Victoria state report – Apr/Ma
April 20, 2018In the Goulburn Valley, with the pear harvest nearly complete, most growers have commented on the excellent quality…
Labour shortfall prompts automation research
If there’s a single common challenge hovering over Australia’s pome fruit industry it’s labour – specifically, a shortage…
Pacific Island workers good for business and families
With recent Government statistics showing a sharp drop in the number of working visa applicants, apple and pear…
Pacific Island workers good for business and families
With recent Government statistics showing a sharp drop in the number of working visa applicants, apple and pear…
Consumers give insights into what they want in pears
April 18, 2018Australian fruit growers and marketers have a better understanding of what international consumers are looking for when purchasing…
Pear export pilot partners appointed
March 28, 2018New partners appointed to help Hort Innovation develop pear exports will target markets including Hong Kong, Canada, New…
Fair Farms Initiative supports growers and farm workers
March 27, 2018With the treatment of farm workers in the national media spotlight and an increased focus in Australia’s Fair…
Grower portal opens on marketing resources
March 7, 2018Growers can now access apple marketing material via the new Aussie Apple Grower Portal. Launched by Hort Innovation…
Grower portal opens on marketing resources
Growers can now access apple marketing material via the new Aussie Apple Grower Portal. Launched by Hort Innovation…
Fruit fly challenges for the island state
March 1, 2018Mid-January saw news arrive for Tasmanian apple growers that they thought they’d never hear – outbreaks of Queensland…
