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Hort Awards

Fruit eNews edition 299

Fruit Growers Tasmania | Friday, 22 May 2026, 10.00am

In this edition
  • Celebrating Tasmanian finalists in the 2026 horticulture awards
  • New variety part of expansion for strawberry propagator
  • Free workplace health and safety support for small and medium businesses
  • Free support to help protect your business from cyber threats
  • Fuel Supply Update
  • Fruit Growers Tasmania Cherry Workshop
  • Release of the Tasmanian Trade Strategy 2030 and Annual Action Plan 2026-27
  • Subsidised training fees available for Tasmanians
  • Submitting Decision Ready Nominations & Visa Applications
  • Funding for benchmarking and building capability
  • Build new skills and networks on orchard walks
  • Upcoming Orchard Convos webinar series
  • Public consultation on options to improve quad bike safety in the workplace
  • Fruit Growers Tasmania Fruit Industry Census
  • Nominations for the 2026 Tasmanian Biosecurity Awards are now open
  • Applications are now open for the 2026 Tasmanian Export Awards!
  • Hort Innovation Grower and Partner Survey
  • Shape the future of the Apple and Pear Industry
  • Summerfruit Australia Conference 2026
  • WorkSafe Tasmania Conference 2026
  • Safe farming - farm machinery retrieval awareness sessions
  • Save the date for the 34th Fruit Growers Tasmania Conference
  • Fruit and water testing services
  • 26Ten Workplace and Get Ready Grants

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2023-24 Scorecard

Fruit eNews edition 298

Fruit Growers Tasmania | Monday, 18 May 2026, 8.30am

In this edition
  • Scorecard highlights strong growth of fresh fruit sector in Tasmania
  • Fruit Growers Tasmania Cherry Workshop - new date!
  • Fuel Supply Update
  • Public consultation on options to improve quad bike safety in the workplace
  • Fruit Growers Tasmania Fruit Industry Census
  • Blueberry rust management project outcomes and recommendations
  • A new era for agriculture education in Tasmania
  • From COVID tracking to crop protection
  • Nominations for the 2026 Tasmanian Biosecurity Awards are now open
  • Submitting Decision Ready Nominations & Visa Applications
  • Agritourism resources for new businesses
  • Wyma Solutions to Unveil Micron Filter XL at Hort Connections 2026
  • Hort Innovation Grower and Partner Survey
  • Grow your orchardist career with the APAL Short Course in Fruit Production
  • Shape the future of the Apple and Pear Industry
  • Tasmanian Training Awards
  • Applications are now open for the 2026 Tasmanian Export Awards!
  • Applications open for the Export Essentials Program
  • Hort Innovation Impact Update at Hort Connections
  • Grower Funding is back and now available!
  • Weed management in plasticulture systems
  • Summerfruit Australia Conference 2026
  • WorkSafe Tasmania Conference 2026
  • Safe farming - farm machinery retrieval awareness sessions
  • Save the date for the 34th Fruit Growers Tasmania Conference
  • Fruit and water testing services
  • 26Ten Workplace and Get Ready Grants

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Hobart Airport video

Fruit eNews edition 297

Fruit Growers Tasmania | Friday, 8 May 2026, 2.30pm

In this edition
  • Hobart Airport - supporting Tasmanian fresh fruit trade
  • Australian Fuel Security and Resilience package
  • Applications open for the Export Essentials Program
  • Shape the future of the Apple and Pear Industry
  • Fruit Growers Tasmania Cherry Workshop - Save the date!
  • Blueberry rust workshops
  • Summerfruit Australia Conference 2026
  • Boosting the resilience of Tasmanian farmers
  • Helping growers stop having to throw money away
  • Have your say on weed management in plasticulture systems
  • PET Forum - Best Practice Employment and Practical Systems
  • Fruit Growers Tasmania Fruit Industry Census
  • Applications are now open for the 2026 Tasmanian Export Awards!
  • Farmers needed for gap-year program
  • Hort Innovation Impact Update at Hort Connections
  • Grower Funding is back and now available!
  • WorkSafe Tasmania Conference 2026
  • Safe farming - farm machinery retrieval awareness sessions
  • Save the date for the 34th Fruit Growers Tasmania Conference
  • Fruit and water testing services
  • 26Ten Workplace and Get Ready Grants

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Fruit eNews edition 296

Fruit Growers Tasmania | Monday, 4 May 2026, 9.30am

In this edition
  • Fruit Growers Tasmania NEEDS YOU!
  • Freshcare - supporting Industry Through Current National Fuel Challenges
  • Agfest 2026
  • Applications are now open for the 2026 Tasmanian Export Awards!
  • WorkSafe Tasmania Conference 2026
  • Used Hop Poles available
  • Trans-Tasman Pilot May Improve Access to New Ag Chem Products
  • Farmers needed for gap-year program
  • Fine Food Australia 2026 - expression of interest now open
  • Hort Innovation Impact Update at Hort Connections
  • Grower Funding is back and now available!
  • Cherry Picked Podcast
  • Sprout Tasmania survey
  • Fruit and water testing services
  • Safe farming - farm machinery retrieval awareness sessions
  • Save the date for the 34th Fruit Growers Tasmania Conference
  • 26Ten Workplace and Get Ready Grants
  • 2027 Nuffield Scholarship applications are now open

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FHA 2026 - Peter on stand

Fruit eNews edition 295

Fruit Growers Tasmania | Wednesday, 29 April 2026, 10.00am

In this edition
  • Fruit Growers Tasmania promoting quality Tasmanian grown fruit in Singapore
  • Blissful season blooms for Tasmanian apple grower
  • Applications are now open for the 2026 Tasmanian Export Awards!
  • Terry hands over the reins of TAPG
  • New service to help navigate trade
  • Protecting Tasmania from fruit fly
  • Release of the Plant Biosecurity Manual Tasmania 2026
  • Tasmanian Berry Industry Development Officer opportunity
  • Irrigation Season Extended
  • Farmers needed for gap-year program
  • Fair Farms Program Document Updates - Version 4
  • Grower Funding is back and now available!
  • Fine Food Australia 2026 - expression of interest now open
  • Fruit Growers Tasmania Fruit Industry Census extended
  • Fruit and water testing services
  • Safe farming - farm machinery retrieval awareness sessions
  • Are You Bogged Mate?
  • Save the date for the 34th Fruit Growers Tasmania Conference
  • 26Ten Workplace and Get Ready Grants
  • Applications for the 2026 Churchill Fellowships are now open!
  • 2027 Nuffield Scholarship applications are now open

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Cherry picking

Fruit eNews edition 294

Fruit Growers Tasmania | Friday, 10 April 2026, 10.30am

In this edition
  • The stars align for Tasmanian cherry exporters!
  • Tasmanian apple grower praises ‘brilliant’ season
  • Tasmanian Berry Industry Development Officer opportunity
  • Managing fuel cost impacts: Support for small businesses
  • Mental health support and resources
  • Confirmation of deferred phased transition to full cost recovery for export regulatory services
  • Supporting Tasmanian cherry growers adapt to a changing climate
  • Grower Funding is back and now available!
  • Northern blueberry rust workshop
  • Strengthening Supplier–Retailer Relationships in Fresh Produce
  • Hort IQ Webinar: What does sustainability really mean to Australian fresh produce shoppers?
  • Fine Food Australia 2026 - expression of interest now open
  • Safe farming - farm machinery retrieval awareness sessions
  • Fruit Growers Tasmania Fruit Industry Census extended
  • Fruit and water testing services
  • Freshcare 2025 Annual Review
  • Australian-Grown Innovation
  • Yield forecasting and harvest optimisation with Polybee
  • Ag Innovation Expo 2026
  • 'Open Gates' Agritourism Insights events
  • Are You Bogged Mate?
  • Save the date for the 34th Fruit Growers Tasmania Conference
  • 26Ten Workplace and Get Ready Grants
  • Applications for the 2026 Churchill Fellowships are now open!
  • 2027 Nuffield Scholarship applications are now open

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Fruit eNews edition 293

Fruit Growers Tasmania | Wednesday, 8 April 2026, 8.00am

In this edition
  • Global conflict continues to drive up costs for growers
  • Crisp, Juicy and Ripe for the Picking: Tasmanian Apples Arrive
  • Blueberry rust workshops - registration now open
  • Tasmanian cherry season debrief 2025-26
  • Australia-EU deal to remove tariffs on fruit and vegetables
  • Australian agriculture in a snapshot
  • Farmsafe Australia Safer Farmers Ambassadors Network
  • New national trials launched to help growers tap into $2.5bn opportunity in unsold produce
  • Fruit Growers Tasmania Fruit Industry Census extended
  • Fruit and water testing services
  • Build your capability in the orchard
  • Summerfruit Notice of Intent to Activate the Biosecurity Response Levy - clarification
  • International Fresh Produce Safety Symposium 2026
  • Carbon that counts
  • Australian-Grown Innovation
  • Yield forecasting and harvest optimisation with Polybee
  • Ag Innovation Expo 2026
  • 'Open Gates' Agritourism Insights events
  • Are You Bogged Mate?
  • Save the date for the 34th Fruit Growers Tasmania Conference
  • 26Ten Workplace and Get Ready Grants
  • Applications for the 2026 Churchill Fellowships are now open!
  • 2027 Nuffield Scholarship applications are now open

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Fuel
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Fruit eNews edition 291

Fruit Growers Tasmania | Monday, 30 March 2026, 3.40pm

In this edition
  • Tasmania introduces new fuel laws
  • Blueberry rust workshops - registration now open
  • Agriculture Strategy consultation roundtable
  • Australia-EU trade deal brings mixed outlook for horticulture sector
  • Funding boost for drought trials for apple and cherry growers
  • Tasmanian cherry season debrief 2025-26
  • Hillwood Berries fights rising costs with autonomous vehicles and data-driven farming
  • New National Fruit Fly Council Manager
  • Build your capability in the orchard
  • Last chance to nominate for the 2026 APAL Awards for Excellence!
  • Fruit and water testing services - Easter lab closures
  • Don't forget to complete your Fruit Growers Tasmania Fruit Industry Census
  • Summerfruit Notice of Intent to Activate the Biosecurity Response Levy - clarification
  • Carbon that counts
  • Webinar: April seasonal update
  • 'Open Gates' Agritourism Insights events
  • Ag Innovation Expo 2026
  • Are You Bogged Mate?
  • Save the date for the 34th Fruit Growers Tasmania Conference
  • Don’t miss your chance to join the new online Seasonal Produce Guide
  • 26Ten Workplace and Get Ready Grants
  • Diversity in Agriculture Leadership
  • Applications for the 2026 Churchill Fellowships are now open!
  • 2027 Nuffield Scholarship applications are now open

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DAFF CRIS Consultation

Fruit eNews edition 290

Fruit Growers Tasmania | Monday, 23 March 2026, 9.40am

In this edition
  • Export Cost Recovery Consultation submission
  • Horticulture Code of Conduct review submission
  • Tasmanian cherry season debrief 2025-26
  • Tasmanian Government strengthens focus on fuel security
  • 2026 APAL Awards for Excellence nominations closing soon!
  • Are You Bogged Mate?
  • Skilled Refugee Program
  • PALM scheme Approved Employer Guidelines 2.1 now available
  • Workers Compensation workshops
  • 26Ten Workplace and Get Ready Grants
  • Carbon that counts
  • Food Hospitality Asia Singapore
  • Applications open for the export of strawberries to Thailand in 2026
  • Summerfruit Notice of Intent to Activate the Biosecurity Response Levy
  • Don't forget to complete your Fruit Growers Tasmania Fruit Industry Census
  • Hort IQ Webinar: How to win in today’s snacking market
  • 'Open Gates' Agritourism Insights events
  • Webinar: April seasonal update
  • Ag Innovation Expo 2026
  • Save the date for the 34th Fruit Growers Tasmania Conference
  • Diversity in Agriculture Leadership
  • Applications for the 2026 Churchill Fellowships are now open!
  • 2027 Nuffield Scholarship applications are now open
  • Don’t miss your chance to join the new online Seasonal Produce Guide
  • Fruit and water testing services

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