Ahead of the NSW state election on 25 March 2023, the NSW Government caretaker period has commenced. Limited updates will be made to this website during this period.
Melons
Melons are grown in most states and territories in Australia, but predominantly in the Riverina and Sunraysia areas of NSW.
The Department's role is to provide support to the horticultural industry through the provision of extension officers, research scientists, diagnostic laboratories, publications, horticultural courses and regulatory services.
- A best practice guide for rockmelons and specialty melons (PDF, 20.9 MB)
- Practical resources for implementing best practice (PDF, 20.3 MB)
- Watermelon food safety guide.pdf (PDF, 18.1 MB)
- Improving food safety and traceability in horticulture.pdf (PDF, 287.0 KB)
