Friday, September 20, 2024

Industry News

Industry News

Victorian horticulture celebrated in Parliament House

By Craig Taberner CEO, Nursery & Garden Industry Victoria

The peak industry body for the Victorian horticulture sector, Nursery & Garden Industry Victoria (NGIV), celebrated the contribution Victorian horticulture makes to Victoria as part of the week-long Annual Horticulture Showcase in Victorian Parliament House.… Continue reading

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Megan Boote, Grower Services Manager for Suncoast Gold Macadamias
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A collaborative approach for pest and disease management

Supplied by Hort Innovation Australia

In October 2021, Hort Innovation hosted a two-day workshop for the macadamia industry to discuss integrated pest and disease management. The workshop brought together macadamia growers, key industry stakeholders and delivery partners to:

  1. Review the current macadamia pest management program
  2. Engage the macadamia industry in shaping the next iteration of the macadamia pest management program
  3. Identify key priorities for pest management in macadamia

The workshop was a major success and an excellent example of collaboration between Hort Innovation and key macadamia stakeholders, including twenty-two macadamia growers and consultants.… Continue reading

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Developments with Biosecurity

By Joanna Cave – Chief Executive Officer, Greenlife Industry Australia

The Albanese government appears to be leaning into the biosecurity debate. Agriculture Minister, Murray Watt, launched a new national biosecurity strategy at Canberra’s National Press Club recently. It’s an ambitious plan that aims to deal with “multiple risks, on multiple fronts, at the same time”.… Continue reading

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