Jul 26, 2017 | Australia, Environment
Looking to revegetate part of your property? Many growers have unused land on their grove properties, and looking after the land through revegetation has many benefits. The Trees for Life Tree Scheme can assist with species selection, seedlings at below market price,...
Jul 26, 2017 | Awards, Environment
The 2017 national Landcare Awards are open for national and state-based nominations across a number of categories. Entry deadlines are: ACT – 31 July; NSW – 17 July; NT – 4 September; QLD – 4 September; SA – 15 July; TAS – 15 September; VIC...
Jul 26, 2017 | Australia, Environment, Olive Oil News
Irrigators in the Murray Darling Basin can apply for funding through the $35m Commonwealth On-Farm Further Irrigation Efficiency Program for irrigation infrastructure upgrades and other on-farm water efficiency activities. Funding will be up to 1.75 times the...
Jul 21, 2017 | Environment, General Olive News, International News/Trends
International supplies of olives and wine are under threat from a drought ravaging Spain, amid warnings from farmers’ groups that the lack of rain could bring disaster for this year’s harvests.
Jun 28, 2017 | Environment, NZ
This week has been a worrying one for NZ growers, with Tuesday seeing the arrival of a complex low pressure band bringing rain, thunderstorms and gales, and snow for the South Island. The nzherald.co.nz website reported that MetService had put out severe weather...
Jun 28, 2017 | Australia, Environment, Research, Technology/Science
Hort Innovations is currently seeking submissions for projects to be considered as part of the Pollination Fund. Concept proposals are invited, to be submitted by 30 June 2017. More information about the Pollination Fund, including existing projects, is available on...
