Bee friendly farming grants dig deep to plant 100,000 trees for bees
June 7, 2022This article was first published by Latest Buzz Bee Friendly Farming’s popular tree grants are now open, with…
Maturity, harvest and storage in Pink Lady and Envy to reduce the risk of internal browning
April 13, 2022This article was written by Dr Hannah James. The 2021 season saw an increase in the reports of…
Internal browning – what causes it and how to reduce the risks
April 5, 2022The 2021 season saw higher reports of internal browning in Pink Lady apples across Australian apple growing regions….
“I realised how passionate I was about horticulture.” Hort Innovation Graduate Engagement Program
February 16, 2022This case study originally appeared in ‘Grads bring a burst of fresh growth to hort sector‘, published the…
Pieceworker rates decision to be finalised in 2022
December 22, 2021The Fair Work Commission decision on pieceworker rates will not be finalised until the new year. The Commission…
Apple quality program takes lead from mango and table grape success
December 14, 2021This article originally appeared in the Spring 2021 edition of AFG magazine, available online here. The success of quality…
Managing fruit fly: what can we do now?
December 1, 2021As Victorians are asked to be on the lookout for Medfly this season and take additional biosecurity precautions, it is a…
Worker arrival is only the beginning
November 20, 2021This article originally appeared in the Spring 2021 edition of AFG, available online here. Considering heading down the…
Piece rate decision is a heavy burden for a few bad eggs
November 10, 2021The Australian Fair Work Commission has released its draft decision recommending a minimum hourly rate for all employees…
Agriculture Resilience and Recovery Program funding
October 6, 2021The Victorian Government has announced new funding opportunities to support agriculture and food supply chain businesses during the…
