As part of a broader biosecurity project, Melons Australia has developed a video series to highlight the part that travelling holiday makers can play in maintaining strong on-farm biosecurity. In three animated videos, Tom the melon grower explains the easy steps travellers can take to make sure they don’t unwittingly take pests or diseases into…
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The Chinchilla Melon Festival is held every two years in February in Chinchilla, Queensland. Located 300km west of Brisbane, Chinchilla is ideally located for those who wish to escape to the pristine beauty and rustic experiences of the Western Downs. The next Festival will held in February 2019. Keep up to date with all the…
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Watermelon Magic is like no other film. It’s a sweet combination of story and science and devoted to one of our most basic human needs: healthy food. Weaving together documentary and narrative elements, Watermelon Magic chronicles a season on the family farm, as young Sylvie grows a patch of watermelons to sell at market. How…
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Welcome to the wonderful world of melon carving. Here is a wealth of resources for your use. Make everything from a Haloween lantern, a boat or a beautiful castle. http://www.watermelon.org/carvings
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WATERMELON, HALOUMI AND BREAD SALAD Cut and chill the watermelon before assembling this summer salad for a crisper, tastier result on a hot day. You’ll need 4 thick slices crusty white bread 100 ml olive oil 8thick slices haloumi (about 250gm) For dusting: Seasoned plain flour ½ small Spanish onion, thinly sliced 800g seedless watermelon pieces…