectarines, plums and peaches from last year's volumes.

The bushfires and persistent drought have impacted production areas across Australia, as well as road transport both within and between the states.

President of the nations' growers' and exporters' association forecasts "a 15 percent increase in harvest from last year," helped by improvements in leading region Murcia.

The move with Boston-based Harvard Management Company will allow the multinational which has offices in the UK to expand its prominence in global avocado supply.