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Fair Farms initiative fosters fair employment practices in Australian horticulture
The Fair Farms Training and Certification Program supports Australian fresh produce production and packing enterprises to implement fair and responsible employment practices.
Tell the story of Australian agriculture this National Ag Day
National Agriculture Day is on Wednesday 21 November 2018 – visit its website for farming facts you can share to promote Australian agriculture!
Farmers Without Borders connects Australian farmers with developing industries
This ACIAR initiative places volunteer farmers in overseas communities to help develop their local agriculture industries and improve their productivity.
University of Sydney surveying adoption of rapid microbial detection methods
USyd researchers are investigating opinions on rapid and non-rapid microbial detection methods in the Australian fresh produce supply chain.
Early-bird registrations are now available for Hort Connections 2019!
Hort Connections 2019 delegate registrations are now open! Take advantage of reduced early-bird registration fees by signing up soon.
Q&A with Managing Director of Boomaroo Nurseries Eric Jacometti
We talked with Boomaroo Nurseries’ Eric Jacometti about the company, its role in the industry and its new site in Queensland. Read it here!
Mitsui Chemicals to display iCAST crop cultivation system at workshop
Mitsui’s briefing on 27 November 2018 will showcase the iCAST system and its efficiency in delivering inputs like water, fertiliser and pesticides.
Chisholm Grower Innovation Day for Victorian protected cropping growers
This workshop and glasshouse tour on 13 November 2019 is open to Protected Cropping Australia and Hydroponic Farmers Federation members. Click here for more.
Delegate registrations for Hort Connections 2019 open on Monday 12 November
Hort Connections 2019 will be held at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre from Monday 24 June to Wednesday 26 June 2019.
FPSC delivering webinar on food safety culture hosed by international expert
Dr Pieternel Luning from Wageningen University will present at this webinar, hosted by the Fresh Produce Safety Centre Australia & New Zealand.
Save the date for ABARES Outlook 2019 in Canberra
ABARES’ Outlook 2019 conference will be held on 5-6 March 2019 in Canberra and will provide a blend of public and private sector perspectives.
FSANZ releases annual report on activities in 2017-18
Food Standards Australia New Zealand has published its annual report for the past year discussing food safety incident responses and its other activities.