Higher water prices flow on to consumers

February 20, 2020

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The Queensland Government is currently considering recommendations from the Queensland Competition Authority for dramatic and unsustainable increases to irrigation water prices….

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Opportunity in new access to Indonesia

February 12, 2020

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Growcom welcomes the Indonesia-Australia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IA-CEPA) recently passed by the Indonesian Parliament. Growcom CEO David Thomson said the…

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Minister Littleproud ratoons to Agriculture

February 7, 2020

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Ratooning is the practice in agriculture of harvesting a crop with the intention of it growing back to produce a fresh…

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Dry weather disease a greater threat to Queensland

February 6, 2020

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The Bundaberg community and wider Queensland horticulture industry is deeply disappointed today as the Palaszczuk Government continues to push through Parliament…

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Paradise Dam powers only destroy trust

February 4, 2020

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The irrigators of Bundaberg are rightfully angry today at the rushed introduction of legislation into Parliament giving the Minister for Water…

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Fresh produce supply chains remain strong

January 16, 2020

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Bushfires in the south of Australia have closed highways resulting in some reduction in supply of fresh fruit and vegetables. As produce…

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Growcom welcomes amended Moreton Water Plan

December 30, 2019

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After a year of negotiation, peak industry body for Queensland horticulture, Growcom has welcomed the amended Moreton Water Plan which will…

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Lost Paradise makes us all insecure

November 29, 2019

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Earlier today Minister Lynham responded to industry and community calls for greater transparency around the issues plaguing Paradise Dam in announcing…

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Understanding On-farm Nitrogen Losses with Hort360

November 7, 2019

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Curious to learn more about bioreactors and if they have a place in your farming system? Join Growcom’s Hort360 Facilitators Michelle…

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Australia’s horticulture sector backs industry-led certification program

November 7, 2019

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Almost 100 growers and other horticulture businesses from across Australia have joined the industry-developed Fair Farms Training and Certification Program since…

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Growers prepare for storm season with Hort360 Zoom Session

October 10, 2019

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Horticulture growers are being urged to get ready for storm season by signing up for an online, after-hours workshop on building…

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No great barrier to horticulture

September 19, 2019

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Statement by Growcom CEO, David Thomson on the Environmental Protection (Great Barrier Reef Protection Measures) and Other Legislation Amendment Bill Today…

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