The Federal Budget saw some benefits to Australia’s growers. Workforce, trade and biosecurity were big winners with major funding announcements for each. Some of the highlights include – The...
Workplace visits put safety in the spotlightWorkSafe, Department of Health and Labour Hire Authority inspectors have visited orchards across the Shepparton region as part of a co-ordinated approach...
Under the Horticulture Award, an employer and employee can enter into an agreement for the employee to be paid a piecework rate. A piecework rate is: a rate of pay paid on the basis of how much an...
Changes to casual employment – industrial relations reforms On Friday 26 March 2021, the Fair Work Act 2009 (FW Act) was amended to change workplace rights and obligations for casual employees. The...
Victorian apple and pear growers can now apply for grants of up to $150,000 for netting to protect their fruit from hail and sun damage, providing a major boost to crop yield. The $4 million Horticultural...
FGV will be holding the Northern Victoria 'Season in Review' on Wednesday 23rd June 2021.More details to...
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