Australian Horticulture Statistics Handbook 2020/21The latest annual Australian Horticulture Statistics Handbook is out now. It covers trade, volume, value, retail and foodservice data across 75 different commodities. Access the 2020/21 Handbook here.
HIA have released 2022-2026 Strategic Investment Plans for Apple and Pear, Cherries and Stonefruit
These plans are the roadmaps that help guide Hort Innovation’s investment of levies and Australian Government contributions. Industry-specific Strategic Investment Plans (SIPs) outline the key priorities for investment in each levy industry. Each SIP has been created through close consultation with industry, to ensure it represents the balanced interests and opportunities for that industry. Visit the Hort Innovation website to access the above Strategic Investment plans.
For the latest information regards COVID-19, please follow this link. Agriculture and resources sector guidance | Coronavirus Victoria
You are no longer required to wear a face mask in most indoor settings, but wearing a mask remains recommended. You must always carry your mask when leaving home. For more information on where Face masks are still mandatory, please visit the Coronavirus.vic.gov.au website
If the STP-enabled payroll solution you use is ready, you should start STP phase 2 reporting. You’ll be considered to have transitioned on time if you start phase 2 reporting before 1 March 2022. The Australian Taxation Office's resources will help you with the transition.
The Fair Work Commission has announced fruit pickers nationwide will be given a guaranteed minimum wage rate from April 28, a historic industrial policy won by the Australian Workers’ Union last November. Workers will be entitled to take home a casual rate pay of $25.41 an hour, an announcement some farmers have criticised as it may reduce the pool of labour. Country News
and return it to: VCA Secretary, PO Box 612, Mooroopna, 3629
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