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Mandatory COVID-19 isolation periods scrapped from October 14, emergency response 'finished' says national cabinet
Rules forcing people to isolate for five days if they test positive to COVID-19 will end from October 14 for everyone, with support for some workers to be able to continue isolation if needed. ABC News
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The Shine Awards is a campaign by The Weekly Times, supported by Harvey Norman, celebrating the passion, dedication, spirit, belief, grace and courage of women across rural and regional Australia. Nominate a rural woman who makes a real difference in her community or industry, so we can share her story.
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Grants are available for eligible horticulture enterprises operating in Victoria. The Program will provide for up to 50 per cent of eligible costs to purchase and commercially install new horticultural netting (fixed and demountable), to a maximum of $150,000 (ex GST). The application period for this grants program is between 17 August 2022 and 17 October 2022. Visit the Ag Vic website for more information.
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The Victorian Government has announced amendments to the pandemic orders to align with recent decisions made by National Cabinet.
From 11.59pm on Thursday 8 September, the following changes apply:
- the self-isolation period for positive COVID-19 cases who don’t have symptoms on day five of their isolation will reduce from seven to five days – excluding people who work in high-risk settings
- the requirement to wear masks on domestic flights will also be lifted.
Additional self-isolation requirements
The new orders around the self-isolation period for positive cases include some additional requirements to reduce the risk of transmission of COVID-19.Anyone leaving isolation after five days cannot visit or work at a sensitive setting – such as hospitals, residential aged care, disability care settings or in-home care for the next two days, or if they have COVID-19 symptoms.
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National Agriculture Day
Friday 18th November
National Agriculture Day is your chance to celebrate and learn about Australia’s incredible farm sector. Held on the third Friday of November each year, it’s one day to celebrate an industry that’s part of our lives every single day.
Ways to get involved:
- Host a Lunch- Get friends and family together for an AgDay lunch, BBQ or event. Be sure to register your event to receive a free package of AgDay goodies to help you celebrate!
- Wear Your T-Shirt- Wherever you are on AgDay, throw on your I Love Farmers Shirt and share a selfie with the hashtag #AgDayAU
- Attend an Event- Keep an eye on our events page for activities happening in your area.
- Farmer Time- Farmer Time connects students with farmers. Find out how you can get involved, and help students understand where their food comes from.
Visit the website for more information on how to get involved..
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- (i) Assesses the importance of the diseases, insects and weeds (plant pests) that can affect a horticultural industry;
- (ii) Evaluates the availability and effectiveness of fungicides, insecticides and herbicides (pesticides) to control the plant pests;
- (iii) Determines any gaps in the pest control strategy and
- (iv) Identifies suitable new or alternatives pesticides to address the gaps.
• Integrated Pest Management (IPM) compatibility
• Improved scope for resistance management
• Sound biological profile
• Residue and trade acceptance domestically and for export
The results of this process will provide the cherry industry with sound pesticide usage for the future that the industry can pursue for registration with the manufacturer, or minor-use permits with the Australian Pesticide and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA.)
Source: Cherry Growers Australia
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