It’s the second exclusive craft beer the retailer’s liquor arm has made using the simple supermarket ingredients, after the hugely successful Watermelon Sour.
Coles Liquor says the sustainability credentials of the new White Peach Surplus Sour “closes the loop” on fresh produce, by finding a productive use for unsold fruit and excess bread.
You can read the full article featuring peach fruit grower Gaethan Cutri from Cutri Fruit.
The Fair Work Commission decision to change the award with regards to pieceworkers will be implemented from 28/4/2022. Below is some information from APAL and the National Farmers Federation.
What changes were made to the piece work rate decision? | Apple & Pear Australia Ltd (APAL)
Hort Connections 2022 will be held in Brisbane following the successful, COVID-safe delivery of Hort Connections 2021.
The theme for Hort Connections 2022 – Growing Together – will highlight the importance for every sector of the horticulture industry to come together to build a stronger more resilient food system to feed local and international consumers.
Hort Connections speakers and exhibitors will showcase the latest research, technologies and innovations to offer new perspectives on how the industry can grow together.
Visit the Hort Connections website for further information.
*Early Bird registrations for Hort Connections 2022 end 21 March.
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What if I've recently contracted COVID-19 or was a contactSessions are scheduled for approx. 1 hour. A link to the session will be emailed on the day of the forum. Sessions are not recorded. Slides will be circulated after the forum.
For more information or to register for this event, please click here..
The Commonwealth Senate Select Committee on Job Security has inquired into the impact of insecure or precarious employment, with evidence given to the Committee by several workers from the horticulture sector. Media stories since have further highlighted workers’ concerns and the challenges faced with cleaning up the labour hire industry servicing this sector. Read more of this article here...
The Labour Hire Authority (LHA) continues its work to prevent labour hire worker exploitation in the horticulture industry this year. Inspectors and authorised officers from WorkSafe, Labour Hire Authority and the Department of Justice and Community Safety will visit Yarra Valley farms to conduct compliance checks and offer advice on how to tackle health and safety hazards. These site visits follow an online information session giving Yarra Valley growers and providers the opportunity to refresh their knowledge on workplace health and safety. Read more of this article here...
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