All posts tagged "horticulture"
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709AgricultureNorthern 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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1.0KAgricultureAustralian 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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875News and ViewsFair 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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750News and ViewsGrowcom 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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699AgricultureStrawberry 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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745AgricultureRachel 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...
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1.8KAgricultureThai deal fast tracks Australian fruit trade
Persimmon growers across Queensland will have better market access to Thailand thanks to a trade agreement finalised.
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952Agriculture$1 million chemical grants boost for industry
The nation’s horticulture Research and Development Corporation, Hort Innovation, announced it successfully secured more than $1 million in assistance grants under the...
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1.2KAgricultureNSW blueberry industry takes lead on Code of Conduct
Australia’s growing blueberry industry has taken the lead on addressing key land use and rapid industry growth challenges with the release of...
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959News and ViewsDecision protects horticulture industry from back pay risks
“The Australian Industry Group welcomes the decision of a Full Bench of the Fair Work Commission to vary the coverage of the...
