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New research indicates that a vibrant watercress industry could cater to the demand for new flavours and healthy foods in Australia. Click Here to find out more.

On the 18th January 2007 the Australian Chamber of Fruit and Vegetable Industries released its new specifications for Class One produce, FreshSpecs. Click Here to find out more.

The Australian Government Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (the ‘Department’) is seeking motivated young people who are ready and eager to take on greater representational and professional responsibilities within their agricultural, fishery, forestry or related industry Applications are now open for Australia’s ‘cream of the crop’ young people (aged 18-35) - currently working in agriculture, fisheries, forestry or related industry - to be involved in an exciting new opportunity Click Here to open up the application form and find out more details

Check out the BFVG Gala Industry Dinner 2006 photo’s Here

The Climate Institute today urged the Federal Government to send a strong signal on carbon farming ensuring Australias agricultural sector can plan towards the economic benefits of improved soil management.

Delegates to the three-day inaugural Scientific Symposium in Brisbane this week agreed on the need to raise the status of rural and remote health research as a step towards improving the health of Australias rural communities.

While any talk about fuel efficiency principally centres on tractor engine performance, manufacturers of farm implements are also playing their part in helping farmers to minimise input costs.

A couple of serves of broccoli a week could help fight prostate cancer, according to research conducted in Britain.

Careers Pathway

 

The launch of the careers pathway dvd & cd-rom on the 9th July will now give everyone valuable information regarding the Horticulture industry and what it has to offer. Click here for more information or contact Greg Weir on 07 4153 3007.

The peak industry body for the Australian macadamia industry has again owered its crop prediction for this season. The Australian Macadamia Society estimates its receivals from this year’s crop will be 33,000 tonnes - down on the original 45,000t forecast.

The hammer will fall in September on this beautifully restored icon MF65 tractor with proceeds of the auction going to CanTeen, the Australian charity for young people living with cancer.

Farmers look to Govt for signal to store carbon in soils

Sharing knowledge a key to improved rural health