Industry News

By Matthew Lunn, Executive Officer, Nursery & Garden Industry Western Australia (NGIWA)

Spring has arrived and in Western Australia, this hails the arrival of prime gardening weather. With it comes an explosion of wildflowers right across the state which has made many parts of regional WA a tourist heaven for locals, and those from many parts of the world.… Continue reading

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