TATURA’S new horticulture hub has opened, aiming to deliver innovative agriculture solutions and create dozens of local jobs.
The Tatura Science and Business Incubation Hub, a high-tech, digitally-enabled training and work space, is part of the Tatura SmartFarm and Horticulture Innovation Precinct.
The $1.25M project will be a new home for Agriculture Victoria’s world-leading horticulture scientists, students and AgTech start-ups to come together and enhance commercial opportunities.
38 new science and research jobs will be created at the hub, with a further 15 expected over the next three years. As many as 10 agri-business positions will also become available as part of the adjoining Tatura Innovation Precinct.
Tatura SmartFarm’s Horticulture Innovation Precinct will increase the number of training sessions, seminars and tours, which will aim to deliver tourism and economic benefits to the region. It is supported by the $20M program which aims to improve safety and skills outcomes for Victorian farmers, called ‘Smarter, Safer Farms’.
For more information, visit agriculture.vic.gov.au.
