Fruit Growers Victoria Ltd - representing Victoria's fruit industry

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Fruit Growers Victoria

Voice for Growers

About FGV →

Fruit Growers Victoria Limited (FGV) provides a voice for growers, packers and exporting businesses across the North-East, Central and Southern growing regions of Victoria.

News →

The latest articles of interest to Victorian fruit growers.

Resources →

Here you will find the latest training and safety videos, orchard and packing shed technologies, APAL's Future Orchards and updates on Qld Fruit Fly.

Projects →

A list of projects being undertaken by FGV. You will also find reports from completed projects.

Events →

Quickly find events in each growing district and reports from past events. Keep up to date with the FGV conference 2024.

Seasonal Work →

Start here if interested in seasonal work. Find where to register your interest, types of work available and pay rates.

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Orchard Update By Elizabeth Mace Currently things are looking to be on track for the season ahead. There has been adequate chill hours and the new HIA chill App has been a good new addition to calcula...

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(University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources article) Fire blight, caused by the bacterium Erwinia amylovora, is a common and frequently destructive disease of pome fruit trees and rela...

More research ahead for compound to improve pear firmness (Good Fruit Grower article) A Washington State University horticulture researcher has found a new use for a familiar compound. Spraying pear t...

Most pesticide recommendations for orchards are given at a specific rate per hectare. This rate is determined for a 'standard' orchard, in which trees are 4.8 m high, 5.5 m wide, and 7.4 m between row...

Calcium is a vital element for fruit quality and to prevent disorders during storage. In addition, calcium in the soil has different ways of influencing the absorption of other nutrients. This article...