Gender diversity and best practice lead at Ladycroft
June 26, 2019When it comes to developing a horticulture team at Ladycroft Orchard in the Manjimup region of Western Australia,…
SPC sold for $40 million
June 5, 2019Coca-Cola Amatil is selling its Victorian-based Shepparton Preserving Company (SPC) fruit and vegetable processing business to the Shepparton…
Looking after workers, looking after business
March 12, 2019“Protecting the rights of workers is essential to the future profitability and sustainability of Australian agriculture,” – APAL…
Expanded labour options, but some new laws too
January 9, 2019A lot has changed on the labour front since last harvest. Rob Hayes, Victorian State Manager of the…
Tuvalu workers ready to pick your apples and pears
Workers from the tiny South Pacific island nation of Tuvalu are among those keen to take on harvest…
Protecting Workers – Agriculture’s Licence to Operate
November 26, 2018Apple and Pear Australia Ltd (APAL) has categorically condemned the mistreatment of agricultural workers and denounced unscrupulous operators…
Fair Farms Initiative secures $1.5m
November 14, 2018The national Fair Farms Initiative (FFI) designed to improve workplace relations practices across Australian horticulture was given an…
Visa changes announced
November 5, 2018The Prime Minister has announced changes to the Working Holiday Maker and Seasonal Workers Programme (SWP) visas growers…
APAL Chair on future readiness
October 31, 2018APAL Chair, Michele Allan, yesterday highlighted the need for greater cross-sector…
Eyeing the future of robotics
October 21, 2018Robotics and automation will play a key role in fifth-generation fruit grower Mitchell McNab’s plans to drive efficiencies…
