Apple Advocates Finally Rewarded
Rien Silverstein, a well-known voice and representation within horticulture, has received two awards for her efforts. The Boomaroo Nurseries Women in Horticulture Award for...
Australian Hydroponic Farmers Federation Conference Begins in Victoria
The Hydroponic Farmers Federation (HFF) conference has begun in Dandenong, Victoria, with about 210 delegates in attendance. The three-day conference began today, 12 July,...
Is the Rise in Rainfall Negatively Affecting Livestock?
This year's La Nina season's increased rainfall is encouraging the growth of worms, which is detrimental to cattle and graziers' ability to produce. Nearly...
New Book to Educate Next Generation on Panama Disease
Thanks to a brand-new children's book about the tropical race 4 of the Panama disease, the next generation of North Queensland biosecurity champions is...
Queensland Proposes to Ban CSSP. What Happens to Feral Pigs?
The use of readily available poisons to reduce feral pig populations may soon be prohibited in Queensland. The state government made an announcement this...
The World’s Tiniest Tomato Delights Customers but Worries Growers
When you thought tomatoes could not possibly be much smaller, the family-friendly tomberry appears. It is the smallest tomato in the world and was...
Australia Spends an Extra $14 Million to Keep Foot and Mouth Disease at Bay
Australia will invest an additional $14 million to strengthen its defence against a disease that may decimate the nation's agriculture and tourism industries. The...
$500 Million Almond Crops on the Verge of Ruin
The almond business is hurriedly coordinating with state governments to relocate thousands of beehives throughout the nation in order to prevent a catastrophic crop...
Compensation for Varroa Mite Eradication Approved
For beekeepers impacted by the NSW varroa mite outbreak, a $18 million compensation fund has been established. The Commonwealth and state governments, as well...
Hort Netting Scheme Expanded in Western Australia
On the strength of a fresh batch of government incentives, Western Australian horticultural growers have been asked to take protective crop netting into consideration....