TG22500 Table Grapes India Outbound Mission 2022
Outbound mission program plays an important role supporting table grape exporters to expandtheir potential in international markets and increase their revenue. Hort Innovation conducted an outbound mission to India last year in a bid to connect table grape exporters to import partners, wholesalers, and potential retail buyers. Read the full report to discover insights.
Q&A: Season in the regions
We hear from producers in most of our production regions on season highs and lows. Joe Garreffa, Euston/Robinvale, Sturt Produce Overall, how is the season progressing for NSW growers? Overall, the season for NSW growers has been progressing well, despite the 2-3 week delay to the start of the season. This, however, caused an overlap […]
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.
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
ATGA welcomes new board members
The Australian Table Grape Association (ATGA) board welcomed two new delegates last week, following its 2022 annual general meeting. Two long-term industry supporters will join the board, following the departure of ATGA trailblazers Nick Muraca and David Agg. Robinvale grower Don Albanese and Riverland grower Bill Avery will join as Victorian and South Australian delegates […]
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