Media Releases

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 [...]

Reducing the cost of winter pruning was the focus of a workshop for the dried grape industry last week. Hosted by Dried Fruits Australia (DFA), the two-day workshop brought together industry [...]