13 Sep 2024
According to Minister for Primary Industries Jane Howlett: “We know that gaining new markets will further grow the industry which is why our 2030 Strong Plan for Tasmania's future commits 600,000 dollars to Fruit Growers Tasmania to expand its commercial presence”.
05 Aug 2024
A detailed dashboard captures and uploads information in real time. AgPick promotes traceability by informing growers who has harvested their fruit, who is leading production and what quality problems can be attributed to the pickers.
10 Jan 2024
For the 2023/24 season project the total production of Tasmanian cherries to hit approximately 4,300 tons, with an anticipated export volume of around 2,000 tons. Growers express confidence in a 15-20% upswing in export volume compared to the preceding season.
27 Dec 2023
Grant Piggott, managing director of Fruit Producers SA, said that those who have worked in the industry for some time think it is the worst in 50 years, due to three storms that hit the production areas in the pre-Christmas period.
01 Sep 2023
Fresh produce exporters from the Australian state of Tasmania will be well represented at the Asia Fruit Logistica (AFL), to be held in Hong Kong from 6-8 September, with industry body Fruit Growers Tasmania hosting several companies on its stand.
