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A 49.2 mm deluge on Sunday night brought the total rainfall above the February average, with more predicted on the way for the rest of the week. Growers in the region say it doesn't mean the drought is over, but it's still "a damn good start".
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Trials shows growth
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| On 6 February, APFIP's Tom Frankcomb led a successful variety trial field day across three sites in Tatura, Victoria. |
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| Sentinel a step towards national pest surveillance |
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A new mobile plant pest surveillance unit with four types of air samplers is a step towards a national approach to plant pest surveillance.
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| Integrated Pest Management: Steps forward |
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The last season was exceptionally hot and dry. Did that mean growers had to spray more, and how did IPM perform?
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HortCon 2020 reveals
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As 2020 kicks into gear, the annual Hort Connections conference draws closer. HortCon will take place in Brisbane on 15-17 June.
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| Coronavirus creates demand for NZ organic apples |
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| Batlow apple growers may have to wait eight years before next crop |
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| The road to bushfire recovery - one grower's story |
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| Limited inflows to Murray Darling Basin storages (BoM drought statement) |
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| Scientists modify honey bee gut bacterium to fight Varroa mite |
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| David Littleproud returns as minister for agriculture |
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| For a complete list of industry events and diary dates visit the APAL website. |
| 18-19 February |
Agrifutures evokeAG
conference in Melbourne |
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Join the conversation in the
agrifood tech industry. |
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| 25 February |
| Tasmanian Future Business Workshop |
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| Explore export trends and insurance opportunities to kick off DMF series |
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| 23-26 March |
| 9th Chapman Phytosanitary Irradiation Forum, Melbourne |
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| Latest phytosanitary irradiation developments and Steritech tour. |
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| 15-17 June |
Hort Connections 2020
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| Come along to the largest gathering of horticulture industries. |
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