Government to deliver on long-awaited ag visa
Media release 24 August 2021 The Australian Table Grape Association (ATGA) applauds yesterday’s momentous announcement by the Federal Government to deliver a dedicated agriculture-specific visa (ag visa). CEO Jeff Scott welcomed the announcement as a critical step forward for Australia’s table grape growers. “This is exciting news for the table grape industry,” Mr Scott said. […]
Export registration opens
The Australian table grape export registration system is now open. CEO Jeff Scott opened export registration last week, and growers can read the Industry Advice Notice (IAN) here. Growers and exporters with existing TG numbers would have received a notification from the system to commence registration, but all growers wishing to register for the first time […]
New benefits to eating grapes
A new study published in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology has found grapes increased resistance to sunburn and reduced markers of UV damage. The study’s subjects showed an increase in resistance to sunburn and reduced markers for UV damage. “We saw a significant photoprotective effect with grape consumption and we were able […]