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09 July 2020

PROTECTING VICTORIAN HORTICULTURE FROM FRUIT FLY IMP- Media Release

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Media Release
Minister for Agriculture, The Hon Jaclyn Symes

PROTECTING VICTORIAN HORTICULTURE FROM FRUIT FLY IMPACTS


Victoria’s key fruit production regions will continue to be protected from the destructive impacts of Queensland fruit fly with an extension of funding from the Victorian Government.

Minister for Agriculture Jaclyn Symes today announced a further $1.72 million in grants in a one-year extension of the Managing Fruit Fly in Victoria Action Plan 2015-20, allowing regional groups to continue the successful implementation of their area wide management programs.

Moira Shire will receive $522,800, Agribusiness Yarra Valley $178,840 and Mildura Rural City Council $511,900 to implement regional action plans for 2020-21 on behalf of Regional Governance groups, while also receiving funding for regional coordinators.

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07 July 2020

Freight flights boost for Australian exporters


On 3 July, the Australian Government committed an additional $241.9 million to continue the International Freight Assistance Mechanism (IFAM), helping keep international freight routes and flights operating until the end of the year. 

The new funding will keep high-value, time sensitive and perishable exports and vital imports, such as medical supplies and other essential items, flowing as we continue the economic recovery from the COVID-19 crisis. It will also re-establish domestic connections for producers and growers in regional and rural areas that rely on air freight to get their products to customers.

This funding is in addition to the $110 million announced in April to establish the IFAM under the $1 billion Relief and Recovery Fund to support regions, communities and industry sectors disproportionately affected by COVID-19. 

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02 July 2020

Connectivity Webinars- AgVic

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Join extensionAUS and Agriculture Victoria for a series of webinars which will provide a unique opportunity for you to address on-farm connectivity issues and help you to understand available digital technology - how to measure it and how to make it work as best as possible for you and your business.

WEBINAR DATES AND TIMES

Webinar 1 – On-farm connectivity: Tuesday 21 July, 1.30 – 2.30 pm
Register or join at: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89710895573

Webinar 2 - Getting the most out of video meeting software: Tuesday 28 July, 1.30 – 2.30 pm
Register or join at: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86270444624

Webinar 3 - Internet of Things (IoT): Tuesday 4 August, 1.30 – 2.30 pm
Register or join at: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89327853496

Webinar 4 – Online networking to better communicate on-farm and service farm businesses
Tuesday 11 August, 1.30 – 2.30 pm
Register or join at: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84433966881

Contact: If you need help registering please contact
Gavin Beever, Cumbre Consultants on 0438 234 886 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY AUDIT
An opportunity exists to participate in an on-farm digital technology audit conducted by phone by Agriculture Victoria, to understand the technology you already have available on-farm and how you can improve its efficiency. Participants will be asked to identify what type of internet connectivity they have, where they have access to WiFi and how they use technology on their farm.
REGISTRATION: To register for the audit please book a time at https://bit.ly/2VbBXBK

Contact: If you need help registering or would like more information please contact Andy Clark,
Agriculture Victoria, on 0436 804 656 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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02 July 2020

Drought Community Support Initiative assistance- Up to $3,000 tax free per eligible household

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The Salvation Army is delivering assistance through the Australian governments Drought Community Support Initiative (DCSI – Round 2). The second round of this assistance commenced on 19 November 2019. If you are a farmer, farm worker, farm supplier or farm contractor who is doing it tough due to the drought you may be eligible for a one off payment of up to $3,000.

To be eligible you need to be:
- Over the age of 18 years
- Be an Australian citizen or permanent resident
- Live and / or work in a specified Local Government Area (LGA – see attached)
- Have not already received this payment from The Salvation Army or St Vincent de Paul since 19 November 2019

You can apply for the drought assistance online at www.salvationarmy.org.au/drought (preferred method) or by calling the 24/7 Telephone Assistance Line on 1300 551 030. 

Click here to download the Eligible Local Government areas list...
Click here to download the full article...

Download the information brochure here...

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02 July 2020

COVID-19 Agriculture Industry Reference Group Update

Fruit Growers Victoria (FGV) recently attended the Victorian Government COVID-19 Agriculture Industry Reference Group Meeting.  Along with providing industry feedback, FGV heard from The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS).  
 
DHHS provided some useful points below on what businesses need to do to ensure business continuity if there is a COVID-19 outbreak:
 
  • Have a working Covid-19 Health & Safety Management Plan in place, please see attached document .
  • Have ongoing clear records of workers, shifts, temperatures, contact details of anyone who has been at your workplace or at offsite or onsite accommodation and how they can be contacted
  • Have a Hygiene and Safety Procedures Plan in place (please see Citrus Australia info)
 
Having all the above in place along with social distancing and strong sanitation will ensure that if there is an outbreak, the potential of a full business shut down will be minimised. If there is an outbreak in a workplace, DHHS will deploy an outbreak squad to inspect the premises and work with the business and Infection prevention team to determine next steps.
 
Useful resources
  • Agriculture Victoria Reference Guide
  • What is a deep clean versus routine cleaning and when will it have to be performed? - see Dairy Aust. Deep Clean advice for Manufactures.
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02 July 2020

The Importance of Managing Small Fruit in 2020

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To VCA members,
 
As a result of the Covid19 pandemic there may be less air freight available this season to supply our export customers, potentially resulting in an over supply on the domestic market and depressed prices, particularly for small fruit.
 
The VCA committee encourages grower members to carefully consider pruning for a crop load that maximises fruit size and crop value and avoids heavy crops & small fruit.
 
The committee, with Cherry Growers Australia, is monitoring the air freight situation closely and will update members on developments in future newsletters.

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Cherry Hill video pic

Thank you to the team at Cherry Hill Orchards who were kind enough to share their “Pruning for Size – Managing Cropload” video with us.

 

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