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Apple grower Rien Silverstein recognised at National Horticulture Awards

Apple and Pear Australia Limited | Thursday, 9 June 2022, 5.36pm

Congratulations to Goulburn Valley orchardist, industry leader and inspiration to many in the apple and pear industry Rien...

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Berries Australia | Saturday, 4 June 2022, 11.54am

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Young Tasmanian Grown Agronomist becomes a FMC scholarship winner

Fruit Growers Tasmania | Wednesday, 1 June 2022, 3.00pm

Tasmanian raised Georgia Griggs was recently awarded an exciting young leaders scholarship as part of agricultural sciences company FMC's Learn Evolve Apply Develop (LEAD) Scholarship Program.

Georgia Griggs grew up in the Huon Valley on the family farm, Griggs Bros, in Castle Forbes Bay and became involved with working on the property growing premium quality apples, cherries and blueberries from a young age.

Fruit Growers Tasmania has recently contacted Georgia to congratulate her and learn more about her industry story.

Time to put Agriskills to work!

Fruit Growers Tasmania | Wednesday, 1 June 2022, 12.55pm

Fruit Growers Tasmania urges all fruit growers and the wider Tasmanian primary industries to participate in the TasTAFE Agriskills Program this winter.

Developed in conjunction with Fruit Growers Tasmania, Agriskills provides new and existing workers essential skills required by the industry and is a great career development pathway for the Agricultural and Production Horticultural industries.

Successful Fruit Growers Tasmania 2022 Conference

Fruit Growers Tasmania | Wednesday, 1 June 2022, 11.00am

Fruit Growers Tasmania held its annual conference last week with great success. An array of industry professionals, growers and researchers presented throughout the event on the latest research findings, production techniques, emerging technologies, opportunities and challenges relating to fruit production in Tasmania.