<![CDATA[Cobram Fruit Growers - News & Events]]>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 18:08:18 +1000EditMySite<![CDATA[Want to be a Picker...or a Packer?]]>Thu, 04 Mar 2021 03:15:06 GMThttps://www.cdfga.com.au/news--events/want-to-be-a-pickeror-a-packerNot sure if seasonal work will suit you?
Check this information about fruit picking and packing and see if it looks like something you want to do and think you can handle...it is not for everyone.
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]]><![CDATA[CDFGA Receive SWAP Grant]]>Fri, 19 Feb 2021 04:15:36 GMThttps://www.cdfga.com.au/news--events/cdfga-receive-swap-grantWe are pleased to announce that we have been successful in receiving a Seasonal Worker Accommodation Program Grant commencing 15 February 2021. While many of our growers are winding up this years' very difficult season, others may still be able to obtain assistance for their seasonal workers through this program.

​Just make contact with the CDFGA office and we will do our best to get you sorted.
]]><![CDATA[Enter our competition - it is easy!]]>Thu, 28 Jan 2021 04:00:50 GMThttps://www.cdfga.com.au/news--events/enter-our-competition-it-is-easy
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]]><![CDATA[Changes to International Drivers Licence Conditions]]>Thu, 14 Jan 2021 01:13:30 GMThttps://www.cdfga.com.au/news--events/january-14th-2021In November 2019 changes were made to the laws governing the use of International Drivers Licences in Victoria. 
People using International drivers licence must change to a local licence within 6 months of arrival in Australia. How to do this is determined on an individual basis, depending on the country of issue of the existing licence, the drivers age and number of years driving. Copy the below link to VicRoads into your browser  for more details. 
https://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/licences/renew-replace-or-update/new-to-victoria/overseas-drivers]]><![CDATA[Peach on a Beach - Official launch]]>Mon, 07 Dec 2020 03:44:37 GMThttps://www.cdfga.com.au/news--events/peach-on-a-beach-official-launch
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Cobram Growers on Thompsons Beach in Cobram launching our summer promotion- Peach on a Beach.
Peach on a Beach is part of our celebration of all things Cobram Grown - especially our delicious peaches, yellow and white - the choice is yours.

Simply buy some beautiful Cobram Grown peaches, take them to your favourite beach, take your best photos and send them to our Cobram Growers Facepage to be in the running to win some great prizes.

You can tell the peaches are grown in Cobram when you see one of our growers' stickers on the fruit. ..check our list of suitable stickers below.
Happy snapping, good luck and remember to enjoy our healthy produce. Winners announced in Cobram in late January
]]><![CDATA[National Fruit Fly Strategy 2020 - 2025]]>Thu, 12 Nov 2020 03:16:00 GMThttps://www.cdfga.com.au/news--events/national-fruit-fly-strategy-2020-2025The national Fruit Fly Strategy 2020-25 and the National Fruit Fly Implementation Plan 2020-25 have been released.

Please note that these documents are for the national strategy. The Victoria one is still under consultation.

This Association has been an active contributor to the debate and we are fighting hard for continued government support in our fight against Qfly.

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]]><![CDATA[Marketing - Members Share Their Ideas]]>Sun, 01 Nov 2020 04:34:28 GMThttps://www.cdfga.com.au/news--events/marketing-members-share-their-ideas

​Members are working together to create some new marketing ideas to promote our Association, our delicious fruit and our fabulous region on the Murray. 
​Good to see them working so hard - the calm before the storm perhaps.
]]><![CDATA[Night Out to Learn About SITPlus]]>Sat, 31 Oct 2020 13:00:00 GMThttps://www.cdfga.com.au/news--events/night-out-to-learn-about-sitplusCDFGA members and guests took advantage of our close proximity to the border and enjoyed an informative and social evening at the Tocumwal Golf and Bowl Club in late October 2020.
Dan Ryan, the Director of the SITPlus program and Adrian Inglefield from Hort Innovation were on hand to meet with growers and to answer questions regarding all aspects of the SITPlus program.
Cobram is in its second year of a 3 year SIT trial and, to date, the  results have been excellent. Members were brought up to date on the program as it is now and how it may work in the future.
It was great to meet in a social setting and to have the opportunity to talk freely about such an important tool in our fight against Qfly.
Sincere thanks to the GMV Regional Fruit Fly Project and SITPlus who shared the costs and provided us with a great meal and chance to relax a little before the harvest kicks in. And not a mask in sight – yay!
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]]><![CDATA[See our new COVID SAFETY RESOURCES Section]]>Wed, 28 Oct 2020 04:02:31 GMThttps://www.cdfga.com.au/news--events/see-our-new-covid-safety-resources-sectionSimply click on the RSOURCES section at the top of the page, select COVID and there you will find a range of Covid documentation for your use.
More info will appear soon.]]><![CDATA[Covid Safety High Risk Plan]]>Wed, 28 Oct 2020 03:25:06 GMThttps://www.cdfga.com.au/news--events/covid-safety-high-risk-planFollowing members' requests a Covid Safety High Risk Plan has been provided to assist you in thinking about the Covid Plan for your business. 
This is in response to the government's declaration that horticultural businesses that employ seasonal workers are High Risk and, therefore require additional Covid response measures.
Also attached are a template for an Attendance Register and Training Record.  All of these documents are able to be saved and changed to suit your individual needs.
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]]><![CDATA[Changes coming to this site]]>Wed, 28 Oct 2020 01:51:07 GMThttps://www.cdfga.com.au/news--events/changes-coming-to-this-siteAdditional documents and information are almost ready for loading on this website. Watch for Covid Plan updates and information of accommodation and travel allowances for the 2020 harvest season.
Members who are having login issues please email Karen and she will send you a link to re-set your password. ]]><![CDATA[Steps for local grower during outbreak]]>Tue, 22 May 2018 03:58:26 GMThttps://www.cdfga.com.au/news--events/steps-for-local-grower-during-outbreakThe following is a list of steps, with options to implement them, in response to a declared outbreak of Queensland fruit fly (QFF) in rural area producing commercial fruit fly host fruit. These steps and options will be given to affected owners/ managers by an appointed representative of the Qff Governance Group.
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]]><![CDATA[The Habits of QFF in Winter]]>Tue, 22 May 2018 03:53:06 GMThttps://www.cdfga.com.au/news--events/the-habits-of-qff-in-winterThe below report contains Queensland fruit fly research on the habits of the pest during the winter months and how they can be better targeted during this period.
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]]><![CDATA[The CDFGA QFF Outbreak Action Plan is here]]>Tue, 22 May 2018 03:41:01 GMThttps://www.cdfga.com.au/news--events/the-cdfga-qff-outbreak-action-plan-is-hereThe Cobram & District Fruit Growers’ Association (CSFGA), with support from the Victorian State Department of Economic Development, Jobs Transport and Resources (DEDJTR), Horticulture Innovation Australia Ltd (HIAL), the Moira Shire Council and the Berrigan Shire Council, has commenced strategies aimed at reducing the impact of Qff on its horticultural production and productivity, both commercial and domestic.
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