Grower News
Grower News
Dry Seasonal Conditions - What support is available?
On 12 September, $5 million of additional support was announced focussing on drought affected farmers in Central and East Gippsland. The funding also provided support for preparedness in the...
4 ways to look after your mental health during the holidays!
The ‘silly’ season can be a great time to recharge from the work year, celebrate with loved ones, and prepare for the year ahead. But for many Australians – particularly in rural areas – it can also...
FWO provide information on Labour Hire and What Growers Need to Know!
Labour hire – what growers need to know (Source: Fairwork Ombudsman) Engaging labourers through a third party contractor can seem like an easy option. However, there are risks that growers need to...
FWO release Harvest Trail Inquiry Report
Edit Harvest Trail Report The Fairwork Ombudsman have recently released a Harvest Trail Inquiry report, which details the results of our review of workplace arrangements on the Harvest Trail. The...
GIPPSLAND FRUIT GROWERS ORCHARD WALK & AGM FRIDAY 30TH NOVEMBER
Gippsland Fruit Growers Meeting- Friday 30th November 2018 Orchard Walk 10am- Armour’s orchard 124 Nilma-Bona Vista Road Nilma https://goo.gl/maps/TFi2fxGxAxL2 We will look at a Brevis thinning trial across Gala, Fuji,...
FGV 2018 Annual General Meeting
The FGV 2018 Annual General Meeting was held on 14th November in Tatura at the Hort Centre of Excellence. Members who attended were able to see presentations from: -Swarmfarm Robotics;Tony Kundert,...