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25.01.2022 Keep safe in floods! For those affected by this week's floods, the Hort Innovation team have pulled together an online resource for growers, and others affected by the recent flood events, so you can access key information and assistance during this difficult time. Click here or below for more information: https://www.horticulture.com.au/growers/flood-information/ If you are a melon grower and need additional support from Melons Australia please message us directly at an...y time. #melonsaustralia #floodinformation #aussiefarmers #naturaldisasterinformation

21.01.2022 For more information on this project head to www.melonsaustralia.org.au

21.01.2022 Climate Research Strategy for Primary Industry Forum The CRSPI Online Climate and Emissions Reduction in Agriculture Forum 2021 is happening on 29 and 30 March 2021, exploring the state of climate change research in Australian agriculture. Sessions include ‘The Big Picture’ chaired by Margo Andrae, APL CEO, ‘Agriculture in a low emissions economy’ chaired by Richard Heath, Australian Farm Institute Executive Director as well as updates from major climate projects, Government... bodies and Research and Development Corporations. Hort Innovation will be represented by Head of Research & Development, Byron de Kock, in the R&D in Focus session. Register now at https://crspi.com.au/forum/ to learn more on what’s happening with agriculture and climate change, what Australia’s farmers think and where the industry is heading. The event is online and free to attend. #melonsaustralia #crspi #climatechangeforum

15.01.2022 LOOK OUT FOR FALL ARMYWORM - DETECTION IN NSW Full Details Here --> https://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au//insect-pests-and/fall-armyworm The fall armyworm was first detected in NSW on 23 September 2020 north of Moree. Subsequent detections were made in Narrabri, Wee Waa, Dubbo, Breeza and Maitland in October 2020.... Growers in the Macintyre, Gwydir, Namoi and Hunter valleys especially are urged to be on high alert for signs of fall armyworm laying and damage in their crops. Fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) is a notifiable plant pest in NSW. All notifiable plant pests and diseases must be reported within 1 working day. You can report notifiable plant pests and diseases by one of the following methods: Call the Exotic Plant Pest Hotline 1800 084 881 Email [email protected] with a clear photo and your contact details Complete an online form - https://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/biosecu/report-a-pest-or-disease A full list of notifiable plant pests and diseases can be found in Schedule 2 of the NSW Biosecurity Act 2015 - https://www.legislation.nsw.gov.au///current/act-2015-024 #biosecuritymatters #planthealthaustralia #biosecurity #MelonsAustralia #aussiefarms

15.01.2022 The latest Melon E-News is OUT NOW! Check out all the latest in melon export information, biosecurity, research, news and upcoming events! Did you miss out on receiving this direct to your inbox? Subscribe today --> https://melonsaustralia.us7.list-manage.com/subscribe

15.01.2022 New tools have been released for Australian farmers to help combat #FallArmyworm. Click below for links and more information.

14.01.2022 Congratulations to Anthony and his beautiful wife Tomomi on your special day from all of us at Melons Australia!

13.01.2022 Melons Australia's new Executive Officer, Johnathon Davey, has been meeting with growers and members in fields and packing sheds, as well as members of the executive and Melons Australia's biosecurity officer out in Chinchilla and Southeast Queensland this week. The blue skies returned just in time for his visit - and the melons were looking fantastic! Terry O'Leary, secretary of Melons Australia and Chinchilla melon grower said of his visit "It was a good day with Johno m...eeting up with local grower Murray Sturgess and others in Chinchilla today. Jo (Biosecurity Officer, Melons Australia) gave a great rundown of her biosecurity project and history". Johnathon will be meeting with the team at Growcom, Crust farms at Gatton and the Melons Australia executive later this week at the Brisbane Markets. Welcome to the team Johnathon! #MelonsAustralia #Chinchillamelons #aussiefarmers #countryhospitality

11.01.2022 Thanks Farmer Terry O'Leary for participating in the first Farmer Time live webinar for Australian Schools in September. Great job!

09.01.2022 Melons Australia's new Executive Officer Johnathon Davey and Chair Paul McLaughlin have been in Canberra this week meeting with the Hon David Littleproud MP to hear the great new announcement of New Zealand's lifting of Queensland melon suspension into the country. New Zealand previously placed the suspension on the export of all fresh cucurbit species produced in Queensland. For more information on the announcement, head to https://www.agriculture.gov.au//plants-pl/ian/20...21/2021-10 or message us to get in touch with the Melons Australia Biosecurity Officer. #loveaussiemelons #melonexports #melonbiosecurity

02.01.2022 ALERT - Report all suspected Serpentine Leafminers to NSW Department of Primary Industries urgently - more information below

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