The federal government has announced a grant of $100,000 for fruit marketing company Towac Fruit Export Cooperative to develop a strategic plan to help build the competitiveness and resilience of the Australian apple industry, and to maintain domestic and global competitiveness. Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Tony Burke said the apple industry plays an important role in supporting regional communities, with apples being produced in all states. “Australia’s apple production in... ...Read more »