The federal government is committing $12.2 million in funding to entrepreneurs around the country, including some in the agtech industry.

Sustained efforts regarding fruit fly control across Australia are being put in place, with the National Fruit Fly Council having secured funding from Hort Innovation to coordinate management across the next five years.

Ausveg chief executive officer Michael Coote said the industry needs every available healthy worker to ensure a steady supply of fresh vegetables to consumers around Australia.

Residents living on the edge of the Riverland Pest Free Area (PFA) and shack owners will be able to shop at major Mid Murray supermarkets while keeping fruit fly out of the region.

The German supermarket chain is the pick for fruit and veg for many.

A national biosecurity program, CitrusWatch, is set to be unveiled for the citrus industry, designed to protect the industry from harmful exotic pests and diseases such as Asian citrus psyllid.

Macadamia growers are told conference will have nine month delay.

Professor Zora Singh will head up the new horticulture course in WA.

Vegetable grower Qualipac will trial a new order and tracking platform.

Trials are showing improved ways of getting more bang for buck with water.