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Visa extensions welcome, uniform approach sought from states

Citrus Business solutions & labour General April 4, 2020



Citrus Australia has welcomed today’s (April 4) Federal Government decision to allow Working Holiday Makers (backpackers) and Pacific Islanders to extend their stay for up to 12 months of work.

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Hort Innovation handbook released

General April 3, 2020



The latest edition of the Australian Horticulture Statistics Handbook is now live.

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Coronavirus workplace casualties offered leg-up picking fruit

Business solutions & labour General April 1, 2020



Workers who have found themselves unexpectedly unemployed amid the coronavirus crisis in North Queensland are quickly filling the void when it comes to the backpacker shortage.

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Backpackers stay to assist Tasmanian fruit growers

Business solutions & labour General April 1, 2020



With borders closing and quarantine measures are put in place around the world, some backpackers are choosing to stay in Tasmania to wait out the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Growers push on with harvest as food supply chain stands strong

Pome fruit General Post harvest March 28, 2020



Australia’s fresh food supply chain is standing strong as the COVID-19 situation continues to evolve.

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Australian industry calls for visa relief

General March 24, 2020



Industry bodies from right across Australia’s horticultural sector have called on the Federal government to extend the visas of foreign workers in the midst of the coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak.

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Reducing synthetic chemical use

Fertilisers & nutrition General March 23, 2020



An Australian product that allows growers to optimise yield and reduce environmental impact through the use of naturally occurring microbes and fungi, is growing in popularity.

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$70k research grant for Adelaide Hills fruit growers

General March 18, 2020



A groundbreaking research project into the recovery of fruit trees following bushfires has been launched in the Adelaide Hills.

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New grants for Queensland exporters

General March 17, 2020



The Queensland Government has opened applications for a $500,000 industry grants package to support Queensland agribusiness exporters directly affected by coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

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Coronavirus pandemic driving strong demand for local produce

General March 16, 2020



As the Coronavirus crisis plays out across the globe, Australian consumers appear to be rushing to boost their immunity with locally grown produce.

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State and Federal Governments meet with APAL, growers as bushfire rebuild begins

General March 12, 2020



The rebuild of several of Australia’s iconic apple growing regions is urgently required and the industry continues to extensively engage with both Federal and State Governments to assist in this process.

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Understanding microbial risks vital

General March 11, 2020



Australian tree fruit growers and packers invest significant time and money in ensuring food safety through the application of good agricultural and good hygienic practices and compliance with the safety standards of quality assurance schemes such as Freshcare.

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BOM's autumn outlook forecast

General Feb. 28, 2020



The BOM's autumn outlook forecasts a generally drier north and wetter south.

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Armyworm found on mainland

General Feb. 24, 2020



Biosecurity Queensland have confirmed that a single armyworm moth had been detected at Bamaga at the tip of Cape York. The armyworm is known to damage more than 350 different plant species, including fruit crops.

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Greens sell Lenswood orchard for $1.2 million

Pome fruit General Feb. 20, 2020



South Australia’s Green family has sold one of its Adelaide orchards for $1.2 million, after 50 years of apple growing at the site to a Singaporean businessman.

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