News & resources

Research & reports

Information about the Australian table grape industry, statistics, research papers, project reports and more.
Events

3-5 June 2024 • Hort Connections

Hort Connections 2024! Hort Connections – Australia and New Zealand’s largest horticulture conference and trade show – iscoming to Melbourne in 2024! Why attend Hort ...
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Pick of the Bunch • 28 March 2024

In this Pick of the Bunch, Victorian netting program closes soon, SA netting program funds still available and more.
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Pick of the Bunch • 14 March 2024

In this Pick of the Bunch, help shape industry communications, APVMA Chlorpyrifos consultation closes and more.
Events

19 March: Victorian Horticulture Exports Program – Joint industry networking event

Global Victoria is partnering with the ATGA and Citrus Australia to host an inbound trade mission NEXT WEEK. Register now to attend the joint industry ...
Vine

Vine magazine • February 2024

In our February 2024 Vine magazine, we celebrate 20 years of the Vine. This and more inside.
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Pick of the Bunch • 29 February 2024

In this Pick of the Bunch, Vine magazine's milestone anniversary, inbound trade program set to cultivate success and more.
Latest news

Profile: Alysson Barbosa Vieira

From the Brazilian hinterland to Australia’s back roads, Alysson Barbosa Vieira is a professional agronomist with a passion for table grapes and an extensive technical ...
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Pick of the Bunch • 15 February 2024

In this Pick of the Bunch, new Bait Like a Boss video, latest horticulture statistics out now and more.
Queensland fruit fly

Bait Like a Boss: Part 3 – Where to land bait

Want to Bait Like a Boss? You need to know where to land bait! Watch part 3 of our Bait Like a Boss video series ...
Events

Table Grape International Marketing Program Industry Briefing

The ATGA will host a Table Grape International Marketing Program Industry Briefing next month. Join us at 1pm, Wednesday 14 February for an online event, ...
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Pick of the Bunch • 1 February 2024

In this Pick of the Bunch, new fruit fly resources for producers and much more.
Queensland fruit fly

Bait Like a Boss: Part 2 – Recognising fruit flies and their damage

Understanding fruit fly behaviour, and how to bait spray for control, is an essential part of any table grape producer’s integrated pest and disease management ...
Queensland fruit fly

Bait Like a Boss: Part 1 – What’s in fruit fly bait?

Understanding fruit fly behaviour, and how to bait spray for control, is an essential part of any table grape producer’s integrated pest and disease management ...
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Pick of the Bunch • 18 January 2024

In this Pick of the Bunch, export season kicks off, inspector arrives, 2022/23 Hort Statistics Handbook launches and more.
Queensland fruit fly

Queensland fruit fly & male annihilation technique (MAT)

MAT – male annihilation technique – is an “attract and kill” strategy for male flies. The aim is to reduce male fly populations to low ...
Queensland fruit fly

Queensland fruit fly treatment calendar

Want to know how to integrate your treatment options for fruit fly? Transitioning from cover spray to bait spraying? This seasonal calendar shows treatment options ...
Queensland fruit fly

Queensland fruit fly treatment factsheet

Bait spraying is the most reliable and integrated pest management friendly way to reduce Queensland fruit fly numbers in a vineyard. This factsheet explores the ...
Queensland fruit fly

Queensland fruit fly treatment comparison tool

Will you bait spray or cover spray Qfly this season? How long will it take, and what is the labour cost? Download the work rate ...
Reports and media

Trapping efficacy in table grape vineyards for area-wide management of Queensland fruit fly (final report)

Managing Qfly in table grape vineyards has presented a major challenge in recent years, particularly in Greater Sunraysia (Victoria) where around 70% of Australian table ...
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Pick of the Bunch • 14 December 2023

In this Pick of the Bunch, seasons greetings from ATGA, trade show success and more.
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Pick of the Bunch • 30 November 2023

In this Pick of the Bunch, ATGA board returns in full, Hort Innovation board changes and more.
Effects of agrichemicals on beneficial insects

Beneficial insects and the impact of some pesticides on grapes: at a glance

As an extension of the Beneficial insects and the toxicity of pesticides guide released by the Australian Table Grape Association, Cherry Growers Australia and Summerfruit ...
Effects of agrichemicals on beneficial insects

Beneficial insects and the toxicity of some pesticides guide

Beneficial insects can be broadly defined as pollinators, predatory mites, predatory beetles and parasitoids. Agricultural chemicals can often have a negative impact on these beneficial ...
Vine

Vine magazine • November 2023

The November to January edition of the Vine magazine is out now.
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Pick of the Bunch • 16 November 2023

In this Pick of the Bunch, a new Vine magazine edition, Exporter Directory entries now open and more.
Latest news

Exporter Directory entries now open

Entries are now open for the Table Grape Exporter Directory. The Australian Table Grape Association is launching a new-look interactive online Exporter Directory this December. Entries ...
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Table Grape Marketing Update • 14 November 2023

Welcome to the first Table Grape Marketing Update for 2023/24. We’re pleased to announce that the Australian Table Grape Association will deliver the Table Grape ...
Events

6-14 December: International Trade Seminar Series

The Australian Table Grape Association (ATGA) invites growers and exporters to join us at an international trade seminar series across Asia this December.
Events

1 December 2023: Table Grape Industry Marketing Briefing

The ATGA will host its first Table Grape International Marketing Briefing next month, ahead of the much-anticipated 2023/24 table grape export season.
Events

14 & 15 November: AgTech Breakfasts

The ATGA will bring together a range of agtech suppliers to demonstrate current and future agtech opportunities in table grapes, including autonomous platforms, aerial imagery ...