MEET THE AWARDS FINALISTS - BEN MURPHY -TAMBO HONEY
If the caliber of finalists in the 2020 Young Agribusiness Leader award is anything to go by, the future of the industry across the region is in very capable hands. Part of Food & Fibre Gippsland's industry recognition Excellence in Agribusiness Awards program, this category recognises an agribusiness leader in the region who is 35 years or younger and who has achieved excellence in their field and demonstrated leadership, courage, passion and foresight while contributing to the agribusiness industry and region. Introducing the first of four finalists, Ben Murphy from Tambo Valley Honey in the East Gippsland Shire...
Gippsland Entrepreneurs impress Excellence Awards judges
Four Gippsland entrepreneurs have been shortlisted as finalists in the 2020 Excellence in Agribusiness Awards, an industry recognition program run by Food & Fibre Gippsland. The Excellence in Entrepreneurship Award recognises a single individual displaying entrepreneurial spirit, vision and innovation to develop and drive a unique and successful thriving service, business, product or outcome.
COVID-Safe Plans mandatory for Victorian businesses from 13 September
Under the roadmap, from 11:59pm on Sunday 13 September it will be mandatory for all businesses Victoria-wide operating onsite to have a COVID Safe Plan. This is a change from the current requirements for many businesses in regional Victoria who are currently advised to have a COVID Safe Plan.
Impressive line up of Excellence Awards Finalists
Food & Fibre Gippsland has announced 34 finalists for the 2020 Excellence in Agribusiness Awards. The Awards program received an outstanding 115 entries across Gippsland, an overwhelming result considering COVID-19 has been a big distraction and upheaval for many agribusinesses.
Get Growing Project underway for Gippsland job seekers
A large number of Gippsland job seekers have been isolated and had their job search activities stalled or completely stopped during the COVID-19 crisis. The Gippsland Regional Agrifood Employment Program has been acutely aware of the impact that this has been having and created an activity to help called "Get Growing".
Victorian Country Market launches this weekend
The Victorian Country Market kicks off this weekend. An e-commerce initiative to promote the best that regional Victoria has to offer, the Victorian Country Market will provide a digital space to promote food & fibre businesses and receive support from local communities. From this Sunday May 17 suppliers of the best produce, products and services from around regional Victoria will have the opportunity to sell products with the support of an online platform.
Online Engagement a big winner for East Gippsland Vegetable Innovation Days
An engaging online presence allowed the East Gippsland Vegetable Innovation Days to deliver significant benefit to the horticulture industry last week, whilst adhering to strict rules to comply with COVID-19 regulations.
Excellence Awards Entry Deadline Extended and Gala Presentation Date changed
Our Excellence in Agribusiness Awards joins the long list of events and activities all around the world that have needed to make changes driven by COVID-19. The deadline for entries has now been extended to Thursday June 25, and Friday November 20 is the new date for the Gala presentation, scheduled to be held in the historic Cobb & Co building in Sale.