Horticulture Melons in comeback Australia’s rockmelon industry is getting a helping hand from the Federal Government to help it recover from a deadly listeria outbreak that gutted the industry. Country News 12 Jul 2018 12 Jul 2018
Horticulture Funding to support young fruit growers Fruit Growers Victoria has received $18000 from the Federal Government to develop a 12-month program of selected activities for fruit growers and industry chain partners to expose them to best practice information and technology in the horticulture industry. Rodney Woods 11 Jul 2018 11 Jul 2018
Horticulture Filling in gaps in knowledge After taking over his family’s organic stone fruit and vegetable farming business, Lake Boga grower Nathan Free embarked on a Nuffield Scholarship to help fill the production and knowledge gaps facing Australia’s organic farming industry. Country News 10 Jul 2018 10 Jul 2018
Horticulture Filling in gaps in knowledge After taking over his family’s organic stone fruit and vegetable farming business, Lake Boga grower Nathan Free embarked on a Nuffield Scholarship to help fill the production and knowledge gaps facing Australia’s organic farming industry. Country News 10 Jul 2018 10 Jul 2018
Horticulture SPC show off new label information Consumers of SPC products can expect a change to the company’s product labels from now on. Rodney Woods 05 Jul 2018 05 Jul 2018
Horticulture Tour shares orchard ideas A quartet of Goulburn Valley locals have returned from a Canadian tour spent sharing knowledge regarding farm and orchard management with their overseas counterparts. Country News 04 Jul 2018 04 Jul 2018
Horticulture Labour hire licensing bill passes The much debated Labour Hire Licensing Bill finally passed parliament last week, which the Victorian Government says will protect the most vulnerable workers. Country News 28 Jun 2018 28 Jun 2018
Horticulture Citrus plants safe for now Authorities in the Northern Territory have ruled out the widespread destruction of citrus plants to protect the industry, despite an eighth case of canker disease being detected. Country News 27 Jun 2018 27 Jun 2018
Horticulture New facility will grow jobs A new hydroponic fruit and vegetable farm will bring about 200 new jobs to Benalla. Country News 27 Jun 2018 27 Jun 2018
Horticulture Ardmona man is star grower A trio of northern Victorians have been recognised for their work in the horticulture industry, taking out a number of Apple and Pear Australia’s 2018 awards last week. Country News 26 Jun 2018 26 Jun 2018
Horticulture Informing growers Fruit Growers Victoria’s inaugural conference is coming to Shepparton on August 16 and 17, with the event designed to bring the industry together to share information. Country News 22 Jun 2018 22 Jun 2018
Horticulture Orchard walk’s focus on pears More than 40 orchardists and industry representatives listened to three guest speakers at an orchard walk at Tatura on June 1. Rodney Woods 17 Jun 2018 17 Jun 2018
Horticulture Keep up the fruit fly fight Recent cool weather has brought relief for Queensland fruit fly control across the Goulburn Murray region, according to Goulburn Murray Valley regional fruit fly co-ordinator Ross Abberfield. Country News 14 Jun 2018 14 Jun 2018
Horticulture Shepparton East orchardist nominated for award For Barolli Orchards’ Nathan Barolli, being nominated for the 2018 Young Grower of the Year Award is a humbling experience. Alana Christensen 14 Jun 2018 14 Jun 2018
Horticulture Citrus warning Citrus growers have put the Federal Government on notice to maintain a healthy trade relationship with China as the industry announces record seasons. Country News 13 Jun 2018 13 Jun 2018
Horticulture Sensing for irrigation savings A student from Italy’s University of Palermo completed part of his PhD at Agriculture Victoria’s Tatura research station, focusing on the use of leaf and fruit sensors to determine tree water status. Country News 12 Jun 2018 12 Jun 2018
Horticulture VFF: bill unnecessary The proposed Labour Hire Licensing Bill will do little to improve conditions for workers in the horticultural industry, according to the VFF. Country News 08 Jun 2018 08 Jun 2018
Horticulture Tatura and Katunga glasshouses benefit from funding Two major glasshouse projects have been completed in the Goulburn Valley, with the combined $20million investment creating more than 90 jobs across the region. Country News 06 Jun 2018 06 Jun 2018
Horticulture Pureed snack fruit part of SPC transformation A new product line featuring pureed snack fruit is part of SPC’s technological transformation, with new equipment and new products. Country News 06 Jun 2018 06 Jun 2018
News Police pursuit ends in Tallygaroopna A dramatic police chase came to a screeching halt in Tallygaroopna this afternoon, leaving locals stunned and grateful no-one was injured. The hour long chase reportedly reached speeds of nearly 200 kph as seven police pursuit vehicles attempted to... Myles Peterson 10 Jul 2018 10 Jul 2018
News Flying sign causes accident AN EIGHT-year-old boy and his grandfather suffered cuts and a family was left shocked after a flying piece of scrap metal smashed into both of their cars. A Cobram family of four was in their 4WD heading towards Moama on the Cobb Hwy near Milgate Rd... Riverine Herald 06 Jul 2018 06 Jul 2018
Sport New home door open The footballing landscape in the region is starting to shift. Lauren Bordin 06 Jul 2018 06 Jul 2018
Sport Landscape about to shift? An open offer from the Kyabram District Football Netball League seeking new clubs to help swell its ranks has potentially started an arms race across the region. Shepparton News 10 Jul 2018 10 Jul 2018
