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Aust joins plant research network
The future of plant health in Australia is looking brighter with a new opportunity for international collaboration in research on pests and diseases that are common threats.
Read full storyBushfire recovery still on the agenda
Yesterday's announcement by the NSW Government of a statewide $140m bushfire recovery package is welcome reassurance that bushfire recovery remains on the NSW and Federal Governments’ agendas.
Read full storyNew pass required for entry into Queensland
The Queensland Government has announced it will be tightening the already restricted entry into the state.
Read full storyPrime Minister asking visitors to go home "counterproductive" for horticultural industry
Horticultural industry leaders are urging backpackers not to go home.
Read full storyAustralian papaya harvest ramps up
The harvest outlook appears healthy for Australian papaya growers.
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Visa extensions welcome, uniform approach sought from states
Citrus Australia has welcomed today’s (April 4) Federal Government decision to allow Working Holiday Makers (backpackers) and Pacific Islanders to extend their stay for up to 12 months of work.
Read full storyHort Innovation handbook released
The latest edition of the Australian Horticulture Statistics Handbook is now live.
Read full storyBackpackers stay to assist Tasmanian fruit growers
With borders closing and quarantine measures are put in place around the world, some backpackers are choosing to stay in Tasmania to wait out the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read full storyCoronavirus workplace casualties offered leg-up picking fruit
Workers who have found themselves unexpectedly unemployed amid the coronavirus crisis in North Queensland are quickly filling the void when it comes to the backpacker shortage.
Read full storyGrowers push on with harvest as food supply chain stands strong
Australia’s fresh food supply chain is standing strong as the COVID-19 situation continues to evolve.
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Australian industry calls for visa relief
Industry bodies from right across Australia’s horticultural sector have called on the Federal government to extend the visas of foreign workers in the midst of the coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak.
Read full storyReducing synthetic chemical use
An Australian product that allows growers to optimise yield and reduce environmental impact through the use of naturally occurring microbes and fungi, is growing in popularity.
Read full story$70k research grant for Adelaide Hills fruit growers
A groundbreaking research project into the recovery of fruit trees following bushfires has been launched in the Adelaide Hills.
Read full storyNew grants for Queensland exporters
The Queensland Government has opened applications for a $500,000 industry grants package to support Queensland agribusiness exporters directly affected by coronavirus disease (COVID-19).
Read full storyCoronavirus pandemic driving strong demand for local produce
As the Coronavirus crisis plays out across the globe, Australian consumers appear to be rushing to boost their immunity with locally grown produce.
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