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Government seeking feedback on final report from Food and Grocery Code review
The final report makes 14 recommendations aimed at improving the commercial relationships between retailers or wholesalers and their suppliers, and the Government is seeking feedback.
Don’t forget Hort Innovation’s AGM on Friday 23 November 2018
Hort Innovation is the grower-owned company investing your levy funds in research and development projects. Three directors will be elected at its upcoming AGM.
Recognise Australia’s biosecurity champions with the Australian Biosecurity Awards
If you know a grower or other industry member who deserves recognition for supporting Australia’s biosecurity, nominate them for a 2019 Australian Biosecurity Award.
BOM seasonal outlook update confirms low chance of drought recovery
The updated outlook suggests warmer-than-average days and nights for most of Australia, and a drier-than-average period overall.
National Traceability Project aims to strengthen Australia’s food tracing systems
The project will soon be developing a policy framework and action plan to help Australia strengthen its international reputation for food safety and quality.
DPIRD WA launches fourth annual Biosecurity Blitz
The Biosecurity Blitz is an innovative way of involving the public in biosecurity monitoring and reporting, including a school challenge to teach kids about biosecurity.
New South Wales grants market access for potato tubers from Western Australia
Click here to see the Group Biosecurity Permit authorising the movement of tubers without green material into New South Wales.
ABARES releases analysis of current drought and its effects on agriculture
The Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences has published a brief on the current drought, previously presented to the National Drought Summit.
Growers affected by Wide Bay-Burnett storms can access assistance
Natural Disaster Assistance and Essential Working Capital Loans are available under the NDRRA for growers impacted by the storms from 11-14 October 2018.
Toro and AUSVEG to continue Strategic Partnership
Toro Australia is a leading supplier of irrigation products and has renewed its support for Australian vegetable growers by continuing its partnership with AUSVEG.
Intellectual property firm Watermark launches customised web chat platform
AUSVEG partner Watermark has launched a new service to help users access the information they need and get in contact with intellectual property experts.
Hort Connections 2019 Trade Show selling fast
Over a third of the space at the Hort Connections 2019 Trade Show has been sold. If you’re looking to exhibit, get in fast!