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 […]
Consumer usage and attitude tracking 2022/23 (MT21202)
This investment is providing a category tracking service to allow various horticultural categories to better understand consumer usage and attitudes and the effectiveness of marketing campaigns. The initial phase of the program will run for three months to ensure that the continuous tracker runs effectively, after which a longer-term program will be put in place. The […]
PALM scheme consultation
Are you an Approved Employer or have you used workers under the PALM Scheme? The Australian Government has decided to consolidate the domestic (onshore) delivery of the PALM scheme within the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations (DEWR). This means, following consultations and planning, gradually transferring the functions and responsibilities that support domestic delivery from […]
Pick of the Bunch • 12 January 2023
In this Pick of the Bunch:
Vine magazine • November 2022
Inside our November to January edition of the Vine, we take a look at the table grape traceability pilot – from beginning to end! Several profiles of respected industry members feature. We reflect on the board career of Nick Muraca and the integral role he has played in the development of the ATGA and in pushing […]