Latest update from the Australian Strawberry Breeding Program BS17000

This is an article about the latest update from the Australian Strawberry Breeding Program. The Australian Strawberry Breeding Program (ASBP) aims to breed new varieties that are specifically adapted to Australia’s three major production climates: temperate, subtropical, and Mediterranean. These varieties must be highly profitable for growers and have excellent quality to satisfy consumer preferences. This article provides an update on the 2022 subtropical and Mediterranean trial seasons which have recently wrapped up, and an overview of the start of the 2022-23 temperate summer season.