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…)
Tag: horticulture
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…)
Exploring the future growth opportunities for horticulture cropping in WA
The benefits of growing fruit and vegetable crops in controlled, sheltered environments to boost food production in WA will be the focus of an industry forum in Mandurah later in May 2018. (more…)