PREMIUM Horticulture $52m to cut hort labour costsFruit and vegetable grower Flavorite is a major investor in technology and is expected to cut labour costs by up to 90 per cent. By Andy Wilson
Horticulture Worker numbers up but not enoughThe NFF Horticulture Council says the rising number of farm labourers does not get the... By Andy Wilson
Horticulture Supplier ‘holiday’ denial by supermarketColes has denied that it puts suppliers aside as a punishment for not meeting price... By Country News
News Benalla’s Cars and Coffee organiser sets date for first meet-up and classic convoyLocal car lovers are encouraged to shine-up their pride and joy and head to the... By Simon Ruppert
News Flood-damaged Benalla landmark gets major restoration fundingOne of Benalla’s most beloved historical buildings will receive a nearly $150,000 refurbishment. By Contributed
News Meet the newest member of the Smith familyBenalla’s Blake and Rowan Smith welcomed their first son, and second child, into the world... By Simon Ruppert
News Struggling families find hope in Esther's school supply driveEsther Davies is once again calling for help to support families doing it tough. By Simon Ruppert
News A New Year’s Eve adventure turns into an unexpected rescue mission.‘He told me he’d been up there for two days.’ By Simon Ruppert
Horticulture New venue for fruit growers conferenceA new venue for this year’s Fruit Growers Victoria conference will match the showcasing of... By Country News
Horticulture Final fruit harvestThe last season was the very last for one former SPC supplier. By Geoff Adams
Horticulture SPC slashes fruit intakeFruit growers are facing a major cut in supply to SPC next season. By Geoff Adams
Horticulture Praise for labour scheme changesChanges to the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) scheme have been welcomed by farmers and... By Country News
Horticulture AI-powered weather forecasting to help growersFruit and vegetable growers could soon have tailored local weather forecasts directly at their fingertips... By Country News
Horticulture Time for action on supermarket pricing, say fruit growersFruit Growers Victoria supports the Senate inquiry recommendations to fix poor supermarket pricing conduct, but... By Country News
Horticulture Digging for nutrition goldScientists are hoping to spearhead a nutritional revolution in fresh produce. By Country News
Horticulture Free course for a stronger businessGrowers facing the uncertainty of more variable weather in the future are encouraged to attend... By Country News
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