Horticulture Fruit growers praying for rain After the difficulties that come with a hot season last year, fruit growers around the Goulburn Valley are set to be faced with a lack of water for the season ahead. Rodney Woods 6 hours ago 6 hours ago
Horticulture Sharing new research A stonefruit research roadshow will be travelling to the region next month, with growers across the Goulburn-Murray region to hear about the latest Agriculture Victoria research. Country News 14 Jul 2019 14 Jul 2019
Horticulture Update to offer insight Local grain growers and industry representatives will convene in Moama on July 25 to hear the latest research, find out more about the season ahead, explore future trends and meet up with industry representatives and like-minded farmers. Country News 11 Jul 2019 11 Jul 2019
Horticulture Update to offer insight Local grain growers and industry representatives will convene in Moama on July 25 to hear the latest research, find out more about the season ahead, explore future trends and meet up with industry representatives and like-minded farmers. Country News 11 Jul 2019 11 Jul 2019
Horticulture Exports prove fruitful The Australian horticulture sector continues to go from strength to strength, with the value of horticulture exports closing in on Australia’s lamb and dairy sectors. Country News 10 Jul 2019 10 Jul 2019
Horticulture Plunkett Orchards orchard manager Jason Shields wins Grower of the Year award twice To be named Grower of the Year once in a week is a great achievement, but to do it twice is something else. Rodney Woods 04 Jul 2019 04 Jul 2019
Horticulture Online pest control tool available A new website is providing independent, expert advice on integrated pest and disease management to the apple and pear industries and service providers. Country News 02 Jul 2019 02 Jul 2019
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 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
Shepparton Fatal crash on Goulburn Valley Highway Part of the Goulburn Valley Hwy is closed in Kialla West due to an incident which occurred about 4.20pm. Police are currently diverting all traffic along the highway onto Mitchell Rd, Central Kialla Rd and Union Rd. It is unknown when the road will... Shepparton News 21 Jul 2019 21 Jul 2019
News Body found at Mooroopna campsite Human remains were discovered in dense bushland in Mooroopna on Wednesday afternoon. The body was found in the vicinity of Common Track by members of the public who quickly notified police. Shepparton Police processed the site in the early hours of... Shepparton News 12 Jul 2019 12 Jul 2019
News Mooroopna man airlifted to hospital following assault A hotel in Mooroopna is currently taped off by police due to an assault that took place on the premises overnight. Shepparton Crime Investigation Unit acting sergeant Jeff Wren said a person has been hospitalised following the incident. He said the... Shepparton News 01 Jul 2019 01 Jul 2019
Shepparton Police appeal for witnesses Shepparton Police are appealing for witnesses in regards to a Kyabram man who was arrested after he was caught drink driving in a State Emergency services vehicle. The man was arrested just after 2am this morning in High St, after it was reported to... Shepparton News 21 Jul 2019 21 Jul 2019
