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Latest News from Berries Australia October 2018
Berries Australia | Tuesday, 16 October 2018, 2.35pm
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US apple imports to be considered
Apple and Pear Australia Limited | Tuesday, 16 October 2018, 10.01am
Apple and Pear Industry Update APAL has been advised that the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources will begin an import risk analysis for apples from the Pacific Northwest States (Oregon, Idaho and Washington) of the United States of America in November 2018. This is the result of a direct request by the US Government. […]
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Industry strategy: Laying out the industry plan for action
Apple and Pear Australia Limited | Monday, 15 October 2018, 3.54pm
Over the next five years, the apple and pear industry has the potential to positively shift its commercial and sustainability prospects. This is the core message to come out of the new Apple and Pear Industry Strategy 2018-2023 co-ordinated on behalf of the industry by APAL. It’s a positive outlook for growers operating in an […]
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Plans for national crisis management plan
Apple and Pear Australia Limited | Wednesday, 10 October 2018, 5.26pm
Apple and pear industry groups will work together to develop a national cross-jurisdictional crisis management plan to ensure consumers have access to clear, consistent, and fact-based information in the event of any future concerns around food safety. State apple and pear association representatives meeting at an APAL-convened gathering in Melbourne on 8 October to discuss […]
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Hort Innovation Board candidates announced
Hort Innovation | Tuesday, 9 October 2018, 6.25pm
At Hort Innovation’s 2018 Annual General Meeting in November, voting members will elect three directors to the Hort Innovation Board. Seven candidates for the positions have now been announced, with voting members encouraged to get to know the candidates in the profiles listing their past and current experience below. More information about each candidate will also…
Empowering women in hort through leadership scholarships
Hort Innovation | Wednesday, 3 October 2018, 4.25pm
Women who are current and emerging leaders in the Australian horticulture industry can now apply for a leadership development scholarship valued up to $10,941. Funded by Hort Innovation and Women & Leadership Australia (WLA), the scholarship grants cover up to 60 per cent of the cost of the training programs. Hort Innovation chief executive officer,…
New appointment to boost jobs in Southeast Qld
Apple and Pear Australia Limited | Wednesday, 3 October 2018, 12.26pm
Queensland’s Growcom has appointed Craig Dillon to service agriculture employers across south-east Queensland to alleviate any stress they may face when trying to source new staff members. “Agriculture is a volatile industry, with seasonal changes highly influencing workface needs, and it can be an uphill battle trying to promote its benefits to jobseekers,”said Growcom Workforce Development […]
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APAL strengthens growers’ voice with advocacy appointment
Apple and Pear Australia Limited | Friday, 21 September 2018, 1.55pm
Apple and Pear Australia Ltd (APAL) is pleased to announce the appointment of Jeremy Griffith to the new role of Head of Advocacy and Government Relations. CEO Phil Turnbull said advocacy was an important area for both APAL and the apple and pear industry and the new role would significantly strengthen growers’ voice and representation […]
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Federal Export Grants for Small to Medium Businesses
Apple and Pear Australia Limited | Friday, 21 September 2018, 10.30am
The Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) grant opportunity will support SME Export Hubs in the development of local, regional, and Indigenous brands through business collaborations in the identified areas of competitive strength. The grants range from $150,000 to $1.5 million to help establish and/or operate Small and Medium Enterprises export hubs in the six Growth […]
DPIPWE Fruit Fly Update
Fruit Growers Tasmania | Thursday, 20 September 2018, 3.05pm
DPIPWE and Biosecurity Tasmania have released an information letter to all Tasmanian fruit growers detailing changes to the ongoing Tasmanian fruit fly response. Download the letter or
