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19-04-2016
FAR benefits from MPI's SFF funding
Three FAR-led crop research projects have received support from the Ministry for Primary Industries' Sustainable Farming Fund (SFF), cementing its role as the most effective collaborative funding mechanism for the levy funded organisation's applied research activities.
19-04-2016
Groundbreaking robots help growers pollinate
Two Australian-made robots have uncovered the best locations to place beehives in orchards to get maximum fruit output in a new study commissioned by Horticulture Innovation Australia (Hort Innovation).
19-04-2016
FYI: Innovative ideas help prevent food wastage in Germany
On 13 April 2016 the first ‘Too good to throw away!’ awards against food waste were awarded to five projects in Germany.
18-04-2016
Weed Control in Autumn Sown Cereals
The Foundation for Arable Research (FAR) suggests that a range of herbicides and cultural techniques can to be employed to maximise weed control in autumn sown cereals.
18-04-2016
GIA Deed Review - deadline for responses near
The deadline for feedback on the GIA Deed Review is Friday, 22 April.
18-04-2016
SIAL Paris 2015 - applications now open
Pacific Trade & Investment (PT&I) is now accepting applications for attendance at SIAL Paris 2016.
18-04-2016
WA spud growers disappointed with deregulation handling
The Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) has recently reported that body representing Western Australia's potato growers has blasted the Government's handling of industry deregulation, saying it has been managed disastrously and caused significant confusion.
18-04-2016
SFF projects announced
The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) has announced a $6.9 million investment over three years into 25 new projects through the Sustainable Farming Fund (SFF).
18-04-2016
New study increases health evidence for kiwifruit consumption
New research conducted by Plant & Food Research has found that consumption of Zespri Kiwifruit, in addition to previously known health effects, may also significantly slow and reduce the uptake of sugars into the bloodstream.
15-04-2016
Marketer of the Year Award 2016 – Finalists announced
PMA Australia-New Zealand and Produce Plus Magazine are delighted to announce the five finalists for the PMA-Produce Plus Marketer of the Year Award 2016, now in its fifth year as the premier award for marketing in the Australasian fresh produce and floral industries.