The Albanese Labor Government has announced today that the Federal Budget next week will include an Australian Fuel Security and Resilience package to ensure energy sovereignty and protect our nation’s energy interests.
The package will provide more than $10 billion to secure Australia’s near-term fuel and fertiliser security, establish a permanent Government-owned Australian Fuel Security Reserve of around a billion litres, and lift the Minimum Stockholding Obligation by around 10 days for every type of fuel.
Read full Media Release HERE
Grower Funding 2026
The Hort Connections Grower Funding program is now live for 2026. All horticulture growers who pay a horticulture commodity levy are eligible to apply.
This funding helps cover costs including accommodation, flights, and attendance at Hort Connections 2026 — the largest horticulture conference and trade show in the Southern Hemisphere, bringing together leading growers and industry stakeholders.
Funding is limited, so be sure to check eligibility and application details to secure your place and take part in this major industry event.
Click HERE for more info
Victorian Horticulture Inbound Trade Mission 2026
This May, Asia's top fresh produce buyers are coming to you. The Victorian Horticulture Inbound Trade Mission (VICHIB26) runs 18–22 May 2026 across Victoria's key growing regions.
This is your chance to meet over 30 premium importers from Japan, Korea, Greater China, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand and Singapore, face to face, on home ground.
Delivered by Global Victoria — in partnership with Apple and Pear Australia (APAL), Australian Table Grape Association (ATGA), Citrus Australia, Summerfruit Australia (SAL), Cherry Growers Australia, Victorian Cherry Growers, Horticulture Innovation Australia and AusVeg — VICHIB26 is a five-day program of site visits, business matching and networking, built to help Victorian growers and exporters deepen existing relationships and turn introductions into lasting trade partnerships.
Click HERE for more information.
Australian summer fruit growers have delivered a high-quality nectarine season despite challenging and variable weather conditions across key growing regions.
According to Summerfruit Australia chair and nectarine grower Dean Morpeth, while conditions were difficult at times, growers have produced consistent outcomes with strong internal fruit quality. Read full article at Fresh Plaza
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