Horticulture

Horticulture labour shortage questioned

A report by the Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences has led to debate about whether there is a shortage of labour in the horticulture industry. The ABARES report titled, Demand for farm workers - ABARES farm survey...

Rodney Woods

Lions Club V5 district governor supports fruit fly project

At a recent Lions conference in Yarrawonga, Lions District 201V5 governor Kumar Swaminathan agreed to join District 201V6 in support of the Goulburn Murray Valley Regional Fruit Fly Project throughout the area covered by his district, which includes...

Jamieson Salter

Proposed citrus export charges rile growers

Proposed massive increases in charges applying to some horticultural exports have angered the citrus industry. Agriculture Minister Bridget McKenzie said the fees outlined were only in a draft and growers would have the opportunity to submit...

Geoff Adams

Proposed citrus export charges rile growers

Proposed massive increases in charges applying to some horticultural exports have angered the citrus industry. Agriculture Minister Bridget McKenzie said the fees outlined were only in a draft and growers would have the opportunity to submit...

Geoff Adams

Goulburn Murray Valley Regional Fruit Fly Project wins two state awards

The Goulburn Murray Valley Regional Fruit Fly Project has been recognised twice for reducing pest numbers by more than half in the past two years. The project took out the Prime Super Agricultural Innovation Award at the Victoria Regional...

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$10m to help combat pest

A further $10million has been invested into sterile fruit fly research as part of a three-year Hort Innovation-managed project.

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Fruit growers praying for rain

After the difficulties that come with a hot season last year, fruit growers around the Goulburn Valley are set to be faced with a lack of water for the season ahead.

Rodney Woods

Sharing new research

A stonefruit research roadshow will be travelling to the region next month, with growers across the Goulburn-Murray region to hear about the latest Agriculture Victoria research.

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Update to offer insight

Local grain growers and industry representatives will convene in Moama on July 25 to hear the latest research, find out more about the season ahead, explore future trends and meet up with industry representatives and like-minded farmers.

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Exports prove fruitful

The Australian horticulture sector continues to go from strength to strength, with the value of horticulture exports closing in on Australia’s lamb and dairy sectors.

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Plunkett Orchards orchard manager Jason Shields wins Grower of the Year award twice

To be named Grower of the Year once in a week is a great achievement, but to do it twice is something else.

Rodney Woods

Online pest control tool available

A new website is providing independent, expert advice on integrated pest and disease management to the apple and pear industries and service providers.

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Mel up to challenge

Former state and local government worker Mel Floyd is Fruit Growers Victoria’s new business development manager.

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New owners of SPC hope they can return Shepparton business to its former glory

The new owners of SPC say the significance of the purchase of the 100-year-old business is not lost on them, with hopes they can return the fruit processor to its former glory.

Alana Christensen

Surprise at ‘low’ sale price

While the final sale price of SPC has surprised some, growers around the region are hoping for a more positive future under its new owner.

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SPC partnership lost its fizz

Despite SPC’s sale at a bargain basement price of $40million, the process and announcement was handled with some dignity for the grand old lady.

Geoff Adams

Canneries helped shape GV communities

For most of its life, the SPC business was a co-operative, founded by Goulburn Valley orchardists wanting to build an outlet for their produce.

Geoff Adams

New legumes on trial

Is adzuki bean a potential crop for northern Victoria?

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Horticulture at top of tree

Horticulture has become one of the country’s most valuable agriculture industries, according to new figures.

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