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REGULARS
FEATURES
HORT CONNECTIONS 2017
R&D
CONTENTS
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Editorial
Messages from the Chairman and CEO
Regional updates
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A truly collaborative horticulture event
National Awards for Excellence
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Young grower profile: Luke James
Grower profile: David Carter
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Forum informs and challenges potato industry stakeholders
Tomato-potato psyllid and zebra chip: What potato
growers need to know
Biosecurity brief
Encouraging research in the battle against zebra chip
Kangaroo Island potato growers champion
integrated adoption
The Front Line: Developing an on-farm biosecurity plan
for potato growers
Ask the industry
The National Potato R&D Levy at work
Potato processors reflect on the latest season
Controlling pink rot in Australian potatoes
Developing the next generation of potato industry leaders
Moves to increase powers and penalties of Fair
Work Ombudsman
Seed potato certification update: ViCSPA
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Level 1, 8 Redfern Road
Hawthorn East
VIC 3123, Australia
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For those who
understand the
importance of
soil health.
You love the land, and we do too.
That’s why we’ve introduced Serenade® Prime, and using
beneficial bacteria to help nurture. Sustainable, flexible
and effective, it provides opportunity for:
• Healthier soil, naturally
• Better use of soil resources
• Improved growth response
• Higher yields and high quality produce
So if you love your land, speak to your Bayer
representative today, or for more information
and offers, visit