Have your say on strengthening Victoria’s biosecurity
January 20, 2021Victoria’s apple and pear growers and the wider industry are invited to complete an online survey as part…
COVID-19 update – new resources available for Victorian growers
August 5, 2020Further COVID-19 Stage 4 Restrictions take effect from midnight tonight for businesses in Melbourne and Stage 3 Restrictions…
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…
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…
Water shortage a unifying issue
July 3, 2019Supporting growers to manage orchards in the face of looming water shortages was top of the agenda when…
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…
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…
Growth in diversification – value-added products
September 3, 2018Exhibiting their value-added products at the Variety Showcase at Hort Connections 2018 was the Mock family with their…
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…
