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Finding new growth in a mature market
Apple and Pear Australia Limited | Thursday, 15 November 2018, 4.49pm
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APAL appointment signals export readiness kick-off
Apple and Pear Australia Limited | Wednesday, 14 November 2018, 12.50pm
Apple and Pear Australia Ltd (APAL) is pleased to announce the appointment of Justin Smith to the role of Industry Services & Export Manager. CEO Phil Turnbull said redressing a historical imbalance of investment and focus, particularly in terms of market access and re engaging in export markets, sits firmly core of the new Apple […]
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Fair Farms Initiative secures $1.5m
Apple and Pear Australia Limited | Wednesday, 14 November 2018, 12.06pm
The national Fair Farms Initiative (FFI) designed to improve workplace relations practices across Australian horticulture was given an additional $1.5m in ongoing funding last week. Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced the ongoing funding for the FFI Monday, 5 November following discussions at the recent National Farmer’s Federation (NFF) Congress, where he spoke about the proposed […]
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Growers share insights at FGT “meat & greet”
Fruit Growers Tasmania | Tuesday, 13 November 2018, 7.00am
The FGT team have just come off a busy week heading around all key growing regions for our ‘Meat and Greet’ sessions. FGT CEO Stuart Burgess shares his thoughts on the events and how this will shape the organisation.
2018 Industry investment reports now available
Fruit Growers Tasmania | Thursday, 8 November 2018, 1.45pm
Hort Innovation has now released the annual reports for 2018. These reports detail investment spending for research and marketing projects from national grower levies, and are available here.
Know your responsibility under new heavy vehicle laws
Apple and Pear Australia Limited | Monday, 5 November 2018, 4.48pm
Changes to the Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL) that came into effect on 1 October, 2018, provide that every party in the heavy vehicle transport supply chain has a duty to ensure the safety of their transport activities. This means businesses who own themselves or contract other heavy vehicle owners or drivers to deliver their produce need […]
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Visa changes announced
Apple and Pear Australia Limited | Monday, 5 November 2018, 4.02pm
The Prime Minister has announced changes to the Working Holiday Maker and Seasonal Workers Programme (SWP) visas growers rely on to address labour challenges in Australia. Changes to the Working Holiday Maker program will let backpackers qualify for a third year in Australia by performing additional work in regional industries like agriculture, and will raise […]
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Import risk analysis for US-apples commences
Apple and Pear Australia Limited | Thursday, 1 November 2018, 12.58pm
1 November 2018: The Department of Agriculture and Water Resources (DAWR) has formally commenced an import risk analysis for apples from the Pacific Northwest States (Oregon, Idaho and Washington) of the United States of America. Confirmation of the import risk analysis came via a Biosecurity Advice, issued via the DAWR website earlier today. Involving a […]
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APAL Chair on future readiness
Apple and Pear Australia Limited | Wednesday, 31 October 2018, 5.01pm
APAL Chair, Michele Allan, yesterday highlighted the need for greater cross-sector collaboration, rapid commercialisation of R&D techniques, and a stronger focus on ‘customer centricity’ as just three important challenges facing apple and pear growers. Speaking at APAL’s AGM in Melbourne on Tuesday 30 October, Michele said increasing focus on ‘customer centricity’ would be important for […]
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The New Mango Emoji Has Arrived
Hort Innovation | Wednesday, 31 October 2018, 4.22pm
Today represents a symbolic day for emoji lovers from all around the world. But Aussie mango lovers are in especially good spirits after the release of the long-anticipated mango emoji. The launch arrives after a two-year-strong campaign led by Australian Mangoes and funded through Hort Innovation with national consumer and grower support to lobby the emoji…
