Hort Innovation | Wednesday, 18 July 2018, 11.00am
Tasmanian berry grower Nic Hansen showing Macau chef Antimo Merone around his property as part of export engagement activities. The rise and rise of the Australian strawberry, raspberry and blackberry industries has seen the sectors redouble their international trade focus, with the release of a dedicated export plan to grow their global presence over the…
Fruit Growers Tasmania | Tuesday, 26 June 2018, 11.00am
Stuart has been engaged with the Australian Horticulture Industry for over 30 years, working across 15 different industries and over this time provided leadership, strategic advice, policy development, investment planning and evaluation for whole of industry and multi-industry outcomes. This will bring much needed management skills to Fruit Growers Tasmania Inc. (FGT) allowing the organisation to better support its members and the fruit industry of Tasmania.
Hort Innovation | Monday, 25 June 2018, 10.00am
Following the release of figures that show men outnumber women more than two to one in Australia’s agriculture industry, Hort Innovation and Women & Leadership Australia (WLA) have put the call out for expressions of interest for dedicated course scholarship opportunities. Labour Force figures released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics recently show out of…
Hort Innovation | Thursday, 21 June 2018, 9.00am
Researchers are working with the Australian avocado industry to safeguard one of nation’s favourite fruits for years to come. Funded by Hort Innovation – and being delivered by the University of Queensland State-Government-supported research institute, the Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation (QAAFI) – the work targets both existing and emerging avocado disease threats.…
Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture | Wednesday, 20 June 2018, 10.00pm
APAL has announced the winners of its 2018 Awards for Excellence at Hort Connections 2018 with Tasmanian researcher, Dr Sally Bound from the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture, taking out the Award for Excellence.
Hort Innovation | Tuesday, 19 June 2018, 8.00am
In the wake of a Listeriosis outbreak earlier this year, Hort Innovation has worked with growers to launch a six-pronged initiative to combat foodborne illness risks and support the sustainability of the melon industry. Being delivered by the NSW Department of Primary Industries, and funded through the grower-owned research and development corporation using melon grower…
Fruit Growers Tasmania | Wednesday, 16 May 2018, 11.00am
Want to learn more about improving quality in apples? Join growers at the Future Orchards Walk on 5 June 2018.
Fruit Growers Tasmania | Thursday, 10 May 2018, 10.00am
Do you know how the new Horticulture Code of Conduct applies to you? How do you ensure your business is compliant?
Fruit Growers Tasmania | Thursday, 10 May 2018, 9.00am
A new seminar series on the Tasmanian Freight Equalisation Scheme will run in June. This will be an important event for anyone shipping goods to the mainland or from the islands - King and the Furneaux Group - to the main island of Tasmania
Fruit Growers Tasmania | Thursday, 3 May 2018, 1.00pm
Australian fruit and vegetable exporters wanting to go global can now access advice on every step of the export journey in a single online guide.
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