Lost crops costing farmers’ mental health

February 4, 2021

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The scarcity of seasonal workers continues to impact growers as crop losses climb to over $45 million this week. The labour…

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Fruit and veg losses top $38 million

January 8, 2021

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Crop losses across the country directly as a result of ongoing labour shortages have continued to mount over the festive season,…

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Industry and workers welcome Pacific Island extension

December 14, 2020

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Growcom has today welcomed an announcement over the weekend by the Queensland Government to extend until 4 March 2021 the trial…

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North Queensland producer achieves first Hort360 GBR Reef Certification

December 14, 2020

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The horticulture industry continues to demonstrate its commitment to best practice farming with the announcement of Zappala Tropicals in Bellenden Ker…

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National Lost Crop Register launches with $22 million in losses already reported

December 11, 2020

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The National Farmers’ Federation Horticulture Council today launched the National Lost Crop Register enabling growers around the country to anonymously record…

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Fair Farms receives support from Fresh Markets Australia

December 9, 2020

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Growcom, the peak representative body for Queensland horticulture is pleased to announce that Fresh Markets Australia (FMA) has endorsed the industry-developed…

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Growers welcome focus on ethical sourcing

November 26, 2020

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Growcom today welcomed the release by the major supermarkets of their very first annual reports on ethical sourcing required under the…

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Leaving a mark on agriculture

November 12, 2020

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Growcom today congratulated all those Members of Parliament announced by Premier Palaszczuk as making up the new Queensland Cabinet, and especially…

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Soil and Nutrition Masterclass for horticulture growers in Gympie

November 3, 2020

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Following on from a successful series of soils workshops in July, peak industry body for Queensland horticulture, Growcom, has partnered with…

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Premier Palaszczuk to grow Queensland horticulture

November 2, 2020

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Growcom today congratulated Premier Palaszczuk and the Labor Party on their convincing victory at the Queensland state election over the weekend. …

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Go west where the jobs are best

October 15, 2020

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The latest jobs figures released today by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) confirm the unemployment rate had risen to 6.9…

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Soils & Nutrition Masterclass for horticulture growers

October 13, 2020

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Following on from a successful series of soils workshops in July, peak industry body for Queensland horticulture, Growcom, is running a…

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