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The Burst :: Covid-19 News & Updates for Australian berry growers

Berries Australia | Friday, 1 May 2020, 5.10pm

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My Harvest – Matthew Griggs, Huon Valley

Apple and Pear Australia Limited | Wednesday, 29 April 2020, 5.07pm

APAL talks to growers about how their harvest is shaping up, some of the main issues...

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Looking back to the future: building on 50 years’ gains

Apple and Pear Australia Limited | Wednesday, 29 April 2020, 4.27pm

This article was written by John Wilton of AgFirst for Australian Fruitgrower Magazine. The apple industry is very...

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Free tree removal helps remove QFF from Goulburn Valley

Apple and Pear Australia Limited | Wednesday, 29 April 2020, 3.45pm

The notorious Queensland Fruit Fly (QFF) is finding it harder to get a foothold in the Goulburn Murray...

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FGT COVID-19 update: employer information and support

Fruit Growers Tasmania | Friday, 24 April 2020, 1.00pm

The Commonwealth and Tasmanian Governments have released a number of information and financial support initiatives aimed at helping businesses manage during the ongoing COVID-19 situation. These packages are outlined below.

Tasmanian Government announces support for temporary visa holders

Fruit Growers Tasmania | Thursday, 23 April 2020, 1.00pm

Yesterday the Tasmanian Government has announced a number of initiatives to support vulnerable persons residing in Tasmania on temporary visas.

The Government notes it has an estimated 26,000 temporary visa holders currently residing in Tasmania, including students, fruit pickers and skilled workers such as chefs and health workers. Business restrictions and closures have caused incomes for many of these individuals to be stopped or severely curtailed, and they are excluded from accessing financial support through Centrelink.

My harvest – Torrisi family

Apple and Pear Australia Limited | Wednesday, 22 April 2020, 5.34pm

Dianne Torrisi reckons the apples are looking pretty good at their Donnybrook orchard this year, and the Torrisi...

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National Netting Program progressing

Apple and Pear Australia Limited | Wednesday, 22 April 2020, 3.39pm

At the end of 2019, the Federal Government made a series of announcements regarding the establishment of a...

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COVID-19 seasonal worker visa update

Fruit Growers Tasmania | Friday, 17 April 2020, 9.00pm

Employers should be aware of the following changes affecting working holiday and seasonal worker program employees, which have been introduced to help growers manage labour needs during the ongoing COVID-19 situation.