- The Horticulture Code of Conduct is a mandatory industry code prescribed under the Competition and Consumer Act 2010.
- The code’s aim is to improve clarity and transparency of trade between growers and traders.
- The code requires all trade in horticultural produce to have a horticulture produce agreement.
- Growers and traders must deal in good faith, and failure to do so can lead to penalties.
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We regularly conduct random compliance checks. We also investigate alleged breaches of the code.
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