All posts tagged "horticulture"

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  News and Views

  Plant Health Australia welcomes new CEO Sarah Corcoran

  Sarah Corcoran has commenced as CEO of Plant Health Australia (PHA), the national coordinator of the government-industry partnership on plant biosecurity.

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  The state of plant biosecurity in Australia

  The National Plant Biosecurity Status Report for 2019 was released by Plant Health Australia (PHA), bringing together contributions from over 100 government,...

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  Farm Management

  Planning to send used machinery or equipment to South Australia? Make sure it’s certified

  A requirement for people sending machinery and equipment into or through South Australia is that it must be clean and free of...

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  News and Views

  Work underway to deliver sweet deal for WA-bred apple

  The WA Government is progressing plans to take a Manjimup-bred apple notable for its rich, burgundy colour, to the world.

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  Farm Management

  Make sure hitch hikers don’t arrive with backpacker labour

  At this time of year, many fruit or veg producers will have casual labourers, often backpackers, on their property to help with...

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  News and Views

  More farmers to get a hand with drought

  Horticultural farmers with permanent plantings can now access the On-Farm Emergency Water Infrastructure Rebate in four states and the ACT.

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  Sexy sterile flies soon to hit NSW and Victorian skies

  Millions of sterile Queensland Fruit Flies will be released over trial sites in western NSW and northern Victoria as scientists intensify efforts...

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  Small Farms

  Aussie horticulture exports hit record high

  The world’s appetite for Australian fruit, nuts and vegetables has skyrocketed with Australian produce exports reaching almost $2.8 billion for the first...

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  News and Views

  Gippsland’s foodbowl safe as farmers win certainty

  Prime agricultural land in Gippsland will be permanently safeguarded, with the Victorian Government exempting almost 4000 hectares from mining and minerals exploration.

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  Small Farms

  Horticulture leads Australian agriculture

  A recent analysis of Australian agricultural industries has put horticulture at the forefront in value and sustainable practices.