Media release: Japanese consumers to get pick of the bunch of Aussie grapes
Japanese consumers of Australian table grapes will have their pick of the bunch next export season, following the removal of varietal restrictions. The Australian Government today announced a win for Australia’s table grape industry, which has now achieved expanded market access, after a long campaign to increase table grape varieties into Japan. Previously, Australia could […]
Media release: Federal funding for “plug-and-play” table grape traceability solution
Australia’s table grape industry will soon have access to a “plug-and-play” traceability solution designed to enhance customer confidence in and advance exports to Southeast Asian markets. The Australian Table Grape Association (ATGA) was this week awarded funding within a component of the Federal Government’s National Agriculture Traceability Grants program focused on establishing robust traceability practices […]
Trapping efficacy in table grape vineyards for area-wide management of Queensland fruit fly (final report)
Managing Qfly in table grape vineyards has presented a major challenge in recent years, particularly in Greater Sunraysia (Victoria) where around 70% of Australian table grapes are grown. With the withdrawal of several pesticides that previously controlled this pest, an urgent need has arisen for a toolkit of technologies and practices to effectively manage Qfly […]
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 […]
Final report
This comprehensive final report delves deep into the background, technology, and outcomes of the ATGA and Agriculture Victoria table grape traceability pilot.
ATGA secures major pilot project on traceability
Media release
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Pilot commencement
31 August 2021