Horticulture Mel up to challenge Former state and local government worker Mel Floyd is Fruit Growers Victoria’s new business development manager. Country News 20 Jun 2019 20 Jun 2019
Horticulture New owners of SPC hope they can return Shepparton business to its former glory The new owners of SPC say the significance of the purchase of the 100-year-old business is not lost on them, with hopes they can return the fruit processor to its former glory. Alana Christensen 12 Jun 2019 12 Jun 2019
Horticulture Surprise at ‘low’ sale price While the final sale price of SPC has surprised some, growers around the region are hoping for a more positive future under its new owner. Country News 11 Jun 2019 11 Jun 2019
Horticulture Surprise at ‘low’ sale price While the final sale price of SPC has surprised some, growers around the region are hoping for a more positive future under its new owner. Country News 11 Jun 2019 11 Jun 2019
Horticulture SPC partnership lost its fizz Despite SPC’s sale at a bargain basement price of $40million, the process and announcement was handled with some dignity for the grand old lady. Geoff Adams 11 Jun 2019 11 Jun 2019
Horticulture Canneries helped shape GV communities For most of its life, the SPC business was a co-operative, founded by Goulburn Valley orchardists wanting to build an outlet for their produce. Geoff Adams 11 Jun 2019 11 Jun 2019
Horticulture New legumes on trial Is adzuki bean a potential crop for northern Victoria? Country News 07 Jun 2019 07 Jun 2019
Horticulture Horticulture at top of tree Horticulture has become one of the country’s most valuable agriculture industries, according to new figures. Country News 07 Jun 2019 07 Jun 2019
Horticulture Using sex to limit fly numbers Researchers are investigating how to implement sex selection in fruit flies in a bid to ramp up control and eradication measures for the Australian horticulture industry’s most costly pest. Country News 06 Jun 2019 06 Jun 2019
Horticulture Grower eyes vegie hotspot Access to water throughout the entire year has seen a third-generation vegetable grower capitalise on the cooler months at her Tatura farm, and she says there’s a real market for vegetable growers in the Goulburn Valley. Country News 06 Jun 2019 06 Jun 2019
Horticulture Focus on eradication Bringing together research and practical application was the focus of the seventh annual Australian Biology of Tephritid Fruit Flies Conference, held across two days last week. Rodney Woods 05 Jun 2019 05 Jun 2019
Horticulture Pushing for ag visas, water An ag visa and equitable access to water must be among the key priorities of the newly elected government according to Australian Apple and Pear Limited. Country News 30 May 2019 30 May 2019
Horticulture Large fine for underpayment A stone fruit farm has been penalised $144000 for deliberately underpaying two Malaysian fruit pickers and using false records to try to cover it up. Country News 29 May 2019 29 May 2019
Horticulture Watch for stink bugs Agriculture Victoria is winding down its surveillance for the brown marmorated stink bug. Country News 25 May 2019 25 May 2019
Horticulture SPC organic tomatoes hit supermarket shelves A new range of Goulburn Valley organic tomatoes will hit supermarket shelves this week, launched by SPC. Country News 23 May 2019 23 May 2019
Horticulture Get best from your nitrogen In the current tight times, many dairy farmers will be considering use of nitrogen fertiliser to boost pasture production and assist to fill feed gaps. Country News 22 May 2019 22 May 2019
Horticulture Rich seasonal pickings While there are temporary shortages of workers in some regions during peak harvest periods, MADEC says the total working hours contributed by visiting seasonal farm workers for horticulture is at an all-time high. Country News 08 May 2019 08 May 2019
Horticulture New technology will reduce waste A Grahamvale orchard and coolstore business is set to save 600000litres of water and two tonnes of plastic from landfill a year as a result of new ground-breaking technology. Country News 30 Apr 2019 30 Apr 2019
Horticulture GV apples have wide appeal My Kitchen Rules contestants Mick and Jodie-Anne Barlow teamed up with Ardmona orchardist Rocky Varapodio last week to support the Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal. Madeleine Caccianiga 25 Apr 2019 25 Apr 2019
Breaking News SPC sold for $40 million Coca-Cola Amatil has announced SPC will be sold for $40 million to Shepparton Partners Collective and its group of companies. Shepparton Partners Collective is a joint venture between Perma Funds Management and private investment firm The Eights... Alana Christensen 04 Jun 2019 04 Jun 2019
News Changes to come for parking infringements in Shepparton The parking inspectors you have come to recognise across town are no more with Greater Shepparton City Council making the decision to outsource the service to a third-party provider. Ashlea Witoslawski 03 Jun 2019 03 Jun 2019
News Car hits power pole in Kialla A man has been transported to hospital after hitting a power pole in Kialla this morning. The male in his mid- 20s was driving a black Nissan Nirvana ute along Archer Rd when the vehicle left the road and hit a power pole near the Sanctuary Dr... Shepparton News 25 Jun 2019 25 Jun 2019
Dairy Eight milk varieties sold in Victoria and southern NSW recalled amid fears they may contain cleaning solution Eight varieties of milk sold in Victoria and southern NSW have been recalled amid fears they may contain cleaning solution. Country News 18 Jun 2019 18 Jun 2019
