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Embedding Climate Adaptation in Agriculture
Overview / Introduction The North East Catchment Management Authority is committed to assisting farming businesses make important management decisions based on predicted climate scenarios for the region. Private land holders manage around 50% of the catchments in the...
MEDIA UPDATE DECEMBER 2017: 3 months until the 2018 Chestnut Season starts!
3 months until the 2018 Chestnut Season starts! • Discover the ultimate foodie destinations that grow chestnuts • Plenty of healthy and tasty ways to cook and enjoy chestnuts CLICK HERE to Download the Update
Increase to Chestnut Levy – Emergency Plant pest Response
Please click the following links for information on the Emergency Plant Pest Response levy on chestnuts. Two sets of primary industries regulations were registered on the 16th December. The links on ComLaw are: Primary Industries (Excise) Levies Amendment (Sweet...
New online blogger directory provides one-stop shop for credible nutrition information
Storehouse, an online blogger directory of nutrition professionals, was launched on the 3rd March in an Australian-first, providing a hub for nutrition information and advice. Created by dietitian Emma Stirling, author of the award winning blog Scoop on Nutrition, the...
Media Release – Cool Your Chestnuts
MEDIA RELEASE “COOL YOUR (CHEST) NUTS” Harvesting of the 1,000 tonnes chestnut crop has commenced in some parts of Australia and will continue through until late April. “‘Cool your (chest) nuts’ is the one single message that the Australian Chestnut industry wants...
Property Identification Codes – PIC’s (for Victorian Growers only) Now Mandatory!
As of the 15th April, 2015 registering for a PIC has become mandatory for Victorian growers with 20 or more chestnut trees To date 9 growers have voluntarily registered PICs will improve the reach and speed of communications with growers, especially with changes in...
Nut Tariffs Eliminated in Japan Free Trade Agreement
Please CLICK HERE to view the media release dated Wednesday 9th April, 2014
Reforms to Victoria’s native vegetation permitted clearing regulations
*Includes a new online tool to help land-holders with their applications Introduction to native vegetation permitted clearing regulations:...
Chestnut Nutrition and Health Fact Sheet
Chestnuts Australia Inc. and Nuts for Life recently provided information to the Dietitians Association of Australia to support production of the following nutrition and health fact sheet. Please CLICK HERE to view the fact sheet.
Industry goes Nutty with Trucks
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Chestnuts join Plant Health Australia
On the 1st December, 2011 Chestnuts Australia Inc. became the latest of 2 Industries to become full members of Plant Health Australia (PHA)
Victorian Off-label use and MRLs Explained
Please CLICK HERE to view a Fact Sheet on chemical use. Jonathan FaheyGrain and Horticulture ManagerPlant Biosecurity and Product Integrity Branch | Department of Primary Industries475 Mickleham Road, Attwood, Victoria 3049E: jonathan.fahey@dpi.vic.gov.au Desk: 03...
Preventing death and serious injury caused by rollover of quad bikes on Australian Farms
In recognition of the continuing high death rate from quad bike rollovers, the Australian Centre for Agricultural Health & Safety (University of Sydney) has developed a new policy statement in relation to rollover protection devices for quad bikes. Please CLICK...
Composition of European chestnut (Castanea sativa Mill.) and association with health effects
Composition of European chestnut (Castanea sativa Mill.) and association with health effects: fresh and processed products De Vasconcelos MC, Bennett RN, Rosa EA, Ferreira-Cardoso JV. CITAB/IB&Q-Centre for the Research and Technology of Agro-Environment and...
Gluten Free Chestnut Flour Could Add Nutritional Value
http://www.foodnavigator.com/Science-Nutrition/Gluten-free-chestnut-flour-could-add-nutritional-value/?c=YN5HAGJbvynrc13DSRj1Gw%3D%3D&utm_source=newsletter_daily&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Newsletter%2BDaily Gluten-free chestnut flour could add...