A new variety of Strawberry has debuted at the Ekka, and is hitting supermarket shelves. 

The Stella variety has been developed in collaboration between Hort Innovation and local Queensland growers. 

It's more resistant to climate change, disease and pests. 

Rural Editor Emily Minney has spoken with Berries Australia Executive Director Rachel MacKenzie about it's development. 

A new variety of Strawberry has debuted at the Ekka, and is hitting supermarket shelves. 
The Stella variety has been developed in collaboration between Hort Innovation and local Queensland growers. 
It's more resistant to climate change, disease and pests. 
Rural Editor Emily Minney has spoken with Berries Australia Executive Director Rachel MacKenzie about it's development.

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