Horticulture Fruit fly management project a regional finalist for innovation award The message is starting to get across to people that Queensland fruit fly has the potential to cause damaging economic harm in the Shepparton region. James Bennett 02 Sep 2019 02 Sep 2019
Horticulture Growers defend employment record Fruit and vegetable growers are sick of having a bad reputation for illegal employment and want stronger rules to ensure the whole industry complies with the law. Geoff Adams 24 Aug 2019 24 Aug 2019
Horticulture Unlocking new horticulture markets A Nuffield research report has revealed numerous currently available methods for Australian horticulture producers to boost the efficiency and productivity of low-tech greenhouse systems and unlock new market opportunities. Sophie Baldwin 20 Aug 2019 20 Aug 2019
Horticulture Unlocking new horticulture markets A Nuffield research report has revealed numerous currently available methods for Australian horticulture producers to boost the efficiency and productivity of low-tech greenhouse systems and unlock new market opportunities. Sophie Baldwin 20 Aug 2019 20 Aug 2019
Horticulture More funding for the fight against fruit fly New funding will see the fight against fruit fly continue in the Goulburn and Murray valleys until mid-2020. Rodney Woods 08 Aug 2019 08 Aug 2019
Horticulture $10m to help combat pest A further $10million has been invested into sterile fruit fly research as part of a three-year Hort Innovation-managed project. Country News 24 Jul 2019 24 Jul 2019
Horticulture Fruit growers praying for rain After the difficulties that come with a hot season last year, fruit growers around the Goulburn Valley are set to be faced with a lack of water for the season ahead. Rodney Woods 23 Jul 2019 23 Jul 2019
Horticulture Sharing new research A stonefruit research roadshow will be travelling to the region next month, with growers across the Goulburn-Murray region to hear about the latest Agriculture Victoria research. Country News 14 Jul 2019 14 Jul 2019
Horticulture Update to offer insight Local grain growers and industry representatives will convene in Moama on July 25 to hear the latest research, find out more about the season ahead, explore future trends and meet up with industry representatives and like-minded farmers. Country News 11 Jul 2019 11 Jul 2019
Horticulture Exports prove fruitful The Australian horticulture sector continues to go from strength to strength, with the value of horticulture exports closing in on Australia’s lamb and dairy sectors. Country News 10 Jul 2019 10 Jul 2019
Horticulture Plunkett Orchards orchard manager Jason Shields wins Grower of the Year award twice To be named Grower of the Year once in a week is a great achievement, but to do it twice is something else. Rodney Woods 04 Jul 2019 04 Jul 2019
Horticulture Online pest control tool available A new website is providing independent, expert advice on integrated pest and disease management to the apple and pear industries and service providers. Country News 02 Jul 2019 02 Jul 2019
Horticulture Mel up to challenge Former state and local government worker Mel Floyd is Fruit Growers Victoria’s new business development manager. Country News 20 Jun 2019 20 Jun 2019
Horticulture New owners of SPC hope they can return Shepparton business to its former glory The new owners of SPC say the significance of the purchase of the 100-year-old business is not lost on them, with hopes they can return the fruit processor to its former glory. Alana Christensen 12 Jun 2019 12 Jun 2019
Horticulture Surprise at ‘low’ sale price While the final sale price of SPC has surprised some, growers around the region are hoping for a more positive future under its new owner. Country News 11 Jun 2019 11 Jun 2019
Horticulture SPC partnership lost its fizz Despite SPC’s sale at a bargain basement price of $40million, the process and announcement was handled with some dignity for the grand old lady. Geoff Adams 11 Jun 2019 11 Jun 2019
Horticulture Canneries helped shape GV communities For most of its life, the SPC business was a co-operative, founded by Goulburn Valley orchardists wanting to build an outlet for their produce. Geoff Adams 11 Jun 2019 11 Jun 2019
Horticulture New legumes on trial Is adzuki bean a potential crop for northern Victoria? Country News 07 Jun 2019 07 Jun 2019
Horticulture Horticulture at top of tree Horticulture has become one of the country’s most valuable agriculture industries, according to new figures. Country News 07 Jun 2019 07 Jun 2019
Breaking News Nestle Tongala to close Nestlé today announced plans to close its Tongala factory meaning all 106 roles at the factory will be made redundant. The closure of the factory, which primarily produces tinned milk products, will be staged progressively throughout a period of up... Riverine Herald 28 Aug 2019 28 Aug 2019
News 120 native birds found dead near Violet Town Authorities are investigating the suspected poisoning of 120 protected native birds, including 76 wedge-tailed eagles, after they were discovered on a property near Violet Town. Alana Christensen 29 Aug 2019 29 Aug 2019
News 1000 people rally in Tocumwal to fix basin plan Voices for change and supportive applause is echoing across Tocumwal, as at least 1000 people rally to ‘Fix the Basin Plan’. Farmers and community members from across the district have flooded the Tocumwal Foreshore, many travelling for hours to... Country News 05 Sep 2019 05 Sep 2019
Water Basin rally at Tocumwal A protest rally against the Murray-Darling Basin Plan will be held in Tocumwal tomorrow (September 5). The rally will be held at the Tocumwal foreshore from 11am. A number of politicians were invited, with Victorian State Member for Shepparton... Rodney Woods 04 Sep 2019 04 Sep 2019
