Grower News
Grower News
'People in Horticulture' Short Videos- Partnership with City of Greater Shepparton
Fruit Growers Victoria is proud to have a Partnership with Greater Shepparton City Council that's helping us develop a sustainable Agriculture and fruit growing industry here in the Goulburn Valley. Some...
Look out for Brown Marmorated Stink Bug!!
Agriculture Victoria has detected a brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB) in a trap in Clayton. This insect is exotic to Australia and potentially poses a risk to growers because it feeds on vegetable crops,...
LABOUR HIRE LICENSING UPDATE
Source: MADEC Growing concern over the exploitation of workers in the agricultural industry led to the South Australian, Queensland and Victorian state Governments conducting enquiries into the use of...
Seasonal Worker Programme Changes
Source: MADEC As well as changes to make it more attractive for working holiday makers to stay for longer on farms, the Commonwealth Government also introduced changes to make the Seasonal Worker...
Working Holiday Visa Changes
Source: MADEC Given the importance of backpackers for picking and packing fruit crops, the Commonwealth Government has recently announced some changes that will make it easier to find backpackers...