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06-01-2012 - DERM SOIL SAMPLING GUIDE FOR THE REEFCARE LEGISLATION This is a guide published by the Department of Environment and Resource Management document READ MORE 05-01-2012 - UNDERSTANDING YOUR HORTUS WATER TEST RESULTS A comprehensive guide to assist in interpreting you water test results READ MORE 05-01-2012 - UNDERSTANDING YOUR HORTUS SOIL TEST RESULTS A comprehensive document explaining what each element in your soil test means READ MORE 18-11-2011 - JOE LUDWIG REFORMS AG CHEM REVIEW PROCESS Download media release READ MORE 07-10-2011 - USE OF THE INSECTICIDE DIMETHOATE SUSPENDED ON MANY FOOD CROPS Download the media release on the suspension of use of Dimethoate READ MORE 08-06-2011 - SOIL METHOD CODE EXPLAINER This is an easy to understand interpretation of the method codes used by Hortus for extraction of analytes in their soil tests - S1,S2,S10,S11 AND S30 READ MORE 07-06-2011 - SUCCESS NEO LAUNCH We look forward to hosting the Product Launch of Success Neo on the 22nd June - please download the invitation. READ MORE 09-05-2011 - CHEMICAL COMPATIBILITY CHART Make sure you do not mix incompatible chemicals by referring to this easy chart READ MORE 09-05-2011 - UPDATED HORTICULTURAL PERMITS The complete quarterly list of Horticultural Permits READ MORE 10-01-2011 - HORTUS SELECTED AS PREFERRED INDUSTRY SUPPLIER TO THE PCA Hortus and Protected Cropping Australia (PCA) are pleased to announce a new partnership for Hortus to provide technical services for hydroponic and greenhouse growers that are PCA members throughout Australia. PCA is the peak industry body representing commercial hydroponic and greenhouse growers nationwide. They represent their grower members to government, technical agencies and other industry groups. The hydroponics industry is the fastest growing food production sector in Australia, with significant crops such as tomatoes, cucumbers, capsicum, eggplant, lettuce, Asian herbs and greens and cut flowers. Hortus has over 25 years experience in providing technical services to various crop production industries throughout Australia, Asia, Europe and the USA including the hydroponic sector. Jack Milbank, the Managing Director of Hortus, is enthusiastic about this new partnership. “Hortus is excited about this opportunity to collaborate with PCA. We believe that our technical services tailored to PCA requirements will help to promote further growth within the hydroponic and greenhouse sector in Australia, and an industry wide approach to increasing productivity is the way to deliver benefits to members” said Mr Milbank. Download the full article READ MORE 19-07-2010 - QUEENSLAND COUNTRYLIFE AGPRO ARTICLE http://qcl.farmonline.com.au/news/state/grains-and-cropping/general/hortus-online-expands-choice/1762413.aspx 23-02-2010 - AGPRO ANNUAL SOFTWARE LICENSE AgPro is a leading crop nutrition program allowing licence holders access to the world’s best crop nutrition data base providing detailed analysis and interactive reporting across a range of platforms including Soil, Water, Plant and Integrated Pest Management. Securing an annual license for the AgPro program allows distributors and consultants to take advantage of the comprehensive and price competitive service. Click here for more info 18-02-2010 - HORTUS TECHNICAL SERVICES LAUNCHES REEF SMART PROGRAM Just four months after Hortus Technical Services (HTS) expanded its capability as an independent agronomic services company through it’s acquisition of Crop Tech from John Deere Water, Hortus has been busy developing it’s expansion program – launching a new suit of soil, sap and water testing services that offers cattle, cane, cotton, fruit and vegetable producers choice. In addition they have consolidated their position in the Australian market and added significantly to the national team, based out of Bundaberg. READ MORE		September 2011 August 2011 July 2011 June 2011 May 2011 April 2011 March 2011 February 2011 January 2011 December 2010 November 2010 October 2010
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