Dried Fruits Australia is a voice for the industry, acting for producers on a national and international level and working to grow our sector.

There are two types of membership. Dried grape growers can register to become full members, while producers of other horticultural products and people with an interest in the dried grape industry can become associate members.

Member benefits

Industrial relations

• National Farmers’ Federation member updates
• Fair Work Ombudsman Horticulture Award updates

Communications

• Reference materials – annual Spray Diary, Dried Grape Production Manual, A Practical Safety Guide for the Horticulture Industry, Best Practice Guides
• Currant News – fortnightly newsletter covering important grower information, including industry trends, events and weather outlooks
• Vine magazine – quarterly news for the dried fruits and table grape industries
• Website and online library – houses industry news, research and reports dating back to the 1930s
• Dedicated communications manager

Industry development

• Commercialisation of new dried grape varieties
• Information forums and training sessions
• Grower events including field walks, study tours and networking opportunities
• Field officer – works part-time with growers to improve best practice management

Industry partnerships

• Hort Innovation – active involvement in investment of R&D and marketing levies and focus on export marketing opportunities (representation at conferences and trade shows)
• National Farmers’ Federation Horticulture Council member – advocacy on key horticulture issues
• Plant Health Australia member – biosecurity management and awareness

Grant funding

• Innovation Grants – up to four awarded per year to recognise grower innovations
• 10 Tonne Project – building capacity of growers to invest in and utilise innovative agtech systems