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#12 November 2020

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Systems approach success against QFF


Concerns about the spread of Queensland fruit fly (QFF) continue to be a big constraint and cost to the cherry trade. The Victorian and New South Wales governments are developing a nationally agreed protocol with the long term goal of improving international market access. Read more
Just released! Download Hort Innovation Cherry Fund Annual Report to see how your levy was invested in 2019/20.  Read more
 

Fenhexamid (Teldor) minor use permit


Now available for botrytis in cherries (all states). View the permit

Agriculture Ministry announces opening of Vietnamese market for Chilean cherries


The Vietnamese Agriculture and Rural Development Ministry authorized exports of cherries, one of Chile's star agricultural products. In return, Chile authorized grapefruit imports from Vietnam.

Cherry harvest and the looming labour issues


Australian cherry growers remain concerned about the availability and willingness of harvest labour—not just for their crop, but for all crops that need fruit pickers. Read more
 

MSC Introduces Cherry Express Service linking Chile to Asia with exclusive offering


Two Additional MSC Vessels to Be Deployed in Weeks 49 and 51 Providing Customers with More Flexibility. Read more


Expressions of interest are open for the Masterclass in Horticultural Business 2021.


We have some exciting scholarships available to those in the cherry, vegetable, nursery, potato, macadamia, summerfruit and berry industries to help cover your tuition fees.



This Masterclass can help you turn your business ideas into an actionable business plan. You will learn many key skills including people management, financial management, marketing and communications, and supply chain management.
 
Applications opening in November. Contact the University of Tasmania for more information – hort.bus@utas.edu.au
 
Read what graduates say about our course here.
 
Put in an  expression of interest and visit our landing page.

Farmers sound warning on labour shortage as 20,000 backpackers flee


Aussie farmers are convinced fruit will be left to rot as 20,000 backpackers leave our shores in just three months, and growers compete for a smaller pool of staff. Read more.

Blueprint for national cooperation on fruit fly released


The path towards a more coordinated and sustainable fruit fly management system to protect the future productivity and profitability of Australia’s horticulture sector is now clearer with the release of the 2020-25 National Fruit Fly Strategy.  Read more

Reid Fruits’ Indonesian accomplishment


The Australian cherry exporter has established a presence in Indonesia, an example to follow in the wake of a new FTA. Read more

Early Chilean cherry prices in China considerably higher

Recently, imported cherries, the winter fruit star product, made their way onto the Chinese market. It is reported that the price of Chilean cherries this year has risen considerably compared with the same period in previous years. Read more

Global Trade and Investment Megatrends report

Austrade and CSIRO have collaborated on this report in order to help secure Australia’s future and accelerate new trade and investment by identifying global megatrends emerging in the post-COVID world. Read more


Chile launches first cherry campaign in Thailand


Campaign will run from December through January across diverse sales channels. Read more

CGA website updates

  • MRL testing information (members area)
  • Import inquiries (members area)

Marketplace

Have an item to sell or advertise? Connect to over 800 people by advertising in the CGA newsletter. Rates for growers and associate members are $240 per page (A4) web equivalent, $120 for half a page, $60 for a quarter of a page and $30 for text only. Prices are for 2 consecutive months (issues). Add 10% if you are not a grower or Associate member.  Contact CGA at export@cherrygrowers.org.au for more information.
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Funding, grants and scholarships

Until filled: state-based Climate-Smart Agriculture Fellowships will build the capacity of farmers to manage climate risk, while supporting business and industry resilience in Victoria, Queensland and NSW. Fellows will also be supported to plan and deliver a project that supports their communities to be more sustainable in the face of a changing climate.

Events and seminars

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