Earlier this year Summerfruit Australia Limited prepared and distributed information and a formal vote to growers and levy payers about proposed amendments to part of the stone fruit levy and charge. They formally submitted the proposal to amend the stone fruit levy and charge to the Minister and the proposal has now entered an objection period.
Fruit Growers Tasmania and Berries Australia held a very successful Blueberry growers’ workshop at Campbell Town on Friday 23 September. Blueberry rust identification and control was the main theme for the event.
Safe Farming Tasmania and Fruit Growers Tasmania hosted a state-wide series of information sessions to discuss safety and other workplace issues affecting fruit growers and their workers.