Why the changing colour of our streetlights could be a danger for insect populations: The Conversation
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Government makes NFF’s coveted Ag Visa a reality; provides hope for this year’s harvest
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Advanced recycling turning plastic waste into resources: CSIRO
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National Rose Show postponed
The National Rose Show (and associated conference), which was to be held in October this year, has been postponed until next year. The show will be held in the Kiama Pavilion on the New South Wales South Coast from April 1 – May 1, 2022. The show and conference were […]
Following the sugar path in plants
A new study has demystified sugar distribution in plants, paving the way to create low sugar or ‘diet’ fruits. The study, published in Proceedings of National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), follows seven years of research by the University of Newcastle’s Professor Yong-Ling Ruan from the School of Environmental and Life Sciences, in […]
Community comes first as petals power parade
20 Aug 2021 9:44 AM AEST – Community comes first as petals power parade Community comes first as petals power parade Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers’ Grand Central Floral Parade set for Saturday September 18 at 10am It’s the event that stops and unites the city – the Grand Central Floral […]
OCP eco-shield organic snail & slug killer
Hi HMA Members,I’m ridiculously excited to reveal OCP eco-shield organic snail & slug killer as the newest addition to the eco-organic garden range! Here are the details: Controls snails, slugs and slaters Active ingredient is iron powder Free from methiocarb and metaldehyde Pellets will break down into nutrients for the soil and […]
Member Profile – Michael Keelan, South Australia
Michael Keelan is one of South Australian horticulture’s favourite sons. Indeed he could arguably be the longest and most continuously serving member of the horticultural media scene in this entire country! For Michael it all began way back in the early 1970s and since that time he has been advising, […]
Wildflower bonanza in the West
See wildflowers like these in WA this spring. Photos John Colwill COVID lockdowns permitting, put WA on your travel plans for spring this year says John Colwill, who has put together two quick itineraries for HMAA members who want to discover the best blooms. This year there has been widespread […]
‘Mother of millions’ warning to pet owners, farmers after toxic weed kills cattle: ABC
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