Melon growers back biosecurity and R&D levy Details Discovered at: http://www.freshplaza.com/news_detail.asp?id=149434 Sites: IBIS PH Publish date: Fri 2015-Nov-20 Channel: Industry Text (summary): Melon growers give green light to funding for Biosecurity and Research & Development Melon growers have voted overwhelmingly in favour of proposals to establish grower levies for Biosecurity and R&D in a move that will underpin the industries long term viability. Two thirds of growers voted yes to implementation of the levies, allowing a business case to go forward to the Minister for Agriculture and Water Resources for approval. It is anticipated that the levy will commence in July 2016. The Australian Melon Association (AMA) Chairman, Mark Daunt, said that it was a positive step for growers and the future of the melon industry. The Association is very pleased that our growers have decided to set up levies that will provide funds for the future and ensure that the melon industry is covered under the Emergency Plant Pest Response Deed if another exotic incursion should occur , Mr Daunt said. Locations Discovery Original language: English Original title: Melon growers back biosecurity and R&D levy Original text (summary): A+ | A- Melon growers back biosecurity and R&D levy Melon growers give green light to funding for Biosecurity and Research & Development Melon growers have voted overwhelmingly in favour of proposals to establish grower levies for Biosecurity and R&D in a move that will underpin the industries long term viability. Two thirds of growers voted yes to implementation of the levies, allowing a business case to go forward to the Minister for Agriculture and Water Resources for approval. It is anticipated that the levy will commence in July 2016. The Australian Melon Association (AMA) Chairman, Mark Daunt, said that it was a positive step for growers and the future of the melon industry. The Association is very pleased that our growers have decided to set up levies that will provide funds for the future and ensure that the melon industry is covered under the Emergency Plant Pest Response Deed if another exotic incursion should occur , Mr Daunt said. Issues Issue(s) that this article relates to, if applicable. Issue Status Start Northern Australia – Cucumber mosaic virus outbreak 2014-15 emerging Workflow Status: Promoted
