The alerts and resources are intended to help growers and others in the horticulture industry keep up to date with trusted information in these unusual times – particularly news and updates relating to continuing to operate. The page includes the following resources and will be continuously updated:
There is also a focus on promoting fresh produce grown by Australian growers during this outbreak and reassuring consumers that food, including non-packaged fresh fruit and vegetables, is not shown to transmit the virus.
Release of the Hort Stats Handbook THE 2018-19Horticulture Statistics Handbook was released this week, the fifth iteration of this publication. The Handbook is a powerful resource and the preferred source of industry data for 75 horticultural products across fruit, vegetable, nuts and amenity/greenlife products.
New Hort Innovation Instagram page
HORT INNOVATION can now be found on Instagram: @hortinnovation_au. You are now able to follow and tag Hort Innovation in any of your own content that you’d like them to share!
Recycling Victoria Infrastructure Fund – Materials (paper and cardboard, plastic, glass) grants Funding is available for infrastructure projects (new infrastructure or upgrades) that: increase the capacity and capability of Victoria’s resource recovery sector and/or improve the quality of available materials for reprocessing and remanufacturing. Local government authorities are now eligible for this funding grant and so expressions of interest (EOIs) have been extended by four weeks, closing 8 May 2020. By extending the closing date of the EOI we are optimistic this will be beneficial to all stakeholders and the funding program. Visit the Sustainability Victoria website for further information on eligibility and Registration of interest.
On-Farm Drought Resilience Grant Program VIC The On-Farm Drought Resilience Grant Program provides farm businesses located in Wellington, East Gippsland, Millewa and the Goulburn Murray Irrigation District with funding to invest in on-farm drought preparedness and to seek business advice. Up to $5K available. More information available
COVID-19: Austrade- Support for Australian businesses As part of ‘Team Australia’, Austrade is working closely with the network of government departments and industry agencies to help Australian businesses overcome complex and fast-evolving COVID-19–related challenges. This site provides updates on markets and logistics, and links through to the Government’s extensive business support programs. For more information, visit the Austrade website...
Coronavirus (COVID-19) – information for Australian travellers This page covers the following topics: What is COVID-19?, What we recommend, Departing Australia, Coming home, Staying overseas and Cruise travel.Visit the Smart Traveller website for more information...
