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HARPS updates Terminology on the HARPS Decision Graphic has been updated in the ‘Action Required’ section for Tier 1, Tier 2 and Tier 3 businesses. This change clarifies that business in these tiers require HARPS approval, where the previous wording stated these tier business “may require HARPS approval”. Additionally, further clarification has been provided on sales transactions from one wholesaler to another without handling product under a Tier 3 wholesaler. More information is available on the HARPS website.
BOM issues La Nina watch. 9/7/2020. A La Nina watch has been issued by the Bureau of Meteorology for the first time since February 2018, strengthening evidence that Australia may be heading out of drought. Read more from the ABC.
CQ: avocado grower new BFVG chair. 8/7/2020. Bundaberg avocado and macadamia grower Joe Lyons is the new chair of the Bundaberg Fruit & Vegetable Group (BFVG). Fellow avocado grower Craig Van Rooyan is now deputy chair. Read more from BFVG.
WA: Stewart Learmonth retiring. 7/7/2020. Pest control can make or break a new crop — as retiring Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development entomologist Stewart Learmonth has witnessed over a career that has spanned nearly half a century. Read more in the Countryman.
Biosecurity: translated resources for seasonal workers. 3/7/2020. Plant Health Australia has produced a video and fact sheet in nine languages to help farm workers learn about the simple things they can do to reduce the risk of spreading plant pests and diseases. Find the resources here.
The state of plant biosecurity in Australia. 2/7/2020. The National Plant Biosecurity Status Report for 2019 has just been released by Plant Health Australia (PHA), bringing together contributions from over 100 government, industry and research organisations, including Avocados Australia. Read more from Plant Health Australia.
Victorian fruit fly funding extended. 1/7/2020. Victoria’s key fruit production regions will continue to be protected from the impacts of Queensland fruit fly with an extension of funding from the Victorian Government, including $511,900 for the Mildura area. Read more.
Hort Innovation signs new Deed of Agreement. 1/7/2020. On 24 June, Hort Innovation signed a new Deed of Agreement with the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment. This document is the funding agreement that allows for levies and government contributions to be transferred from the government to Hort Innovation, and that governs how Hort Innovation subsequently invests those funds. Read the agreement here.
COVID-19: Victorian outbreak impacts Coles distribution centre. 30/6/2020. On 28 June, Victoria’s Chief Health Officer Brett Sutton revealed a worker at Coles' Laverton distribution centre was among the state's latest coronavirus cases and that they had been at work for "three days while infectious”. At the time, Coles said the testing at Laverton had caused "short-term delays" on some deliveries of items to stores. Read more from the ABC.
South Australia: hailstorm recovery projects. 30/6/2020. The South Australian Government has launched a $180,000 Business Growth Productivity Program for Riverland food producers impact by hailstorms last year. The program includes three workshops and access to farm business management software. Read more. There’s a second program to install new, or replace netting damaged in recent years. Read more.
Nuffield scholarships available. 30/6/2020. Interested in the opportunity to receive a $30,000 bursary to study leading-edge global agriculture? Nuffield's global network is what sets this program apart, enabling participants to learn firsthand how other businesses are tackling global issues and barriers in agriculture. Visit nuffield.com.au for more details and how to apply.
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