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New agriculture visa must drive labour productivity gains
June 16, 2021After years of advocacy Growcom has welcomed the announcement by Minister Littleproud of a new visa designed to address the seasonal labour…
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Budget must meet basic needs first
June 15, 2021Peak industry bodies have declared the first test the Queensland budget must pass, to be handed down later today by Treasurer Dick,…
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Queensland horticulture shines at Export Awards
June 9, 2021Two Queensland horticultural exporters were recognised last night as part of the Queensland Horticulture Export Awards. Presented by peak industry body for Queensland, Growcom and held at…
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Growcom welcomes On-farm Emergency Water Infrastructure boost
May 20, 2021Peak industry body for Queensland horticulture, Growcom has welcomed today’s announcement that the Queensland Government has signed onto the Australian Government’s…
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Queensland horticulture to be celebrated at Export Awards
May 17, 2021Peak industry body for Queensland horticulture, Growcom is pleased to announce the finalists for the upcoming Queensland Horticulture Export Awards Dinner. The…
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Pineapple Industry to be showcased in Bundaberg
May 13, 2021Bundaberg will host Australia’s pineapple industry this July when growers, researchers, and supply chain operators converge on the region for the…
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Morrison Government backs Fair Farms
May 12, 2021Peak industry body for Queensland horticulture, Growcom has welcomed last night’s Federal Budget announcement of a $3.6 million investment over four…
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Export Congress to explore challenges and opportunities for Queensland horticulture
May 4, 2021Queensland horticulture growers are invited to explore current trends, key challenges, and upcoming opportunities at the Queensland Horticulture Export Congress. Presented…
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Queensland horticulture left to wither without drought support
April 21, 2021Growcom, the peak body representing the Queensland horticulture industry, has welcomed an announcement from Federal Water Minister Keith Pitt that growers impacted…
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New campaign encourages Australians to gap year in their own backyard
April 8, 2021Peak industry body for Queensland horticulture, Growcom and Australia’s largest digital platform for high school leavers, Year13 have announced a new…
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Queensland horticulture to shine at Export Awards
March 30, 2021The Queensland horticulture industry will come together this June to celebrate the industry’s export achievements at the Queensland Horticulture Export Dinner. Presented by peak industry…
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Growcom unveils new look agvet chemical database
March 29, 2021Peak industry body for Queensland horticulture, Growcom today unveiled a new look Infopest – the premier agvet chemical database for Australia’s agricultural and veterinary industries. …
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