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Berries Australia | Thursday, 21 July 2022, 5.14pm

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Varroa mite detections in NSW – Update

Apple and Pear Australia Limited | Wednesday, 13 July 2022, 9.24am

Varroa mite (Varroa destructor) was detected in sentinel hives at the Port of Newcastle on Wednesday 22 June...

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Latest updates: Varroa mite incursion

Apple and Pear Australia Limited | Thursday, 7 July 2022, 4.07pm

Varroa mite (Varroa destructor) was detected in two of six sentinel hives at the Port of Newcastle, NSW...

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South Australian and Western Australian blueberry market access update

Fruit Growers Tasmania | Monday, 4 July 2022, 12.00pm

Biosecurity Tasmania has released a letter for growers to advise on updates regarding the blueberry fruit trade into protected markets via a Pest Free Places of Production (PFPP) protocol.

APAL Board nominations now open – Qld, Tas and Pears

Apple and Pear Australia Limited | Friday, 1 July 2022, 2.00pm

APAL is seeking nominations to fill three Director vacancies on the Board of Directors representing Queensland, Tasmania and...

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Dealing with buyers: Tips from a former buyer

Apple and Pear Australia Limited | Tuesday, 28 June 2022, 10.04am

Founder of Doggylicious and host of the Retail Ready podcast, Ben Whyatt, admits that he doesn’t know much...

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Tasmanian blueberry rust technical review

Fruit Growers Tasmania | Monday, 20 June 2022, 10.00am

Commencing in June 2022, Biosecurity Tasmania (BT), in close consultation with the industry, will begin a technical review to assess the suitability of the current blueberry rust containment-based approach.

Minimum Wage Increases & Super Guarantee moves to 10.5%

Berries Australia | Friday, 17 June 2022, 5.22pm

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Valuable meeting with the NRRA on Huon Valley 2021 storm

Fruit Growers Tasmania | Wednesday, 15 June 2022, 4.00pm

On Saturday 11 June 2022 notable Huon valley growers who were impacted by the terrible December storms in 2021 met at Willie Smith’s Apple Shed with representatives from the National Recovery and Resilience Agency (NRRA).

This meeting was an opportunity for growers to share their personal stories of how the storm affected their crops and income and gain a better understanding of the role NRRA plays.

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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