Area-wide management (AWM) is a proven way of managing pests, including Queensland fruit fly, the single most important pest of fruits and vegetables in Australia. (more…)
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More cash for drought-hit farmers
Payments of up to $3,000 will continue to be available to drought-hit farming families throughout Christmas and the New Year. (more…)
States need to step up on drought
Minister for Drought David Littleproud is calling on all states to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with their farmers and regional communities, who have been facing the worst drought on record. (more…)
Make sure hitch hikers don’t arrive with backpacker labour
At this time of year, many fruit or veg producers will have casual labourers, often backpackers, on their property to help with harvesting activities. (more…)