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Passiflora Issue 22
June – July 2026
In this Issue:
- Market Reports
- Passionfruit Breeding Program in the Media Spotlight!
- Pollination security status Report
- APVMA Final Decisions on Paraquat and Diquat
- Events
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2022
Industry News
- Welcome Wendy Morris – our new PAI Industry Services Manager
- Market Report – January 2022 from Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne
- Marketing Update – A lookback at December 2021 and a glimpse into January 2022
- Passionfruit Guides and Growing Tools AVAILABLE TO PURCHASE ONLINE NOW
- Defect & grading tool posters
- Passionfruit problem solver field guide
- The passionfruit growing guide, 2nd edition
- We want to hear from you – drop us an email
Australian News
- Backpackers return to discover new employment landscape
- Farmers welcome certainty on the future of Paradise Dam
- Queensland could be Australia’s agritourism centre
- The Reef 2050 Plan
- Organics regulatory framework up for discussion
- Horticulture output holds despite fewer workers for 2020/21
Aussie farm inventions
Over the next few editions of our newsletter, we take a look at some Aussie farm inventions, past and present, that have or look to shape the future of farming. Our first article is Aussie farm inventions have changed the world
Grants & Applications
Industry Training & Events
Industry Updates
- Read a selection of current industry newsletters, from Plant Heath Australia (PHA), Queensland Farmers Federation (QFF) & Department of Agriculture & Fisheries (DAF)
Biosecurity & IPM Updates
- The December 2021 AgChemical Update is available
- A cheque to check on pests and weeds
- Biosecurity Queensland has free Farm Check-In App
Covid-19 Updates, Support & News
Included this month:
- National update
- Covid-19 Restriction Checker
- National Support – Getting help during Coronavirus (Covid-19)
- State Support & Assistance
- Border Crossing
- Workplace Essentials
- Sourcing Rapid Antigen Test Kits
- QLD – Managing COVID-19 cases and exposure in the workplace, including fact sheet
Recipes
Better Homes & Gardens share 20 of their best passionfruit recipes
Moroccan Glazed BBQ Prawns…Yes please!
Industry News
- Information for QLD & NSW growers affected by heavy rainfall & flooding Feb 2022
- Market Report – February 2022 from Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne
- Marketing Update
- Passionfruit grower Tom Carey featured in ABC Rural News Article
- What is Hort360 Reef Certification and why is it so important?
- Changes to piece rate provisions
- Widebay Passionvine Nursery Closure + hothouses for sale
- Orchard spray package for sale – Sunshine Coast
- Passionfruit Guides and Growing Tools AVAILABLE TO PURCHASE ONLINE NOW
- Defect & grading tool posters
- Passionfruit problem solver field guide
- The passionfruit growing guide, 2nd edition
- We want to hear from you – drop us an email
- Hort Innovation News
- Future Fields Updates
Australian News
- Horticulture Statistics Handbook 2020/21 released
- Industry supports Australian Agriculture Visa
- Farm labour shortage continues despite surge of working holiday visa applications
- Federal Government stands firm to commit funding to rebuild Paradise Dam
Aussie farm inventions
- Read ABC’s Landline article ‘How these inventors got their farming innovations off the ground and into the paddock’
Grants & Applications
Industry Training & Events
Industry Updates
- Read a selection of current industry newsletters, from Plant Heath Australia (PHA), Queensland Farmers Federation (QFF) & Department of Agriculture & Fisheries (DAF)
Covid-19 Updates, Support & News
Included this month:
- National update
- Covid-19 Restriction Checker
- National Support – Getting help during Coronavirus (Covid-19)
- State Support & Assistance
Recipes
- Passionfruit Iced Tea…Yes please!
Industry News
- President’s Message
- Current Disaster Assistance
- Grower Report Snapshot
- Far North Queensland
- Sunshine Coast
- Market Report – March 2022 from Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne
- Marketing Update – A lookback at the month of March
- Additional Information on Piece Rate Changes
- Future Drought Fund
- Building Farm Business Resilience in Horticulture
- We Want to Hear From You – drop us an email
Australian News
- Farmers count the cost of south-east Queensland Floods
- NSW, Queensland floods on track to be among country’s worst-ever natural disasters, Climate Council says
- Farm inputs not floods to push prices higher & QFF says farmers’ need input costs surety and security
- Queensland Farmers Federation (QFF) says farmers’ need input costs surety and security
- Queensland Farmers Federation welcomes tax facelift for modern farming
- New Industry strategies to train skilled workforces
- New dollars for fixed wireless a win for farmers and regional Australia
- Biggest merger in Super history now finalised
Industry Training & Events
Industry Updates
- Read a selection of current industry newsletters, from Plant Heath Australia (PHA), Queensland Farmers Federation (QFF) & Department of Agriculture & Fisheries (DAF)
Covid-19 Updates, Support & News
Included this month:
- National update
- Covid-19 Restriction Checker
- National Support – Getting help during Coronavirus (Covid-19)
- State Support & Assistance
Recipes
- Passionfruit & White Chocolate Chip Cookies
Industry News
- PF19000-National Passionfruit Breeding & Evaluation Program
- Marketing Update – A lookback at the previous month
- We Want to Hear From You – drop us an email
Industry Training & Events
Industry Newsletters
- Read a selection of current industry newsletters, from Plant Heath Australia (PHA), Queensland Farmers Federation (QFF) & Department of Agriculture & Fisheries (DAF)
Covid-19 Updates, Support & News
Included this month:
- National update
- Covid-19 Restriction Checker
- National Support – Getting help during Coronavirus (Covid-19)
- State Support & Assistance
Recipes
- Mother’s Day Recipe: Wholegrain Passionfruit Pancakes
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Presidents Message
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ISM’s Report
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Market Report – May 2022
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Marketing Update – A lookback at the previous month
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Scholarships:
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Noel Day Scholarships open now for 2022/2023 year.
Find out what Alicia Bertola from A & A Farming of Tolga, QLD says about the NTS Certificate in Farming course -
Women In Leadership Australia
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For Sale: Used Perma Logs for Sale, Sunshine Coast
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Ag Industry Tax Tips ahead of 1 July
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Industry Training & Events
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Industry Newsletters
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Read a selection of current industry newsletters, from
Plant Heath Australia (PHA)
Queensland Farmers Federation (QFF) &
Department of Agriculture & Fisheries (DAF)
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We Want to Hear From You – drop us an email
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Covid-19 Updates, Support & News
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Recipe: No-Bake Mini Passionfruit Cheesecakes
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ISM’s Report
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Market Report – June 2022
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Regional Roundups
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Marketing Update – A lookback at May
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PAI grower members Mitchell East & Jennifer Riseley in the news
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PAI grower member Tina McPherson in the news
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For Sale: Farm Equipment Sunshine Coast
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For Sale: Farm Equipment Northern NSW
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Scholarships:
- Noel Day Scholarships open now for 2022/2023 year.
Find out what Alicia Bertola from A & A Farming of Tolga, QLD says about the NTS Certificate in Farming course - Women In Leadership Australia
- Noel Day Scholarships open now for 2022/2023 year.
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Varroa Mite Incursion Detected in NSW
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Quad bike & SSV Rebates – NSW
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Industry Training & Events
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Industry Newsletters
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- Read a selection of current industry newsletters, from
Plant Heath Australia (PHA)
Queensland Farmers Federation (QFF) &
Department of Agriculture & Fisheries (DAF)
- Read a selection of current industry newsletters, from
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We Want to Hear From You – drop us an email
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Covid-19 Updates, Support & News
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Recipe: Easy Vegan Passionfruit Cake
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President’s Message
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ISM’s Report
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Market Report – July 2022
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Marketing Update – A lookback at July
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What does the QLD Government’s commitment to reducing carbon emissions mean for Passionfruit Growers?
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PALM scheme fact sheets
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Scholarships:
- Noel Day Scholarships open now for 2022/2023 year.
Find out what Alicia Bertola from A & A Farming of Tolga, QLD says about the NTS Certificate in Farming course - Women In Leadership Australia
- Noel Day Scholarships open now for 2022/2023 year.
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Sustainable Agriculture Grant – Tweed Shire
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Grants & payments for farmers & primary producers after NSW Floods 2022
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Permit Update – Fenbutatin Oxide (Torque Miticide)
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Industry Training & Events
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Industry Newsletters
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- Read a selection of current industry newsletters, from
Plant Heath Australia (PHA)
Queensland Farmers Federation (QFF) &
Department of Agriculture & Fisheries (DAF)
- Read a selection of current industry newsletters, from
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We Want to Hear From You – drop us an email
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Covid-19 Updates, Support & News
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Recipe: Passionfruit Yoghurt Loaf
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President’s Message
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ISM’s Report
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Vietnamese Passionfruit
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Market Report – August 2022
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Grower Profile: Meet the Millard’s
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Scholarships:
- Noel Day Scholarships open now for 2022/2023 year.
Find out what Alicia Bertola from A & A Farming of Tolga, QLD says about the NTS Certificate in Farming course - Women In Leadership Australia
- Noel Day Scholarships open now for 2022/2023 year.
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FNQ: Agronomy Technology Short Course
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AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award & Acceleration Grants
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QLD: Tools for agriculture business webinar
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NSW: Soil Pits and Kits Workshops 20-23 September 2022
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Industry Newsletters
- Read a selection of current industry newsletters from
- Plant Health Australia (PHA)
- Queensland Farmer’s Federation (QFF)
- Dept Agriculture & Fisheries (DAF)
- Read a selection of current industry newsletters from
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Chemical Updates
- Sivanto Prime label extension
- Agsafe welcomes manufacturers to the drumMUSTER container recycling program
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Father’s Day Recipe: Wholegrain Passionfruit Pancakes
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We want to hear from You
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ISM’s Report
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Vietnamese Passionfruit
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Market Report – September 2022
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Jobs & Skills Summit
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New Exotic Pest & Disease Identification Factsheets
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ABC News Article – Australian farmers invest in robots, autonomous vehicles to combat worker shortage
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Paid Marketing Opportunity
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Scholarships:
- Noel Day Scholarships open now for 2022/2023 year + PAI grower members
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Industry Training
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Industry Dates
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Industry Newsletters
- Read a selection of current industry newsletters from
- Plant Health Australia (PHA)
- Queensland Farmer’s Federation (QFF)
- Dept Agriculture & Fisheries (DAF)Father’s Day Recipe: Wholegrain Passionfruit Pancakes
- Read a selection of current industry newsletters from
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Recipe: Passionfruit and White Chocolate Chip Cookies
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We want to hear from You
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President’s Message
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ISM’s Report
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Regional Round-ups: Sep-Nov 2022
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New Communications Project for PAI
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PAI Field Day
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Notice of PAI AGM
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Hiring Holiday Employees? Be aware of important changes to super
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Market Report – October-November 2022
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Scholarships:
- Noel Day Scholarships open now for 2022/2023 year + PAI grower members
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News Article: Avoid fatal mistakes with bogged machinery
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Find Disaster Recovery Services * Support
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US Passionfruit Conference 2022 recording
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Chemical Notices
- Luna Experience Fungicide Label extension (Label No. 135236)
- Chemclear coming to Victoria in early 2023
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Industry Dates
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Industry Newsletters
- Read a selection of current industry newsletters from
- Plant Health Australia (PHA)
- Queensland Farmer’s Federation (QFF)
- Dept Agriculture & Fisheries (DAF)Father’s Day Recipe: Wholegrain Passionfruit Pancakes
- Read a selection of current industry newsletters from
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Recipe: Passionfruit Vanilla ice-block bars
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We want to hear from You
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‘Tis The Season
2021
INDUSTRY NEWS:
- New Passionfruit SARP now completed
- The Lost Crop Register has captured over $41m in losses from horticulture producers in the last month. Have you logged your losses?
- FAO declares 2021 International Year of Fruits & Vegetables
- The administrators of HARPS have released a revision of the HARPS Standard Version 2.0 for public consultation and grower feedback.
- Masterclass in Horticultural Business starting soon – scholarships available for members of the berry industries
- Qld News – Consultation on the updated draft standard conditions for new or expanded commercial cropping and horticulture activities in the Great Barrier Reef catchments
- NSW News – Consultations now open:
- Land Use Planning Strategy
- Coastal Harvestable Rights Review
- Market Report from Brisbane market
LABOUR NEWS:
- FREE induction, pre-employment training open for farm employers in Qld – funded by the Queensland Government until March 2021
- Useful COVID-19 training and induction video available from Safe Farming Tasmania
- Agribusiness exemption for Qld & NSW extended until 31 March 2021
- BFVG part of $1m trial to attract more workers to horticulture
COVID-19:
- Get the latest information on COVID-19
BIOSECURITY NEWS:
- Approval given to research a biopesticide that can target the FAW caterpillar stage
- Queensland Fruit Fly outbreak in WA
INDUSTRY NEWS:
- The Lost Crop Register has captured over $48m in losses from horticulture producers in the last month. Please log your losses to help us draw attention to the labour shortage in Horticulture
- The Coles Nurture Fund is open again
- HARPS 2.0 not going ahead in March as planned
- Want to be a Pumps & Irrigations System guru? 3 day course available
- New Zealand passionfruit industry invests heavily in marketing
- The latest edition of the Hort Stats Handbook is available now
- Chemical Update: TWO new permits issued
- Bureau of Meteorology Climate Outlook – get the latest news about what Autumn has in store
- ChemClear unwanted chem collection coming to Queensland – register your chemicals now for collection
- Qld Farmers Federation joining forces with Airbnb to boost agritourism
- Market Report from Brisbane market
LABOUR NEWS:
- COVID-19 vaccination and the workplace – make sure you understand
- Finding workers: Understanding the SWP vs the PLS
- FREE induction, pre-employment training open for farm employers in Qld – funded by the Queensland Government until March 2021
- Useful COVID-19 training and induction video available from Safe Farming Tasmania
- Agribusiness exemption for Qld & NSW extended until 31 March 2021
- Access to labour – Qld
- Access to Labour – WA
COVID-19:
- Get the latest information on COVID-19
BIOSECURITY NEWS:
- First-ever Biosecurity app for Queensland being developed
- Tougher penalties for Biosecurity flouters
- Khapra Beetle – the story so far
INDUSTRY NEWS:
- Passionfruit Australia has organised three grower workshop/get-together meetings in April & May to bring growers together for a catch-up and to feed into the new industry Strategic Investment Plan – come along for a drink & a feed and catch up with fellow growers from your region – RSVP now please for catering purposes
- ABARES Horticulture Outlook
- BoM Climate Outlook
- Growcom unveils new look AgVet chemical database
- Freshcare FSQ 4.2 – are you ready?
- Hort Innovation publishes the latest Ag Chemical update
- ATO Deductions for Agriculture – get tax-time ready
- Growcom Advocacy Update
- Bee Aware when using insecticides
COVID-19:
- Get the latest information on COVID-19
QLD NEWS:
- AgSafe ChemClear collection coming to Qld – register your unwanted chemicals by June 13
- QFF: New report dispels agriculture work myths
NSW NEWS:
- NSW DPI update on Special Disaster grants for primary producers, lost and found stock and Damage Assessment reporting
TRAINING NEWS:
- Farm Business Management Skill Set Program ‘for women, by women’
- NFF Leadership Program applications opened 8 March
INDUSTRY NEWS:
- Passionfruit Australia has organised three grower workshop/get-together meetings in April & May to bring growers together for a catch-up and to feed into the new industry Strategic Investment Plan – come along for a drink & a feed and catch up with fellow growers from your region – RSVP now please for catering purposes
- Fusarium Solanii – is this an issue for you? Please respond to our Grower Survey
- New Permit issued for Fenbutatin Oxide (Miticide) – REPLACES PER84258
- Do you use Piece Rates? – Then read about the latest updates and complete an important survey from the National Farmers Federation if you want to keep Piece Rates available as a performance reward tool
- Have unwanted chemicals and live in Qld? Register the details with ChemClear now
- NSW Financial Packages – Special Disaster Grants
- Industry events – save the date or register now for industry events in the next 2-3 months
LABOUR NEWS:
- QUEENSLAND – assistance that is available to help you find workers
- NSW – help on offer from the State Government
COVID-19:
- Get the latest information on COVID-19
BIOSECURITY NEWS:
- National Fruit Fly Symposium is on 4-6 May – all Online
- Fall Armyworm update
- Xylella Fastidiosa host plants thankfully intercepted at the border
INDUSTRY NEWS:
- Passionfruit Australia organised three grower workshop/get-together meetings in April & May – a great turnout and some interesting discussions were held
- Draft Passionfruit Strategic Investment Plan – please review and have your say by Friday 4 June
- What was in the federal budget for the Agriculture sector? Growcom provides a succinct summary
- Fair Farms supported with Federal Budget funding
State News:
- Queensland: Fatal accident has lessons for us all, Work in Paradise campaign to support regional jobs, On-Farm Emergency Water Infrastructure boost & the new Farm design reef standards start from 1 June
- NSW: Fall Armyworm found in North Coast Sorghum & Hotel Quarantine costs halved
- WA: Declared Qfly free after 15 month eradication campaign
Industry News:
- Hot off the press – New AgVisa with UK and 10 ASEAN nations announced this morning
- Passionfruit Australia co-signs letter to Minister Butcher regarding the Paradise Dam Business Case
- Director roles are now open for applications at both Hort Innovation and Plant Health Australia
- Get the latest news from Brisbane market
- AgMove – helping workers relocate for agricultural jobs
- Superannuation moves to 10% from 1 July
- ACCC: Collective bargaining approval easier for small businesses
- Government announces consultations on streamlined Pacific Labour Mobility initiatives
Biosecurity & IPM News:
- CropLife launches new guide to pesticides, Improved access to AgVet Chemicals, Serpentine Leafminer resources & a PestBites video helping you to identify the brown marmorated stink bug
State News:
- Queensland: On-Farm Emergency Water Infrastructure rebate returns as most of Southern Queensland is still drought-declared, Major drought reform for Queensland producers & SafeFarm training is still FREE until June 30
- NSW: Unknown attackers destroy 70 beehives with fuel
- WA: New hub to support the agriculture industry gets underway & AgriFutures WA Rural Women’s Awards from 2020 finally held
COVID-19 News:
- How to tell a cold or flu apart from COVID-19
Industry News:
- Tell us what you want to see in the next Communication Programme
- Latest news from Brisbane & Sydney markets
- Passionfruit looking at bumper winter crop
- Farmers urged to participate in the Agricultural Census coming shortly
- Drought Resilience Monitoring program seeking to improve drought and climate resilience
Labour News:
- Big Ag Visa win offset by an unexpected change to eligibility for second and third-year visa extensions
- Piecework evidence and arguments submitted to the Fair Work Commission
- Hort Award pay rates & 10% superannuation guarantee now in place from 1 July 2021 – make sure to update your systems
- Fair Work Ombudsman announces their 2021-22 compliance priorities and horticulture is still right up there
Biosecurity & IPM News:
- Latest Ag Chemical update available thanks to Hort Innovation
- We are not the only ones struggling as Fusarium solani threatens zucchini production in Greece
- Wynca Azoxystrobin 250Sc Fungicide registration confirmed by APVMA for the control of various fungal diseases in passionfruit
- Welcome to the first stop for biosecurity information – new national biosecurity website launched
- Are you a Biosecurity superstar? 2021 Australian Biosecurity Awards open for nominations until 30 July
State News:
- Queensland: Growing the Agricultural workforce: regional industry consultations announced and Queensland Government revises “Back to work in Agriculture” and rebrands as #pickqld bonus
- NSW: Recommended use of QR codes on farms and State budget strong on regional communities but light on ag sector growth
- WA: American Serpentine Leafminer confirmed and WA Government introduces new measures to help Ag industry fill critical labour gaps
COVID-19 News:
- It’s time to Arm Yourself against COVID-19
- Check that you are complying with all the latest rules for agriculture in your state:
- QLD
- NSW
- WA
Industry News:
- Passionfruit Australia Inc AGM – Virtual – save the date 24 September
- Members Only: TWO Noel Day Scholarships now available – fully funded horticulture training
- New Defect & Grading Guide Posters – coming soon
- Farewell from Jane Richter
- Passionfruit Farm for sale: Bundaberg
- Queensland passionfruit grower to boost production through an upgraded cold room
- Latest news from Brisbane & Sydney markets
- Aussie horticulture spotlights responsible farming in a new Australian-Grown Horticulture Sustainability Framework
- What do you do with your ‘fugly’ fruit? Here’s a new option
- New AgVisa is being fast-tracked to bring willing workers to rural areas
- Demonstrating best practice farming in Reef catchments
- Secure your Hort Innovation voting rights in time for the AGM in November
- What do you think of the Fair Farms program? Give your feedback on the current review
- Scholarships are now available for women in Horticulture
Biosecurity & IPM News:
- American Serpentine Leafminer detected in the Torres Strait and Northern Peninsula Area
- New National Biosecurity website caters to everyone
- APVMA Gazette: APS Azoxystrobin 250 SC Fungicide
State News:
- Queensland: Border crossing changes for primary industries workers, Update on regional consultations for Growing the Agriculture Workforce, #pickqld bonus is available to all new ag workers, New drought assistance coming for Qld Primary Producers, Downland the Qld Check-in app to make contact tracing at your farm easier, Weathering the ups and downs of Queensland agriculture, PLS & SWP – your questions answered about both labour schemes at these in-person briefing sessions – reserve your place today, Agritourism Development Workshops – 2 September 2021 – Sunshine Coast
- NSW: New COVID-19 rules in NSW – know what you need to do, NSW strongly recommends use of QR code check-in on farms, Tweed Council Sustainable Ag Small Grants, Tweed Council Field Days
- WA: Government introduces new measures to help Ag industry fill critical labour gaps, Season 2021 – information for WA farmers
COVID-19 News:
- COVID-19 Vaccine FAQ
- Check that you are complying with all the latest rules for agriculture in your state:
- QLD
- NSW
- WA
In This Edition:
- Passionfruit Australia Inc’s AGM 2021
- Market Report from Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne
- Noel Day Scholarships open for applications from grower members
- Scholarships available for women in horticulture
New Defect & Grading Posters coming your way soon - Growing or going? Planning your business succession
- QFF Workforce Consultations in Ayr & Tablelands
- Grants & Applications
- Industry Training & Events
- Industry Updates
- Biosecurity & IPM News:
- APVMA Gazette: Sabakem Azoxystrobin 250 SC Fungicide
- Serpentine Leafminer detected in Lockyer Valley
- New International Fruit Fly Technology Trial in Australia
- Covid-19 News
- Passionfruit & Coconut Sponge Cupcakes recipe – Enjoy!
In This Edition:
- Market Report from Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne
- Social Media Activity – October 2021
- Australia’s AgBoom
- AgVisa Announcement
- Noel Day Scholarships Update
- New Defect & Grading Posters coming your way soon
- Future Fields – Queensland
- Workplace Essentials Seminar
- Agerris Digital Farmhand robots tackling horticulture industry’s challenges
- Quad Bike Safety – Announcement from the ACCC
- What is your Business’s Digital Maturity?
- QRIDA: The Farm Business Analysis Assistance
- Grants & Applications
- Industry Training & Events
- Industry Updates
- Biosecurity & IPM News:
- APVMA Gazette: Sivanto Prime 200 SL Insecticide
- Exotic Pest Identification and Surveillance Guide for Tropical Horticulture
- Covid-19 News
- Passionfruit Acai Smoothie Bowl recipe – Enjoy!
- News to Share? – Send in your news, suggestions and pictures to share please
In This Edition:
- Market Report from Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne
- Regional Roundup
- Weather Watch
- Marketing Update
- A sad farewell from PAI Industry Services Manager – Sacha Harty. Calling for applications NOW
- Successful recipients of the Noel Day Scholarships
- New Defect & Grading Posters delivery update
- Australian News
- Australia streamlines seasonal labour programmes
- School leavers encouraged to pick fruit during gap year
- Nine projects worth $1.6 million to Improve Farm Safety Practices
- QLD’s Paradise Dam overflows giving short-term water for farmers
- New minimum hourly wage guarantee for pieceworkers
- Ag-tech facility breaks new ground
- Rewarding farmers for environmental outcomes
- QLD Horticulture Irrigation Pricing Rebate Scheme Now Open
- Biodiversity Workshop & Field Day for Tweed Farmer
- QLD: $10k in rebates available on Carbon Project Assessments
- Grants & Applications
- Industry Training & Events
- Industry Updates
- Biosecurity & IPM News
- Covid-19 News
- PAI Office closure over Christmas
- Recipe: Passionfruit, White Chocolate & Cashew Cheese-Fake…Yummmm
- News to Share? – Send in your news, suggestions and pictures to share please
IN THIS EDITION
- President’s Message
- Market Report from Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne
- Marketing Update
- New Defect & Grading Posters AVAILABLE TO PURCHASE ONLINE NOW
- Australian News
- Hort Innovation – New directors, chair and deputy chair elected
- Plant Health Australia (PHA) updates online course offering
- Australian Protected Cropping Strategy Launched
- Rubens Technologies takes fruit quality testing to next level
- Regional water assessment program kicks-off
- Still no clarity for Paradise Dam
- High-tech hub for sustainable crop protection launched
- Industry welcomes $87.2M investment to implement the Ag Visa
- Piece rate decision expected in the New Year
- The ACCC publishes agricultural machinery purchaser guidance material
- Major drought reform for Queensland producers
- Future Fields- latest news
- New Hort Innovation Consumer Research Project
- #pickqld bonus ending 31 Dec 2021
- Mareeba Chamber of Commerce Economic snapshot
- Fruit Fly in the Firing Line
- Biodiversity Workshop & Field Day for Tweed – POSTPONED
- FOCUS: National Disasters
- Grants & Applications
- Industry Training & Events
- Industry Updates
- Biosecurity & IPM News
- Covid-19 News
- PAI Office closure over Christmas
- Recipe: Passionfruit & Watermelon Margarita
- News to Share + Christmas Joke – Answer
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- Reducing harvesting labour cost
- State Market Trading Hours
- Latest Hort Innovation News
- Cyclone Debbie Recovery funding
- Product news – Ectol
- Hort Code of Conduct
- Links to useful online resources
