All posts tagged "horticulture"

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  Northern Tasmania declared fruit fly free

  Northern Tasmania was officially reinstated as a Pest Free Area, opening the door to domestic trade.

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  Festive fruit, veg and nuts bring slice of health to Christmas

  The festive season and excess often goes hand in hand, but it’s never too early to kick off your New Year healthy...

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  Strawberry growers unite to thank Australia

  As Australia gets into the festive spirit, strawberry growers have come out in force to say a special thank you for supporting...

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  Australian berry growers welcome Federal Government support for fresh produce

  The  industry body representing Australia’s fastest growing fresh produce sector – berries – has welcomed the federal government’s confirmation of a $650,000...

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  Fair Farms scheme shows horticulture is serious about worker exploitation

  The industry owned Fair Farms training and certification scheme tackles worker exploitation head on and is critical to address the issues raised...

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  Genome mapping for trees critical to Australian horticulture

  A new $13.3 million joint research project will look at tree genetics to better understand how genes control traits that are valuable...

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  Arrest of first saboteur in needles in strawberries incident

  Queensland strawberry growers are pleased to be advised that police have arrested someone and charged them with the original act of product...

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  Growcom welcomes Fair Farms funding, visa reforms

  Growcom welcomes the announcement of ongoing funding for the Fair Farms initiative by Prime Minister Scott Morrison.

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  Strawberry Industry Recovery Officer appointed

  Industry body for horticulture, Growcom and the Queensland Strawberry Growers Association (QSGA) have announced the appointment of Lana Baskerville as the new...

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  Rachel Mackenzie – top woman in horticulture

  Rachel Mackenzie, the Chief Advocate for Queensland horticulture’s industry body Growcom, has received the Women in Horticulture Award at the Hort Connections...