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WA deals with fruit fly outbreak. 17/4/2020. The Western Australian Government has introduced strong control measures to stop the spread of the destructive pest, Queensland fruit fly, following an outbreak in Dalkeith and surrounds in Perth. Read more.
Prime Minister says at least four more weeks. 16/4/2020. Behaviour restrictions placed on Australians to control the COVID-19 outbreak would remain for at least the next four weeks, Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced yesterday. Read more in InQueensland.
Workers’ compensation claims lodged for COVID-19. 16/4/2020. Dozens of Australians have lodged workers’ compensation claims related to Covid-19, prompting fresh warnings that employers must take heed of their employees’ health and safety during the pandemic. Read more in the Guardian Australia. Meanwhile, EBA rules have also changed, with the notice period reduced from seven days to one. Read more in the Sydney Morning Herald.
Import conditions for Chilean avocado released. 15/4/2020. The Australian Government has released the import conditions for avocados from Chile. You can read the conditions here.
WA considering loosening the rules. 15/4/2020. In coming weeks, Premier Mark McGowan said he would look at which of the state’s tough restrictions could be softened. However, he says opening interstate borders was unlikely to happen in the near to medium term. Read more in Yahoo News.
CQ: consultant says Paradise Dam can be repaired. 15/4/2020 Queensland’s faulty Paradise Dam could be repaired and returned to its full storage capacity for a fraction of the $700m cost being considered by the Queensland Government, the commission of inquiry into the dam’s construction has been told. Read more.
Supermarket demand could expand to premium products 14/4/2020. As families balance savings from entertainment, eating out and food service, and factor in government stimulus package funds, the supercharged supermarket demand should extend to higher-cost supermarket items, analysts believe. Read more in The Land.
Fall army worm: AVPMA issues emergency use permit. 14/4/2020. The AVPMA has issued an emergency permit for Methomyl for fall army worm. To view the permit, search for PER89293 here. (The permit may not have been loaded to the site yet.)
Farms taking steps to protect local communities. 13/4/2020. COVID-19 restrictions and risks of shutdown in the event of an infection are a challenge for horticulturalists whose businesses rely on itinerant and seasonal labour, and farms are taking human biosecurity seriously. Read more from the ABC here and here.
Marketing released for Maluma. 9/4/2020. While the Australian avocado season has traditionally been dominated by two varieties - Hass and Shepard - an Australian company is hoping to grow their new Viavi brand with small volumes now on the market. Read more in FreshPlaza.
WA: avocado production expanding. 7/4/2020. Western Australia land asset developer, manager and investor, Alterra, has secured a 300ha avocado project, set to be based in the Pemberton region, in the state’s south-west. Read more in Asiafruit.
Q: New Reef regulations postponed. 6/4/2020. The Queensland Government has postponed the implementation of the new horticulture activities requirements until June 2021. Consultation on the draft standard conditions will recommence later in 2020. Read more.
New integrated pest management project needs feedback Researchers from a new Hort Innovation Avocado Fund project, the Review and extension of avocado pests and their management (AV19001) need to hear from you to help assess the current approaches being used for managing insects and mites. This information will be used to identify areas in need of further research and extension investment and areas which don’t. Click here to take the survey.
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