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Latest Industry News from Berries Australia March 2019
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US growers share experience at IFTA
Apple and Pear Australia Limited | Tuesday, 12 March 2019, 12.14pm
Contents of this article were sourced from GrowingProduce.com, the aggregate site of American/Western Fruit Grower, American Vegetable Grower, and Florida Grower magazines. Find the original articles by Christina Herrick here and here. The International Fruit Tree Association (IFTA) held its conference on February 24-28. Topics ranged across mechanization, hedging, fruiting walls, and rootstocks, all with an eye to […]
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Tas berry producers explore FOODEX Japan
Fruit Growers Tasmania | Tuesday, 5 March 2019, 5.20pm
FOODEX Japan is currently in full swing in Tokyo, providing an exciting experience for two Tasmanian berry producers. For Richard Clarke (Westerway Raspberry Farm) and Sharon Keetch (Tru Blu Berries), travelling with FGT to take part in the trade show is providing an exciting opportunity to explore export opportunities and develop potential business relationships.
APAL visits new variety growers in Tasmania
Apple and Pear Australia Limited | Tuesday, 5 March 2019, 4.23pm
The yet-to-be-officially-named RS103-110 was put on display for variety partners at the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (DAF) during February. Head of Commercial & Brand Development Craig Chester, who is managing new apple variety projects on behalf of APAL, accompanied Gary Hopewell and Allan McWaters from the DAF to the Huon Valley to visit Andrew […]
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Indonesia-Australian agreement paves way for more workers
Apple and Pear Australia Limited | Tuesday, 5 March 2019, 2.52pm
On 4 March, the Australian government signed the Indonesia-Australia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement after eight years of negotiations. Part of the agreement will see an increase the amount of work and holiday visas for Indonesians from 1000 to 5000, which will increase the number of seasonal workers available next season. The agreement should not otherwise […]
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APAL welcomes Larissa Vaughan to Events role
Apple and Pear Australia Limited | Tuesday, 5 March 2019, 1.13pm
Larissa Vaughan has joined the Communications team as the new Program Manager, taking over from Richelle Zealley who has moved into a new role within APAL. Larissa comes from long background in association/membership event management, including senior event and program manager roles with Australian Institute of Company Directors, CPA, and, most recently, the Urban Development Institute […]
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Southern Victorian Future Orchards® walk postponed
Apple and Pear Australia Limited | Monday, 4 March 2019, 1.14pm
Notice to growers regarding Future Orchards® walk tomorrow Over the weekend, you will have seen reports in the media regarding bushfires in the Bunyip State Park area, not far from our planned Future Orchards® walk venue tomorrow.Thankfully, our host Brad Fankhauser has confirmed that he and the property are safe and secure. However, as of […]
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Quality assured in WA apples
Apple and Pear Australia Limited | Wednesday, 27 February 2019, 10.26am
Western Australian apple growers have launched an intensive apple quality testing program this week to coincide with the launch of 2019 apple season to let consumers know that ‘when you choose to buy a WA apple, it will be a great apple’. A 2017 survey by independent consumer group CHOICE found apples — more than […]
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ACCC update: written agreements and collective bargaining
Apple and Pear Australia Limited | Wednesday, 20 February 2019, 2.22pm
The ACCC has released their half-yearly Small business in focus report, covering the latest developments across the small business, franchising, and agriculture sectors. From July to December 2018, the ACCC received 114 reports and enquiries about agriculture matters. Most of these were about misleading conduct/false representations and consumer guarantees. The report highlights a number of small business […]
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APGASA granted $400,000 to help curb energy costs
Apple and Pear Australia Limited | Tuesday, 19 February 2019, 2.03pm
More than 20 South Australian apple, pear, and cherry growers are set to benefit from a $400,000 grant from the state government for new infrastructure aimed at reducing on-farm energy costs. The funds have been granted to the Apple and Pear Growers Association of South Australia (APGASA) as part of a $1 million state project […]
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