Dec 1, 2016
2016 has been a big year for the GGA project, with some changes taking place and a number of key activities delivering real benefit to grower groups in WA. In January the project welcomed new Project Officer, Sarah Houston, and in August we said farewell to...
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Dec 1, 2016
DAFWA is pleased to advise two grant schemes which aim to grow WA’s agrifood sector are now open for applications. The grants form part of the Agriculture Sciences R&D Fund, managed by the Department of Agriculture and Food, Western Australia, with Royalties for...
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Dec 1, 2016
GGA grower group member SPAA are looking for opportunities to collaborate with WA grower groups in running PA events in WA during 2017. Over the last 3 years SPAA have staged PA expos in Moora (2014) and Three Springs (2015 & 2016), and are now keen to explore the...
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Dec 1, 2016
With the opening of Round 2 this week, the GGA would like to take the opportunity to again put a spotlight on the grower groups who were successful in getting projects up and running through Round 1 of the Grower Group D&D Grants Program. We have listed the groups...
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Nov 1, 2016
The GGA welcomes Dr Kelly Pearce as the new GGA Strategic Advisory Group chair. The decision was made by the GGA Strategic Advisory Group at their biannual meeting in early October. Kelly, a farmer from Yealering and Research Fellow with Murdoch University, moves into...
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Nov 1, 2016
The role of grower groups as a community support network and social hub is sometimes taken for granted. However in difficult times, such as those seen with recent frost events across much of the state, it becomes more important than ever for groups to bring farmers...
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Nov 1, 2016
A meeting was held last month in Melbourne to explore the concept of developing a national alliance of grower groups. The meeting achieved a broad ranging, democratic and structured discussion that provided a framework for deciding the way forward, immediate actions...
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Nov 1, 2016
The Sustainable Economic Growth for Regional Australia (SEGRA) Conference is Australia’s premier conference on regional issues. In October 2016, SEGRA was held in the Albany and Great Southern Region and attended by over 200 delegates from across all sections of...
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Nov 1, 2016
The GGA would like to welcome a number of new staff members who have recently joined the teams of various grower groups around the state. All the best to those settling into new roles, and we look forward to working with you in the future. Chris O’Callaghan...
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Nov 1, 2016
In July 2016, the GGA welcomed the Kimberly Pilbara Cattleman’s Association (KPCA) to the network. Recognising the Alliance as an opportunity to expand their networks throughout WA, the newly incorporated KPCA also saw membership of the GGA as a way to create...
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