Melons Australia represents the biosecurity interests of melon producers and the industry. They are members of Plant Health Australia (PHA) and signatories to the Emergency Plant Pest Response Deed. Their responsibilities include:
· biosecurity planning and implementation at the national and farm levels
· liaising with federal and state governments on trade issues
· funding and supporting biosecurity initiatives
· participating in national committees and response efforts in an emergency.
Bundaberg Melon Field Trial - Agreco
In September, we hosted our Bundaberg Field Trial Walk and Roadshow.
You can view the complete findings from the trial here. Please be aware that strong winds affected the sound quality in some sections, so we recommend turning on auto captions for a clearer experience, simply hit the 'CC' icon to the bottom left of the video.
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