Media Releases

Water availability, technological innovation in horticulture, and the future of the dried grape industry will be the focus of the 2019 Dried Fruits Australia (DFA) Grower Forum. The half-day [...]

Dried grape growers will this month vote on whether to introduce a biosecurity levy that would ensure the industry is prepared for an emergency pest or disease outbreak. The statutory levy, [...]

Dried Fruits Australia (DFA) has been awarded a $15,000 local history grant for the second stage of a dried grape industry conservation project. The three-year project will organise and preserve [...]

The producers of Australia’s best dried grapes will be celebrated this weekend at Mildura Field Days. Dried Fruits Australia (DFA) will present awards for the best sultanas, currants, [...]

Australia’s dried grape industry has launched a new brand, Australian Sultanas, as part of its strategy to grow product awareness and increase export sales. A collaboration between Dried [...]

Dried Fruits Australia (DFA) will receive almost $400,000 in Federal Government funding to advance the growth of the dried grape industry across Sunraysia. The funding, which will be provided [...]

Australian dried grape growers are anticipating another strong season as they prepare for the imminent harvest. Dried Fruits Australia chairman Mark King said dry and warm weather conditions [...]

New research, market trends, on-farm biosecurity and labour hire are some of the big issues on the agenda for this year’s dried grape industry forum. Growers and industry representatives from [...]

Dried grape growers who have an idea to boost production or increase efficiency on the block can now apply for up to $3,000 in funding. Awarded annually, the Dried Fruits Australia (DFA) [...]

A new dried grape industry project will compare growers’ viticultural activities over three years to determine the most effective production practices. The benchmarking project is funded by Dried [...]