Accidental spray drift into vineyards
Autumn is the season to keep an eye out for herbicide drift into vineyards If weather conditions are conducive to spray drift while dryland farmers are spraying weeds, there is a risk of unintended/accidental spray drift into nearby vineyards. Unfortunately, grapevines are extremely susceptible to damage from very low concentrations of 2,4-D or other growth regulator […]
Foodex 2023
Early this month ATGA represented Australian table grapes at Foodex, Japan, with Global Victoria. Take a look at our slideshow of images, including ATGA’s Karen Connolly, the Global Victoria site, Brand Australia site and international exhibitor stands.
Pick of the Bunch • 9 March 2023
In this Pick of the Bunch:
A guide to food safety and quality assurance programs
This guide provides an overview of food safety and quality assurance, what it means, and some of the most common programs available in Australia.
Vine magazine • February 2023
The February to April edition of the Vine is out now.
Pick of the Bunch • 23 February 2023
In this Pick of the Bunch:
Managing redback spiders in table grapes
Redback spiders (Latrodectus hasselti) are found across Australia, in all table grape-growing regions. While they are not aggressive, and avoid humans, redback spiders can pose a threat to both consumers of table grapes and producers, harvest workers, packers and transporters. This factsheet aims to provide information on managing the risk of injury to consumers and […]
Pick of the Bunch • 9 February 2023
In this Pick of the Bunch, 2021/22 Hort Statistics Handbook launches soon and more.
Pick of the Bunch • 26 January 2023
In this Pick of the Bunch:
Global recognition for traceability pilot
The ATGA’s table grape traceability pilot has been recognised on the world stage after being awarded a global packaging award. The pilot, one of the largest traceability and authentication projects deployed in Australia, achieved global recognition last week after taking out a WorldStar Packaging Award, facilitated by the World Packaging Organisation. The pilot was one […]