Protected Cropping Australia (PCA) is the peak industry body representing commercial hydroponic and greenhouse growers Australia wide.
Joined July 2019
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New campaign highlights role of ag in COVID recovery ift.tt/3iUugtC
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Another @acccgovau inquiry into market/producer power balances in #AusAg begs the question: Are competition measures delivering a fair go for farm businesses? ow.ly/QAEz50Ba7GL
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New @Hort_Au project ‘Developing Nursery Career Pathways’ is set to draw on the interest of current and future industry leaders and showcase the opportunities that come with a career in greenlife. Find out what’s ahead and how you can get involved: bit.ly/2Xl5wBW
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Researchers study benefits of blueberry and persimmon waste powders newfoodmagazine.com/news/114…
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A $13 million competitive grant round is now open to support the delivery of breakthrough priority established pest animal & weed control tools. For more info visit: bit.ly/3k629Zb | #biosecurity #ausag
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Last week, Hort Innovation's CEO Matt Brand joined a panel discussion hosted by @FarmWritersNSW to explore the power of plants and the current outlook for horticulture in NSW.
Visit the link below to watch the full session:
youtu.be/9vMqpz_3xEs
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Farmers fear worker shortage due to COVID-19 restrictions despite rising unemployment
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Results of the 2020 producer survey are in farmbiosecurity.com.au/resul…
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An Australian Farm Jobs resource is live on FarmHub, collating the key websites where farm jobs are listed 🖥️Job seekers are urged to explore the jobs and career opportunities on offer while farmers are encouraged to register their positions vacant 👉buff.ly/333gr6N
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Register now for our new online course on #plantbiosecurity in Australia! It’s a great starting place (or refresher) for anyone interested in Australia’s plant biosecurity system. More: bit.ly/32JcaFw
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Learn more about @VisyIndustries innovative fibre punnet solutions
Sustainable packaging options have never been in greater demand. We chatted with Jamie O’Dell, Visy National Account Manager about Visy’s sustainable Enviropunnet and what’s coming next in the fibre punnet market. Read the interview here
Links to: ow.ly/QHC450ADuUq
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The NFF has today launched the 2020 edition of its annual Farm Workforce Survey which will help farmers better understand and prepare for the impact of COVID-19 on the farm labour workforce 🖊️Farmers across all sectors can have their say here 👉 buff.ly/2OrrNZP
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In the third instalment of our Hort Insights webinar series, Dr Anthony Kachenko and Dr Kieren Moffat will be exploring the drivers of community trust and acceptance for the horticulture industry.
Register to attend here: zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_…
When: Thursday 23rd July 1pm
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@Hort_Au has worked with global information and measurement company, @nielsen, to bring growers the largest series of insights into market performance and shopping behaviour yet. One of the latest updates is on the Australian #capsicum industry: bit.ly/327al59
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#DidYouKnow Plant pests 🐛 are responsible for the loss of up to 40% of crops 🌽🍌🍍
Want to know more? buff.ly/2Qgy7oL via @FAO #IYPH2020 #loveplants💚
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This week’s #botanicgardens #biosecurity webinar will be presented by Peter Symes (@peter_e_symes), Curator Horticulture at Melbourne Gardens (@RBG_Victoria) at 2pm AEST on Wednesday 15 July. Register here: botanicgardenswebinar.eventb…
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Between January & April 2020, biosecurity officers intercepted 26 thousand mail items containing seeds, 1,800 containing animal products and over 600 containing meat. Learn more at bit.ly/38GyLUa | #biosecurity
