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Managing Rural Landscapes
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Managing Rural Landscapes

Have you recently made a tree change to acreage or a small farm in Gippsland?
A specialist in rural landscape management and ecology, Dr Ian Smith has recently started free online drop-in sessions for rural property owners who are looking for advice in managing their property.

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Connecting with Singapore
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Connecting with Singapore

A group of Gippsland businesses keen to explore export markets for their products seized a great opportunity to meet direct with a buyer from Singapore, visiting the region this week.
T
he Commercial Director of premium fresh food retailer Little Farms, Tom Gray spent time discussing dairy products, artisan chocolates, bio colostrum, fresh vegetables, meat and ice-cream - all from local growers, makers and processors F&FG helped bring together for the insights and networking activity held at the Morwell Innovation Centre.

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Seaweed Survey Progress
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Seaweed Survey Progress

Earlier this year, Deakin University’s Blue Carbon Lab team commenced work on a seaweed survey to help inform the viability assessment and potential development of a commercial seaweed farming industry in Gippsland. To date, multiple seaweed surveys have been conducted, sampling sites across Western Port Bay, Corner Inlet and the Gippsland Lakes.

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New Career Path Blooms
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New Career Path Blooms

The sunflowers that tower over Jacinta now she planted on her first day working at Bon in the Garden.

As they’ve grown, a new career path has blossomed in a job she happily says helps her bounce out of bed every morning, excited about the day ahead.

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