Due to COVID-19 related issues globally and the lack of incoming passenger flights, freight flights leaving from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport have been drastically reduced. This is causing the VCA concern as the season is fast approaching and the ability to export cherries is a priority for a majority of growers. Victoria in conjunction with Tasmania are responsible for the export of approximately 75% of Australian cherries so the limited flights are concerning.
The VCA committee working with CGA are actively communicating with IFAM and Government to ensure that industry concerns are met with a solution that will ensure the export of Victorian cherries.
We will keep our members informed of any developments as they come to hand.
The Review of Round 1 of the Water for Fodder Program is now complete. This was a requirement in the agreement between the Australian and South Australian Governments. The Review incorporated targeted stakeholder feedback, independent analysis and over 800 surveys and written submissions. The review found that a majority of survey respondents supported the Water for Fodder Program, and 84 per cent of applicants said they would apply for the program again.
However, the review also found that South Australia does not have sufficient water security for Round 2 of the program to occur immediately. It will not be until after winter and spring inflows that water availability for the 2020-21 water year will begin to emerge. We therefore expect further details about Round 2 to be announced later this year.
You can download and read the review reports here...
An onsite training program targeting employees with limited English language skills This program will:
and return it to: VCA Secretary, PO Box 612, Mooroopna, 3629
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