NSW Ballykeane orchards sold to Megafruits Australia
January 19, 2021The long-held Ballykeane apple and pear orchards, near Orange in central-west NSW, have sold to a newly-registered Megafruits…
Greens sell Lenswood orchard for $1.2 million
February 18, 2020South Australia’s Green family has sold one of its Adelaide orchards for $1.2 million, after 50 years…
Growers take over Kanzi management in Australia
January 28, 2020Five of the country’s leading apple growers have joined forces to launch a new brand management business and…
Strengthening food safety through data and risk assessment
August 13, 2019In consultation with APAL, microbiologist Elizabeth Frankish has put together a short survey about current packhouse practices to…
GMV Regional Fruit Fly Project secures extension
August 12, 2019Victoria’s Minister for Agriculture Jaclyn Symes has announced the Goulburn Murray Valley (GMV) Regional Fruit Fly Project will…
Open applications for Coles Nurture Fund 2019
Coles launched the $50 million Nurture Fund in April 2015 to help small businesses innovate and grow. Since…
Has your labour hire provider applied for a licence?
August 8, 2019Victorian growers are encouraged to check with their labour hire providers that they have applied for a licence…
ACCC referral of producer reaches penalty in Federal Court
August 6, 2019The ACCC has proven willing to enforce recent changes to the Horticultural Code of Conduct by identifying terms of…
Tree knowledge key to meeting climate challenge
July 24, 2019Key points Understand key risk periods in growth cycle Know which intervention gives best tree/profit outcome Manage water…
Winter Biosecurity update
July 10, 2019Winter is the perfect time to ensure your farm biosecurity plan is in working order, says the NSW…
