Horticulture Get best from your nitrogen In the current tight times, many dairy farmers will be considering use of nitrogen fertiliser to boost pasture production and assist to fill feed gaps. Country News 3 hours ago 3 hours ago
Horticulture Rich seasonal pickings While there are temporary shortages of workers in some regions during peak harvest periods, MADEC says the total working hours contributed by visiting seasonal farm workers for horticulture is at an all-time high. Country News 08 May 2019 08 May 2019
Horticulture New technology will reduce waste A Grahamvale orchard and coolstore business is set to save 600000litres of water and two tonnes of plastic from landfill a year as a result of new ground-breaking technology. Country News 30 Apr 2019 30 Apr 2019
Horticulture New technology will reduce waste A Grahamvale orchard and coolstore business is set to save 600000litres of water and two tonnes of plastic from landfill a year as a result of new ground-breaking technology. Country News 30 Apr 2019 30 Apr 2019
Horticulture GV apples have wide appeal My Kitchen Rules contestants Mick and Jodie-Anne Barlow teamed up with Ardmona orchardist Rocky Varapodio last week to support the Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal. Madeleine Caccianiga 25 Apr 2019 25 Apr 2019
Horticulture Election wish list Solving the labour supply challenge must be front of mind for all political candidates ahead of this year’s federal election, according to AUSVEG chief executive officer James Whiteside. Country News 24 Apr 2019 24 Apr 2019
Horticulture Fruit deal questioned An additional 1.8million cans of fruit will be produced for Coles every year under a new deal with SPC, but the low cost of the cans is causing some concern among growers. Country News 23 Apr 2019 23 Apr 2019
Horticulture Horticulture code changes in place, despite grower opposition Changes to the Horticulture Code officially came into effect on Monday, despite widespread opposition from the industry. Country News 16 Apr 2019 16 Apr 2019
Horticulture Funds to fight fly Growers, community groups and the horticulture industry are encouraged to apply for government funding to combat Queensland fruit fly. Country News 13 Apr 2019 13 Apr 2019
Horticulture Not all rosy for apple crop Dry conditions and skyrocketing water prices have taken their toll on this year’s apple crop. Country News 11 Apr 2019 11 Apr 2019
Horticulture Data collection New orchard technology is seeking to transform data collection and help improve orchard management. Country News 10 Apr 2019 10 Apr 2019
Horticulture Netting promoted Apple and Pear Australia Limited is looking to cover all bases during the upcoming federal election campaign by promoting a national netting program as an election priority. Country News 03 Apr 2019 03 Apr 2019
Horticulture Orchard walk talks quality An upcoming orchard walk will look at achieving optimum quality more consistently using examples from some of the most advanced orchard systems worldwide. Country News 30 Mar 2019 30 Mar 2019
Horticulture Careers study From orchards to packing sheds, students from six Shepparton schools received an access-all-areas tour of large-scale local fruit growing and packing business JefTomson last week. Country News 28 Mar 2019 28 Mar 2019
Horticulture Control measure Sterile Queensland fruit flies are set to be dropped from the sky above Cobram in a bid to curb the spread of the pest. Country News 25 Mar 2019 25 Mar 2019
Horticulture Let’s go on a bug blitz It is hoped a two-week biosecurity blitz will help home gardeners, commercial growers and those working in the fresh produce supply chain to be able to detect exotic pests early. Country News 24 Mar 2019 24 Mar 2019
Horticulture SA backs fly plan The South Australian government has committed to a national fruit fly management agreement and is calling on other states to follow suit. Country News 23 Mar 2019 23 Mar 2019
Horticulture Body joins NFF Not-for-profit dairy industry body Australian Organic Limited has officially joined the National Farmers’ Federation, saying organic producers need a strong voice in Canberra. Country News 22 Mar 2019 22 Mar 2019
Horticulture Cash offer to tackle pests Innovative solutions are needed to build Australia’s biosecurity capabilities and better manage risks associated with hitchhiker pests and disease. Country News 19 Mar 2019 19 Mar 2019
News Undera footballer hospitalised with brain bleed An Undera footballer is fighting for his life after an incident during a Kyabram District League reserves game against Violet Town last Saturday. Alex Mitchell 10 May 2019 10 May 2019
Breaking News Echuca mother charged with murder walks free THE Echuca mother charged over her daughter’s death in 2008 has walked free from court. Tania Walker, 35, charged with child homicide of 23-month-old Angela Bannister, appeared in Bendigo Magistrates Court on Tuesday for a bail application which... Riverine Herald 09 May 2019 09 May 2019
News Campaspe crime spree runs aground in Echuca TWO men will face court today over a spate of burglaries and car thefts across the region. Detective Senior Constable Jason Hare of Campaspe Criminal Investigation Unit said the crime spree started early Sunday where a Landcruiser was stolen from... Ivy Jensen 29 Apr 2019 29 Apr 2019
Riverine Herald Pair arrested over Echuca district crime spree TWO men have been arrested over a spate of burglaries across the Echuca region. Police arrested Anthony Firebrace, 33, on Tuesday at a Leichardt St home. Detectives also arrested an Echuca man at a Boothman St home yesterday morning. The 26-year-old... Riverine Herald 16 May 2019 16 May 2019
