Fruit Fly Strategy funding in Victoria: what the budget means for you
June 2, 2021We discuss fruit fly prevention funding with Bronwyn Koll, who will present at the upcoming APAL Forum 2021…
Federal budget extends tax incentives for orchard tech
May 19, 2021With Covid-19 limiting labour supply, many growers turned to orchard and harvest technology – especially picking platforms –…
Netting guidelines open access for Vic and Qld growers
May 12, 2021Queensland and Victorian apple and pear growers can now access the Federal Government’s Horticulture Netting Program grants after…
Collaboration and investment signals bright future
May 5, 2021The future of Australia’s apple and pear industry is looking bright with upgrades, investment and collaboration paving the…
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…
Vic-Tas boost to harvest labour but timing and cost are key
January 27, 2021APAL CEO Phil Turnbull has welcomed the Victorian and Tasmanian governments’ announcement last Friday that will see up…
State roundups: spring edition
September 23, 2020Find out what’s happening in each growing state entering Spring (note that this article was written several weeks…
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…
APAL rejects calls to axe Working Holiday Maker visa program
August 12, 2020APAL has rejected calls to axe the Working Holiday Maker visa program in a bid to increase opportunities…
Webinar Review: Netting
July 29, 2020APAL’s webinar series has been a major hit, with almost 250 people tuning in to listen to…
