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‘We need to work on a horticulture visa’
“OUR agriculture industry is getting bigger, the labour force is decreasing and, unless the government extends working visas for international people, it will become very…
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Adaptation to climate change in agriculture welcomed
AGRICULTURE Minister David Littleproud has welcomed the agreement of agriculture ministers to support adaptation to climate change in agriculture.Mr Littleproud said the AGMIN Ministers had…
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Research agreement
THE grower-owned Research and Development Corporation, Hort Innovation, has signed a historic co-operative research deal with a leading U.S. research university, ranked among the top…
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View forecasting model before planting crops
GROWERS planning to sow field peas in 2018 have been urged to refer to the Blackspot Manager forecasting model before planting their crops.Blackspot Manager can…
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Understanding international consumers
AUSTRALIAN fruit growers have a better understanding of what international consumers are looking for when purchasing fruit, thanks to a series of surveys carried out…
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Schools failing kids
Australia’s school curriculum is failing the nation’s children and must focus on stretching individual students to their maximum capabilities, according to a new report.Students must…
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Protecting farming properties
FARMERS will be better equipped to tackle rural crime and protect their property following the announcement of 26 new police workshops across regional New South…
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Schools open
PARENTS of prospective students will have the opportunity to explore all that Ranfurly Primary School has to offer today.Tours are running both in the morning…
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Grape forum ripe on information
WITH wine exports the best in a decade, grape prices rising and vineyard values improving, the Murray Valley Winegrowers annual information forum is anticipated to…
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Off-leash dog park’s future to be assessed
AN industry expert into providing opportunities for dogs and their owners in the community will help determine the future of Mildura’s dog off leash facility.Council…
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Skate park on fund list
FUNDING for the Wentworth Skate Park project is among a number of sporting and community-focused submissions Wentworth Shire Council is expected to make under a…
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Applications invited for Nuffield Scholarship
PRIMARY producers throughout the Mallee are being urged to apply now for a 2019 Nuffield Scholarship.The $30,000 bursary is available to primary producers in the…
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