With the 2017 season upon us, APAL's Commercial Division Manager Garry Langford outlines the Pink Lady licensing arrangements and encourages growers interested to apply for export licences.
APAL's new CEO Phil Turnbull says adding value to apple and pear grower businesses will be at the centre of a revamped strategic plan currently under development.
Craig and Anne Boyce from Ausfarm Fresh, QLD, have been successfully recruiting and employing workers, other than backpackers, from overseas to work in the orchards and packing shed.
Industry Juice is partly funded by Horticulture Innovation Australia Ltd using the apple and pear industry levy funds from growers and matching funds from the Australian Government. APAL's corporate sponsors include Adama Australia, AgroFresh, E.E.Muir & Sons and J-Tech Systems.
