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North Qld horticulture to learn the ‘tricks of the trade’ to maximise their bottom line
Horticultural growers across the State’s north are encouraged to ‘gear up’ for the Tricks of the Trade - Negotiation Tactics Masterclass coming soon to Bowen (2 – 3 July) and Ayr (4 – 5 July).
Wide Bay horticulture to learn the ‘tricks of the trade’ to maximise their bottom line
Wide Bay horticultural growers are encouraged to ‘gear up’ for the Tricks of the Trade – Negotiation Tactics Masterclass coming to Bundaberg from 23 – 24 July and 25 – 26 July.
Sunshine Coast horticulture to learn the ‘tricks of the trade’ to maximise their bottom line
Sunshine Coast horticultural growers are encouraged to ‘gear up’ for the Tricks of the Trade - Negotiation Tactics Masterclass coming soon to the Sunshine Coast (27 – 28 June) and Moreton Bay (18 – 19 July).
FNQ horticulture to learn the ‘tricks of the trade’ to maximise their bottom line
Horticultural growers across the State’s far north are encouraged to ‘gear up’ for the Tricks of the Trade - Negotiation Tactics Masterclass coming soon to Mareeba (29 – 30 July) and South Johnstone (1 – 2 August).
Queensland horticulture to learn the ‘tricks of the trade’ to maximise their bottom line
Queensland horticultural growers are being encouraged to ‘gear up’ for the Tricks of the Trade – Negotiation Tactics Masterclass series being delivered throughout the state from the end of June.
The ‘NOW’ Generation
Over the past month, we've come to a crucial realisation: our "young growers" or our "next gen growers" are not the future; they are the now!
My first Hort Connections - Be Grower Proud!
Last week, Melbourne was buzzing with excitement as over 4,000 attendees gathered to celebrate the world of horticulture at Australia’s premier horticulture conference and trade show.
Sustainability, what’s sport got to do with it?
Visitors to QFVG’s booth at Hort Connections this week got a preview of our latest innovation – Hort360 ESG. For those who couldn't join us in chilly Melbourne, here's five things you need to know.
Sustainability, a team sport made easier by Hort360 ESG
Queensland Fruit & Vegetable Growers (QFVG) will unveil the new Hort360 ESG platform at this week’s Hort Connections Conference and Trade Show in Melbourne from 3 - 5 June.
Legend of the north to share knowledge with Mareeba growers
When it comes to fence building, veteran of the industry Macka says “Make the first expense, your last.”
Horticulture industry invited to understand risks and explore insurance options
After a summer of bushfires, cyclones, and flooding, many horticultural growers are no doubt taking a closer look at their insurance renewals.
Discovering hidden talents
QFVG makes no apologies for being horticulture obsessed. In fact, it is one of our six core values.
What on Earth is going on in ag?
Last week, the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) carried a vote of no confidence in the Albanese Government.
Commodity In Focus: Citrus
Queensland’s citrus industry has an important land stewardship role to play with 81% of the state’s crop grown within the Great Barrier Reef catchment.
The rule of 7.
In the marketing world, they say someone needs to “hear” a message through various touchpoints, at least seven times before they take action.
SEQ farms go sky high for knowledge
In the first half of 2024, Growcom’s South East Queensland (SEQ) Water Quality Program has focused on working with growers to access land management information on their property and undertake remediation works to address the movement of nutrient, chemicals, and soil from their farms.
Farming and the Reef - rewriting the narrative
It’s difficult to be anything other than impressed by the manicured rows of mango trees as you drive through the front gate at Golden Drop Winery in Biboohra, just north of Mareeba in Queensland’s far north.
Supporting businesses today, tomorrow, and into the future
Imagine a phone call or chance encounter at an event or workshop turning into the building of a dam, a pipeline, a new irrigation system, or an on-farm commercial kitchen.
Geared up Growers - Levelling the Playing Field
Grower focused engagement together with brave, strong, and loud advocacy has come together during the past couple of months in a big way. Through inquiry upon inquiry, submissions, media, and lots of conversations with growers, QFVG has put forward the industry’s views and experiences.
On-farm training vision comes into focus
Janne Dipple describes herself as a woman who wears two hats. With 20 years’ experience working in adult education and training Janne has designed and run training across all kinds of subjects.