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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Building a sustainable workforce for Queensland’s agriculture sector

August 8, 2019

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New Australians looking to secure employment in the horticulture and wider agriculture sector will benefit from a new project commencing in September facilitating training…

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Iconic Ekka sundaes support Queensland’s strawberry and dairy farmers

August 8, 2019

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Every year city and country come together at the Ekka to celebrate Queensland’s incredible agriculture industry. But for all its show-stopping exhibits, the biggest…

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Good government starts with water

August 5, 2019

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Peak representative body for Queensland horticulture, Growcom has welcomed the Palaszczuk Government’s announcement over the weekend that it will contribute $13.6…

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Long dry costs Granite Belt economy $100m

August 1, 2019

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Growers on Queensland’s Granite Belt are keen to let the rest of the supply chain know that despite the dry times…

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