Industry Partners
Summerfruit Australia works in partnership with state and regional grower associations, Hort Innovation, government agencies and research partners to deliver outcomes for Australian summerfruit growers.
Working together for growers
Partnerships that put your industry first.
No single organisation can drive meaningful change for the summerfruit sector alone. Summerfruit Australia works alongside state and regional associations, Hort Innovation, government agencies and research partners to ensure growers have access to the best knowledge, support and advocacy available.
The strength of these relationships flows directly to the orchard through better funded R&D, faster biosecurity responses, and a unified voice in markets at home and abroad.
Grower Associations
State and Regional Grower Associations
SAL in partnership across the broader fresh produce sector.
SAL is the national voice for summerfruit, and works alongside the state and regional bodies who represent growers at a local level. Find your nearest association below.
Growcom
Growcom is the voice of horticulture in Queensland, with a core membership of fruit and vegetable producers and offering services to individuals and industries beyond that definition. 07 3620 3844 growcom@growcom.com.au
Low Chill Australia Inc.
Rod Dalton 0414 461 316 rod@granthamorchards.com.au lowchillaustralia.com.au
Hills Orchard Improvement Group (HOIG)
Bruno DelSimone | President 0419 916 135 | 08 9293 7152 dfennell@moraitis.com.au hoig.org.au 951 Canning Road, Pickering Brook WA 6076
Fruit Growers Victoria
FGV represents the interests of almost 200 fruit growers in the Goulburn Valley and North East, producing 60% of all fruit canned by SPC-Ardmona, 80% of Australian pear production and a significant share of other deciduous fruits for domestic and export fresh markets. 03 5825 3700 | 0408 727 463 gm@fgv.com.au
Fruit West (Western Australia)
Nardia Shaw 08 9368 3869 nardia@fruitwest.org.au fruitwest.org.au PO Box 7198, Karawara WA 6152
Summerfruit SA (formerly Fresh Fruit Growers Association)
08 8582 2055 saffga@riverland.net.au
National Bodies
National Horticulture Bodies
The research, development and marketing organisation for Australian horticulture.
SAL partners with Hort Innovation to deliver the Summerfruit Fund, investing the summerfruit levy into programs that benefit the whole industry.
Australian Horticulture Trade
We’re a national association formed to promote the development of the export and import of fresh horticultural resources. AHT (Australian Horticulture Trade) is the peak industry body for Australian horticultural exporters and importers of fresh produce.admin@horticulturetrade.com.auLesley Shield, CEO lesley@horticulturetrade.com.au 0423 394 476 Mailing Address PO Box 346 Brisbane Markets, QLD 4106
Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF)
Australia’s largest farmer organisation with around 21,000 members. Formed in 1979 and closely affiliated with the National Farmers’ Federation. 03 9207 5555
NSW Farmers’ Association
Voluntary industry body representing the farming community in New South Wales. 02 8251 1700
National Farmers’ Federation (NFF)
The national body representing Australian farmers across commodities and states. 02 6273 3855
Horticulture Innovation Australia
HAL is a national research, development and marketing organisation. We work in partnership with the horticulture sector to invest in programs that provide benefit to the Australian horticultural industry.
Australian Institute of Horticulture (AIH) Inc
AIH, with a membership of about 1000, is the peak national professional body representing all horticulturists within Australia. Members own or are employed across all sectors and horticulture including nursery, landscape construction and maintenance, research, media, education & professional development, consultancy, landscape design & architecture, environmental management, parks management and maintenance, hydroponics. 0426 903 218 admin@aih.org.au PO Box 2238, Toowong, QLD 4066, Australia
Research Partners
Research Partners
SAL partners with universities, state agriculture departments and private research organisations to deliver the Summerfruit Fund’s R&D program and other initiatives for the benefit of the summerfruit industry.
Plant Health Australia Incursion management
Incursion management consists of responses to Emergency Plant Pests (EPPs) to limit their potential impact on Australia’s primary producers and allied/downstream industries and businesses, our environment, and communities. This is achieved through early detection and reporting of suspected EPPs, enabling a prompt, and coordinated response to contain and potentially eradicate the pest. What constitutes an EPP is defined within the Emergency Plant Pest Response Deed (EPPRD).
Emergency Plant Pest Response Deed
The Emergency Plant Pest Response Deed (EPPRD) is a government-industry partnership, outlining the national governance and investment in responding to and eradicating emergency plant pests (EPP). Under the EPPRD, impacted growers may also be eligible for reimbursement of certain costs or losses on account of response activities, known as owner reimbursement costs (ORCs).
Australian Horticulture Trade
We’re a national association formed to promote the development of the export and import of fresh horticultural resources. AHT (Australian Horticulture Trade) is the peak industry body for Australian horticultural exporters and importers of fresh produce.admin@horticulturetrade.com.auLesley Shield, CEO lesley@horticulturetrade.com.au 0423 394 476 Mailing Address PO Box 346 Brisbane Markets, QLD 4106
Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF)
Australia’s largest farmer organisation with around 21,000 members. Formed in 1979 and closely affiliated with the National Farmers’ Federation. 03 9207 5555
NSW Farmers’ Association
Voluntary industry body representing the farming community in New South Wales. 02 8251 1700
National Farmers’ Federation (NFF)
The national body representing Australian farmers across commodities and states. 02 6273 3855
Government
Government Departments and Programs
Browse a range of government resources and department tools to guide your on orchard activities and export activities.
South Australian Research And Development Institute
SARDI is a leading research and development institute delivering innovation to enhance the food, fibre and bioscience industries and living environmental systems.
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) promotes and protects Australia’s international interests to support our security and prosperity.We work with international partners and other countries to tackle global challenges, increase trade and investment opportunities, protect international rules, keep our region stable and help Australians overseas.Switchboard: +61 2 6261 1111
Department of Industry, Science and Resources
+61 2 6213 6000 Industry House, 10 Binara Street, Canberra ACT
Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF)
The Commonwealth department responsible for plant biosecurity, export protocols and trade. Their goal is to enhance our agricultural industries and trade, and manage the threat of biosecurity risks to Australia. Phone: +61 2 6272 3933
Department of Finance
The Department of Finance provides high quality advice, frameworks and services to achieve value in the management of public resources for the benefit of all Australians
Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communication, Sport and the Arts
The Department of Infrastructure connects and enriches every Australian community, underpins our economy and society, and empowers our regions. We provide policy advice and deliver programs, projects and services in the infrastructure, transport, communications, sport and arts sectors, supporting our regions and territories.