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TR4 Program now led by industry
PALM scheme update
Australian Bananas advertising activities
Join the ABGC’s extension team
Hort Innovation Director vacancies
ACCC webinars on Codes of Conduct
From farmer to reality tv fave?
TR4 Program now led by industry
Queensland’s ongoing management of Panama disease tropical race 4 (Panama TR4) is now in the hands of the banana industry, led by the Australian Banana Growers’ Council.
The transition of disease management to industry is the first of its kind to occur in Queensland and is a culmination of government and industry working cohesively since the initial detection in 2015. Read more: click here
PALM scheme update
The Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) scheme Approved Employer Deed and Guidelines have been released.
This is the final step in consolidating the Seasonal Worker Programme (SWP) and the Pacific Labour Scheme (PLS) into the single PALM scheme.
A Factsheet and Frequently Asked Questions are available, with webinars also planned to clarify requirements and respond to questions.
Further information on the key setting changes and implementation is available on the PALM scheme website (www.palmscheme.gov.au) and Department of Employment and Workplace Relations (DEWR) website (www.dewr.gov.au/pacific-australia-labour-mobility-scheme/consultations/pacific-australia-labour-mobility-palm-scheme-approved-employer-deed-and-guidelines).
Australian Bananas – Advertising Activities
See below to view the banana advertising activities live from July – December 2023.
Join the ABGC’s extension team
The ABGC is on the lookout for an Extension Officer who is keen to work with banana growers to support voluntary environmental change that improves both farming sustainability and long-term profitability.
It’s a role for experienced extension officers or early career professionals – training and support can be tailored to your needs. Check out the details here: http://bit.ly/3O1KNOm
Hort Innovation Director vacancies
Are you passionate about the future of Australian horticulture? Hort Innovation is seeking to fill three Director vacancies on its board. Talented individuals with a diverse range of knowledge and skills are invited to apply. More details here.
ACCC webinars on Codes of Conduct
NFF Hort Council* has recently facilitated a two-part series with the ACCC covering fundamentals of the Horticulture Code and Food and Grocery Code of Conduct respectively.
You can view the recordings of these webinars below:
- Get to know your code: Horticulture Code of Conduct Fundamentals
- Get to know your code: Food and Grocery Code of Conduct Fundamentals
*ABGC is a member of NFF Hort Council
From farmer to reality tv fave?
Producers have been in touch to find out if there are any foodie farmers or growers looking for love ready to take the leap into TV with applications now open for Farmer Wants a Wife and MasterChef. See details below.
