ATGA

What is the ATGA?

The Australian Table Grape Association Inc (ATGA) is the peak industry body representing commercial table grape growers from across the country.

The ATGA employs a professional Chief Executive Officer to act as a focal point for communications and coordination within the industry.

The Executive is led by a Chairman with delegates from each state and territory that produce table grapes. Executive positions allow for one delegate per 8% of production, with a minimum of one for each state/territory.

Growers pay a levy of one cent per kilogram for table grapes produced in Australia which is payable at the first point of sale. The funds are collected by the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) Levies Revenue Service (LRS) on behalf of the industry.

Horticulture Australia (HAL) manages the expenditure of levy funds, but takes advice from the table grape Industry Advisory Committee (IAC).

When funds are expended on research and development they are matched by the Australian Government. When funds are expended on marketing and promotion activities they are not matched.