Topic: horticulture

A Parliamentary Inquiry has proposed changes to address the shortage of agricultural labour caused by COVID-19 restrictions.

The inaugural Women in Horticulture virtual tour gave participants an opportunity to delve deeper into topics of interest.

July marks the beginning of strawberry season in Bundaberg, a time when local supermarkets are heaving with varieties from local growers.

Bundaberg Region women working in horticulture are invited to join a virtual bus tour next Thursday, 16 July.

Bargara Berries' strawberry season is underway with the passionate family business opening a farm gate experience and a retail store at Meadowvale.

Bundy Limes may be small but Linda Vickers and family have expanded on their success through value-adding into new products.

More than 800 lavender plant seedlings are growing bigger each day in the greenhouse at Amandine Lavender, ready for planting during the cooler weather.

Bundaberg’s Sweet Potatoes Australia is showing the world what they do as part of Growing Queensland’s #MakingItForQLD campaign.

With Bundaberg’s rich soils and a wealth of family experience it was no wonder Chris and Amanda Giles started their own business Giles Herbs.

The importance of agriculture, and the whole food supply chain, as an essential service, has been highlighted in current conditions and local growers are encouraged to give input into a study to plan for the future.