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Low women in agriculture figures spark scholarship call

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…

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Protecting Australia’s beloved avocados

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.…

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Six-pronged approach to support the Aussie melon industry

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…

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Important biosecurity information about fruit fly

Fruit Growers Tasmania | Monday, 26 March 2018, 12.00pm

Biosecurity Tasmania has more than 100 staff working alongside stakeholders and industry representatives implementing a range of actions as part of the detection and eradication program. The actions include: baiting, spraying, trapping, inspecting, monitoring and planning. The focus remains on containment, eradication and protecting Tasmania’s fruit fly free status.

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