What do growers want from SWP?
July 14, 2021Until Sunday, 18 July, the Australian Government is seeking feedback on ways to improve Australia’s Seasonal Worker Program…
How is harvest labour changing?
June 16, 2021The 2021 harvest has been uniquely challenging for growers. Looking ahead to the 2022 harvest and beyond, there…
6 tips to harvest the benefits of tax time
June 9, 2021This article has been prepared for informational purposes only, and does not replace independent professional advice. APAL does…
Queen’s Birthday Penalty Rates Reminder
June 3, 2021Ahead of the Queen’s Birthday long weekend, APAL would like to remind growers of the public holiday pay…
Integrated approach to energy underpins innovation
May 11, 2021Seeking out and making the most of available grants and energy schemes has enabled the Radevski business to…
Orchard Business Analysis – update
May 5, 20212019 Orchard Business Analysis and 2020 Forecast Report The Orchard Business Analysis (OBA) and crop forecast, produced annually as…
Collaboration and investment signals bright future
The future of Australia’s apple and pear industry is looking bright with upgrades, investment and collaboration paving the…
Your apple and pear levies at work
March 17, 2021The latest Apple and Pear Fund Annual Investment Plan 2020—21 is now available on Hort Innovation’s website and…
Workplace Covid-19 Vaccinations – are they compulsory?
March 3, 2021With Australia’s vaccine roll out program underway there is genuine hope our community and economy can look forward…
Harvest progress confirms future directions for automation and labour
February 17, 2021Covid-19 has taken a blowtorch to misplaced assumptions and highlighted important future directions for seasonal labour and investment…