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Don’t let your competitors get the jump on you. Instead, get armed with all you need to propel your business forward at hort connections 2024. Held between june 3 and 5 in melbourne, it’s a not-to-be-missed event with a strong program of speakers, a trade show of cutting-edge suppliers and a suite of networking events. This year, the event’s mc is australian swimming great giaan rooney, who has hosted some of australia’s biggest events; while the line-up of speakers includes

Water is a big issue throughout the state. While there is concern among growers about allocations being scaled back (see our discuss story, p14), manus stockdale, former business and projects manager at vegetableswa, says there is a mix of relief and disappointment over the recent halting of the water reform bill. “We were apprehensive about the water reform bill and unhappy with the way the state government was going about water reform and the writing of the new bill,” he sa

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Grower david ellement says retrofitting a frigbot has not only saved his cold-stored produce several times over, but also more than paid for the investment.

There’s a lot of talk about water. Or, more specifically, a lack of water. We speak to three experts.

Meet guy coleman – a young west australian innovator who is making waves globally with an open-source and low-cost weed detection and eradiction device.

We talk with dfes incident controller clint kuchel following the devastating mariginiup/ wanneroo fires and ask what we need to do to minimise risk and boost business recovery.

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The dobra family is one of the ‘gun growers’ in western australia – we speak with next generation farmer jase dobra on his ascention at sativa gardens.

We get creative with broccoli, pumpkin, red onion and baby spinach.

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Did you make it to evokeag? We bring you the lowdown on the latest tech and thinking from one of the most exciting events on the ag calendar.

How to secure a premium? We glean the expert tips.

Industry collaboration provides great insights and major networking access for perth-region growers.

Cosi dimasi is a 20-something professional in the vegetable industry – he’s concerned about the decisions being made that will affect his future and asks where the government support is.

Insurance is the hot word on everyone’s lips as we reassess the fallout from natural disasters throughout the country.

Are you ready for the new legislation that combats risk in leafy vegetable, berry and melon production? You have less than 12 months to prepare.

With new fair work act provisions around workplace delegates’ rights, it is timely to take a closer look at these rights and how they work.

Heatwave havoc

What’s your aussie apple favourite? In store sampling is re-introducing the flavour profiles to consumers and they are loving it.

Are you an apple producer, wholesaler, store manager, produce buyer or fresh fruit manager? Know that the 2024 wa quality inspections have commenced for gala, granny smith and pink lady varieties.

Meet jennifer riseley: the new food-focused professional helping deliver pips 4 profit in 2024.

With heatwaves rolling in since the new year, we’ve had a vigilant start to the season.

From gall wasp to qfly, borer and more, protecting yourself is all about remaining vigilent – here’s what you need to know.

We are aiming for a strong start to the citrus season, so are pushing for maturity testing to show an increase on 2023 figures.

In today’s climate of scrutiny, we look past pricing to other issues that need attention for industry success.

Looking at the lastest export figures for australian stonefruit up to the end of january 2024, there is a 37 per cent increase in overseas demand, which is extremely encouraging.

Your current minor use permits – these can also be searched by specific crop or pest types at https://portal.apvma.gov.au/permits.

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