| Fair Work Commission makes decision on piece work rates |
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The Fair Work Commission has published its final decision on piece work rates, with the changes - including a floor rate - set to begin 28 April 2022.
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| Have you got harvest labour in-hand? |
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| Kim Layton (Linx Employment Tasmania) offers some advice for how growers can still secure seasonal workers ahead of harvest. |
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| Tech-driven fruit diameter and colour measurement - PIPS3 update |
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| See how mapping estimates of fruit size and colour in orchard blocks could help growers optimise their labour management strategies. |
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| Electrolysed water for post-harvest apple treatment |
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| Electrolysed water is a new technology currently used in dip and dump tanks. Dr Gordon Brown reviews recent research. |
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| Apple and Pear levy funded research: what’s ahead? |
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| As 2022 kicks off, we look forward to bringing you updates on exciting R&D projects throughout the year. |
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| Feedback sought for Draft Regional Extension Strategies (Hort Innovation) |
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| SPC emerges with $111 million to fund manufacturing growth |
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| NFF Horticulture Council throws support behind Fair Farms (Media Release) |
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| 27 Fijian workers to join Seeka in Victoria |
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| In-bin control expands storage options (USA) |
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| For a complete list of industry events and diary dates visit the APAL website. |
| February 12-15 |
| IFTA 2022 Annual Conference |
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| Virtual attendance options available for the conference, focusing on 'Seeking the Fruit Production Sweet Spot'. Hershey PA, USA. |
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| February 21 |
| Churchill Trust virtual information session |
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| A horticulture and viticulture information session to inspire applications for the 2022 Churchill Fellowship. |
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| February 22-23 |
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| Free virtual sessions covering soil health indicators, soil biology and local solutions to soil degradation. |
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| February 25 |
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| A long-term look at the biology, control, and treatment, with WSU Extension (USA). 3am-11:30am AEDT. |
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| March 1-4 |
| ABARES’ 2022 Outlook conference |
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| Virtual sessions focused on 'Growing agriculture through innovation and sustainability'. |
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| May 3-5 |
| 2nd Australian Biosecurity Symposium |
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| The Symposium will focus on biosecurity prevention and provide the opportunity to share research and innovation and exchange knowledge and ideas across the biosecurity collective. |
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| June 1-2 |
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| An up-close and practical look at the future of farming, held at Charles Sturt University, Wagga Wagga, and online. |
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| June 6-8 |
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| Early bird registrations now open for Hort Connections 2022, held at the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre. |
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