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Reef Rescue Horticulture Horticulture in the Burnett Mary region is well known for its fresh produce
and is estimated to inject more than 1 billion dollars per year into the Queensland
economy. The industry has been very proactive in its support for Reef Rescue with
a number of growers already completing projects that capture water run-off
or improve the quality of water that escapes from the farm and enters waterways
leading into the Great Barrier Reef lagoon.
Sustainable Horticulture Growcom are important partners in the Burnett Mary Reef Partnership. Their extension staff assist growers to complete a Water Quality Risk Assessment,
which is a component of the Growcom Farming Management Systems program. Once the
risk assessment is complete, growers are able to apply for
incentives from the pool of funds provided by the Australian Government's Reef
Rescue program. Eligible activities for the incentive program include;
Support for Horticultural GrowersIf you own a commercial horticultural enterprise in the priority area (check
the priority areas map) and are interested in finding out more about how Reef
Rescue might support activities on your property. You can contact Growcom's Bundaberg
Office.
More InformationIf you would like more information about Horticultural Industry activities as
a component of Reef Rescue please contact the Growcom contact listed above.
If you would like more information about Reef Rescue in the Burnett Mary Region
please contact, Cathy Mylrea, Reef Rescue Coordinator at BMRG on 07 4181 2999
(ext. 301) or email cathy.mylrea@bmrg.org.au
Horticulture Industry Partners - Burnett Mary Reef Partners
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