Grower News
Grower News
Plant Export Industry Notice - Applications for the export of mainland apples and pears to protocol markets in 2025-26
Plant Export Industry Notice 4 August 2025 IAN 2025-41: Horticulture – Applications for the export of mainland apples and pears to protocol markets in 2025-26The purpose of this IAN is to advise the...
Your Voice: FGV Advocacy
Update on Freshcare Audit Fee IncreasesFruit Growers Victoria (FGV) recently raised members’ concerns about the significant increase in Freshcare audit fees, which has become a real challenge for many...
FGV and Greater Shepparton Council to Attend Asia Fruit Logistica 2025
Fruit Growers Victoria (FGV), in partnership with Greater Shepparton City Council, is pleased to announce that we will once again be attending Asia Fruit Logistica in 2025. Asia Fruit Logistica is a...
Drought Support Funding Available for Victoria
The Victorian Government is providing direct drought support of $69 million for farmers across Victoria impacted by drought and difficult seasonal conditions.This is in response to deteriorating seasonal...
Important Updates!!Minimum Wage Increase
The Fair Work Commission has announced a 3.5% increase to the National Minimum Wage and minimum award wages.The increase applies from the first full pay period starting on or after 1 July 2025....
New Hort Award Changes come into effect today!!!
The Fair Work Commission issued new wage guidelines in relation to the minimum wages that are payable to employees. This is to ensure that employees under awards do not receive less than the...