❓ Hon Simon O'Brien asks the Minister for Agriculture about engaging with the hydroponics industry to establish a code of conduct, particularly given the phasing out of methyl bromide. The Minister is considering it and acknowledges the industry's potential.
AnsweredQoN 1310Legislative Council
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(1) Has the minister asked the Department of Agriculture to engage in dialogue with the hydroponics industry as the latter endeavours to establish its code of conduct? (2) If not, will the minister now consider doing so in view of the important role this sector can potentially play in horticultural activities following the end of the use of methyl bromide in market gardening? Hon KIM CHANCE
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(1)-(2) In the first instance, no, although I have taken note of the honourable member’s comments, which could lead me to take that action. I am certainly considering it, partly as a result of what the member said. Hon Simon O’Brien mentioned banning methyl bromide. Generally speaking, the hydroponics industry is an interesting industry, and it has some future. It has been argued that, given the quality of our soils in Western Australia, which are generally very poor, we invented hydroponics in Western Australia based on the premise that the only reason anything grows here is the water that falls on it and the chemicals we apply to it. I understand that the member is talking about conventional hydroponics, and I thank him for his advice on the matter. Hon Simon O’Brien: There is a big opportunity for possible adversity to be turned into a big opportunity for export and other things. Hon KIM CHANCE: Although the hydroponics industry in Western Australia is quite small, there is some cutting-edge, high-technology, water-efficient irrigation technology in Western Australia that crosses over into hydroponics technology. There is a capacity to progress the development of hydroponics in this State. Given our beautiful sunshine, and in some areas the lack of need for glass houses, we have some significant advantages. I am happy to take that matter forward as a result of our discussions in this place and discuss it with the Department of Agriculture.
(2) If not, will the minister now consider doing so in view of the important role this sector can potentially play in horticultural activities following the end of the use of methyl bromide in market gardening? Hon KIM CHANCE replied : (1)-(2) In the first instance, no, although I have taken note of the honourable member’s comments, which could lead me to take that action. I am certainly considering it, partly as a result of what the member said. Hon Simon O’Brien mentioned banning methyl bromide. Generally speaking, the hydroponics industry is an interesting industry, and it has some future. It has been argued that, given the quality of our soils in Western Australia, which are generally very poor, we invented hydroponics in Western Australia based on the premise that the only reason anything grows here is the water that falls on it and the chemicals we apply to it. I understand that the member is talking about conventional hydroponics, and I thank him for his advice on the matter. Hon Simon O’Brien: There is a big opportunity for possible adversity to be turned into a big opportunity for export and other things. Hon KIM CHANCE: Although the hydroponics industry in Western Australia is quite small, there is some cutting-edge, high-technology, water-efficient irrigation technology in Western Australia that crosses over into hydroponics technology. There is a capacity to progress the development of hydroponics in this State. Given our beautiful sunshine, and in some areas the lack of need for glass houses, we have some significant advantages. I am happy to take that matter forward as a result of our discussions in this place and discuss it with the Department of Agriculture.
Hon KIM CHANCE replied : (1)-(2) In the first instance, no, although I have taken note of the honourable member’s comments, which could lead me to take that action. I am certainly considering it, partly as a result of what the member said. Hon Simon O’Brien mentioned banning methyl bromide. Generally speaking, the hydroponics industry is an interesting industry, and it has some future. It has been argued that, given the quality of our soils in Western Australia, which are generally very poor, we invented hydroponics in Western Australia based on the premise that the only reason anything grows here is the water that falls on it and the chemicals we apply to it. I understand that the member is talking about conventional hydroponics, and I thank him for his advice on the matter. Hon Simon O’Brien: There is a big opportunity for possible adversity to be turned into a big opportunity for export and other things. Hon KIM CHANCE: Although the hydroponics industry in Western Australia is quite small, there is some cutting-edge, high-technology, water-efficient irrigation technology in Western Australia that crosses over into hydroponics technology. There is a capacity to progress the development of hydroponics in this State. Given our beautiful sunshine, and in some areas the lack of need for glass houses, we have some significant advantages. I am happy to take that matter forward as a result of our discussions in this place and discuss it with the Department of Agriculture.
(1)-(2) In the first instance, no, although I have taken note of the honourable member’s comments, which could lead me to take that action. I am certainly considering it, partly as a result of what the member said. Hon Simon O’Brien mentioned banning methyl bromide. Generally speaking, the hydroponics industry is an interesting industry, and it has some future. It has been argued that, given the quality of our soils in Western Australia, which are generally very poor, we invented hydroponics in Western Australia based on the premise that the only reason anything grows here is the water that falls on it and the chemicals we apply to it. I understand that the member is talking about conventional hydroponics, and I thank him for his advice on the matter. Hon Simon O’Brien: There is a big opportunity for possible adversity to be turned into a big opportunity for export and other things. Hon KIM CHANCE: Although the hydroponics industry in Western Australia is quite small, there is some cutting-edge, high-technology, water-efficient irrigation technology in Western Australia that crosses over into hydroponics technology. There is a capacity to progress the development of hydroponics in this State. Given our beautiful sunshine, and in some areas the lack of need for glass houses, we have some significant advantages. I am happy to take that matter forward as a result of our discussions in this place and discuss it with the Department of Agriculture.
Hon Simon O’Brien: There is a big opportunity for possible adversity to be turned into a big opportunity for export and other things. Hon KIM CHANCE: Although the hydroponics industry in Western Australia is quite small, there is some cutting-edge, high-technology, water-efficient irrigation technology in Western Australia that crosses over into hydroponics technology. There is a capacity to progress the development of hydroponics in this State. Given our beautiful sunshine, and in some areas the lack of need for glass houses, we have some significant advantages. I am happy to take that matter forward as a result of our discussions in this place and discuss it with the Department of Agriculture.
Hon KIM CHANCE: Although the hydroponics industry in Western Australia is quite small, there is some cutting-edge, high-technology, water-efficient irrigation technology in Western Australia that crosses over into hydroponics technology. There is a capacity to progress the development of hydroponics in this State. Given our beautiful sunshine, and in some areas the lack of need for glass houses, we have some significant advantages. I am happy to take that matter forward as a result of our discussions in this place and discuss it with the Department of Agriculture.
(2) If not, will the minister now consider doing so in view of the important role this sector can potentially play in horticultural activities following the end of the use of methyl bromide in market gardening? Hon KIM CHANCE replied : (1)-(2) In the first instance, no, although I have taken note of the honourable member’s comments, which could lead me to take that action. I am certainly considering it, partly as a result of what the member said. Hon Simon O’Brien mentioned banning methyl bromide. Generally speaking, the hydroponics industry is an interesting industry, and it has some future. It has been argued that, given the quality of our soils in Western Australia, which are generally very poor, we invented hydroponics in Western Australia based on the premise that the only reason anything grows here is the water that falls on it and the chemicals we apply to it. I understand that the member is talking about conventional hydroponics, and I thank him for his advice on the matter. Hon Simon O’Brien: There is a big opportunity for possible adversity to be turned into a big opportunity for export and other things. Hon KIM CHANCE: Although the hydroponics industry in Western Australia is quite small, there is some cutting-edge, high-technology, water-efficient irrigation technology in Western Australia that crosses over into hydroponics technology. There is a capacity to progress the development of hydroponics in this State. Given our beautiful sunshine, and in some areas the lack of need for glass houses, we have some significant advantages. I am happy to take that matter forward as a result of our discussions in this place and discuss it with the Department of Agriculture.
Hon KIM CHANCE replied : (1)-(2) In the first instance, no, although I have taken note of the honourable member’s comments, which could lead me to take that action. I am certainly considering it, partly as a result of what the member said. Hon Simon O’Brien mentioned banning methyl bromide. Generally speaking, the hydroponics industry is an interesting industry, and it has some future. It has been argued that, given the quality of our soils in Western Australia, which are generally very poor, we invented hydroponics in Western Australia based on the premise that the only reason anything grows here is the water that falls on it and the chemicals we apply to it. I understand that the member is talking about conventional hydroponics, and I thank him for his advice on the matter. Hon Simon O’Brien: There is a big opportunity for possible adversity to be turned into a big opportunity for export and other things. Hon KIM CHANCE: Although the hydroponics industry in Western Australia is quite small, there is some cutting-edge, high-technology, water-efficient irrigation technology in Western Australia that crosses over into hydroponics technology. There is a capacity to progress the development of hydroponics in this State. Given our beautiful sunshine, and in some areas the lack of need for glass houses, we have some significant advantages. I am happy to take that matter forward as a result of our discussions in this place and discuss it with the Department of Agriculture.
(1)-(2) In the first instance, no, although I have taken note of the honourable member’s comments, which could lead me to take that action. I am certainly considering it, partly as a result of what the member said. Hon Simon O’Brien mentioned banning methyl bromide. Generally speaking, the hydroponics industry is an interesting industry, and it has some future. It has been argued that, given the quality of our soils in Western Australia, which are generally very poor, we invented hydroponics in Western Australia based on the premise that the only reason anything grows here is the water that falls on it and the chemicals we apply to it. I understand that the member is talking about conventional hydroponics, and I thank him for his advice on the matter. Hon Simon O’Brien: There is a big opportunity for possible adversity to be turned into a big opportunity for export and other things. Hon KIM CHANCE: Although the hydroponics industry in Western Australia is quite small, there is some cutting-edge, high-technology, water-efficient irrigation technology in Western Australia that crosses over into hydroponics technology. There is a capacity to progress the development of hydroponics in this State. Given our beautiful sunshine, and in some areas the lack of need for glass houses, we have some significant advantages. I am happy to take that matter forward as a result of our discussions in this place and discuss it with the Department of Agriculture.
Hon Simon O’Brien: There is a big opportunity for possible adversity to be turned into a big opportunity for export and other things. Hon KIM CHANCE: Although the hydroponics industry in Western Australia is quite small, there is some cutting-edge, high-technology, water-efficient irrigation technology in Western Australia that crosses over into hydroponics technology. There is a capacity to progress the development of hydroponics in this State. Given our beautiful sunshine, and in some areas the lack of need for glass houses, we have some significant advantages. I am happy to take that matter forward as a result of our discussions in this place and discuss it with the Department of Agriculture.
Hon KIM CHANCE: Although the hydroponics industry in Western Australia is quite small, there is some cutting-edge, high-technology, water-efficient irrigation technology in Western Australia that crosses over into hydroponics technology. There is a capacity to progress the development of hydroponics in this State. Given our beautiful sunshine, and in some areas the lack of need for glass houses, we have some significant advantages. I am happy to take that matter forward as a result of our discussions in this place and discuss it with the Department of Agriculture.
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