Securing the seasonal workforce, state by state – Part Two
August 26, 2020Prime Minister Scott Morrison last Friday announced the intention to restart the Seasonal Workers Programme (SWP), which could…
Research into bushfire recovery focused on helping growers
A new national project will focus on delivering practical management options to horticultural industries recovering from bushfires. The…
APAL aiming to address workforce availability issues
August 12, 2020APAL is working with state and federal governments and other industry bodies to ensure a timely response to increasing concerns over workforce availability. The COVID-19 pandemic has…
APAL rejects calls to axe Working Holiday Maker visa program
APAL has rejected calls to axe the Working Holiday Maker visa program in a bid to increase opportunities…
Availability of labour among the key issues for APAL advocacy
July 29, 2020APAL has identified four key points of advocacy that are of current interest, with the short-term availability of…
From the CEO: Responding to adversity
July 8, 20202020 is a year like no other. COVID-19 has changed lives, lifestyles, and livelihoods around the globe. We…
Media Centre
July 3, 2020Apple and Pear Australia Limited (APAL) is Australia’s peak industry body representing Australia’s $600 million apple and pear…
South Australian growers to receive netting funding
July 1, 2020The South Australian Government has announced $14.6 million worth of funding to the state’s horticulture industry as part…
APAL welcomes Federal funding for Apple Industry Bushfire Recovery Program
June 24, 2020APAL has welcomed the Federal Government’s announcement of $31 million of funding to support NSW and SA growers and their communities rebuild following the…
Help shape and develop Future Business
June 17, 2020Does your job involve the business and commercial side of growing apples and pears? We believe it’s important…