The path towards a more coordinated and sustainable fruit fly management system to protect the future productivity and profitability of Australia’s horticulture sector is now clearer with the release of the 2020-25 National Fruit Fly Strategy. (more…)
Tag: horticulture
Opportunity for Western Australians to kick start a career and gain a job in booming horticulture industry
The WA Government has released another fee-free short course as part of the $229.2 million investment in TAFE and training to build a pipeline of skilled workers and support the State’s economic recovery. (more…)
Bright future for plant health research
The future of plant health research in Australia is alive and well with funding for the Plant Biosecurity Research Initiative (PBRI) being renewed in 2020, the International Year of Plant Health. (more…)
The state of plant biosecurity in Australia
The National Plant Biosecurity Status Report for 2019 was released by Plant Health Australia (PHA), bringing together contributions from over 100 government, industry and research organisations. (more…)
Work underway to deliver sweet deal for WA-bred apple
The WA Government is progressing plans to take a Manjimup-bred apple notable for its rich, burgundy colour, to the world. (more…)
Fairer pest rate targets Carnarvon fruit fly
The Western Australian Government has introduced a revised declared pest rate for Carnarvon growers to help rid the region of the destructive horticultural pest, the Mediterranean fruit fly (Medfly). (more…)