APAL springs back into local orchards as states tackle labour issue
September 16, 2020APAL’s spring Future Orchards® walks will return to orchards in South Australia, Queensland, Western Australia and Tasmania, with Victoria and…
Optimising the performance of your seasonal workforce
September 15, 2020As industry works to improve access to harvest labour, the focus is on ensuring growers can use the…
Automation, harvest assist, and more options to reduce labour load
September 9, 2020Rising chances of labour shortages next harvest have left growers in the lurch when it comes to picking…
Think outside the box when it comes to sourcing workers
September 2, 2020Industry and State and Federal Governments continue to work to ensure the availability of labour for the apple and pear industry through the peak demand period…
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…
Securing the seasonal workforce, state by state
August 19, 2020Seasonal workforce availability: What’s happening in your state Labour availability is a priority for apple and pear growers nationally, with negotiations to allow Pacific Islands workers entry to the…
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…
New Harvest Trail services to help connect industry
July 1, 2020From 1 July 2020, HLS and the NHLIS will be renamed Harvest Trail Services (HTS) and the Harvest…
Seasonal workers redefine ‘unskilled’
Efficient, productive, committed workers that return each year and don’t need retraining – more and more growers are…
Coles becomes latest retailer to back Fair Farm initiative
May 27, 2020Coles’ decision to accept Fair Farms ethical employment certification means the industry-developed scheme is now accepted by the…
