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RUBUS
ANNUAL INDUSTRY REPORT 07 | 08
Industry confIdence hIgh
as rubus forecast
to double by 2012
Rubus industry leaders are forecasting the following characteristics remains breeding programs that display these
the Rubus industry will double in size the primary focus of the Rubus Variety qualities. A delegation has recently
by 2012 with confidence high among Improvement Program; travelled overseas to build these vital
most major growers within the industry. • Production of high yielding varieties relationships on behalf of industry
Investment by many larger growers tolerant of Phytophthora fragariae var ensuring access to quality genetic
supports this confidence. rubi. material for the future. These varieties
Industry growth is anticipated for the • Production of large sized fruit. are designed to supplement the varieties
fresh fruit sector and is supported by stemming from the breeding and
• Production of fruit with enhanced
advances in product quality through evaluation work that was commenced
flavour.
agronomic advances, disease resistant by the late Graeme McGregor and
cultivars, increased areas of covered The Australian Rubus Growers since continued by Rubus Industry
cropping enabling greater control over Association (ARGA) is making a Development Officer Alison Brinson.
timing and quality of product harvested. concerted effort to lead the way in
There is strong consumer confidence in acquiring varieties from overseas Covered cropping is an area of growth
products with healthy attributes which is and an increased level of research and
unlikely to fade. development (R&D) that is occurring in
this key area will be of great benefit to
The statutory levy continues to progress
the industry.
well with consistent growth through
the year despite the effects of drought Finally, communication to industry
and other adverse weather patterns highlighting key R&D findings and issues
throughout various growing regions. tackled by the Industry Development
The major goals of the industry strategic Officer (IDO) on industry’s behalf has
plan which were set to run from 2005 progressed well over the last 12 to
through to 2009 have already been 18 months with the launch of the new
met with industry somewhat ahead website. This website is an excellent
of targets. A great deal of energy is asset for industry and will only improve
now being directed towards the future in the future with support and feedback
sustainable growth of the sector. The from industry.
long term prospects for the industry
for more information contact:
remain extremely positive with a new set
stuart burgess
of key strategic objectives to be set in
hal Industry services Manager
place by late 2008.
t 03 6231 1945
Access to improved varieties that exhibit e stuart.burgess@horticulture.com.au
these projects have been funded by hal using the rubus levy and/or voluntary contributions from industry with matched funding
from the australian government for all r&d activity.
RUBUS BREEDING AND INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT REMAIN
kEY DRIVERS FOR INDUSTRY
The key objectives of the Rubus Industry fruiting potential. In November 2007, International Raspberry Conference
Breeding and Industry Development project an irrigation system was installed at the (IRC) meeting (RB07002). A report on
are to ensure widespread adoption of seedling plot at DPI Toolangi. Regular their findings will be available on their
sustainable, efficient production techniques irrigation and improved rainfall greatly return.
for Rubus fruit and products. This project improved plant growth and fruit quality,
Cross berry industry project “WaterWise
ensures cultivars are developed that are enabling realistic assessment of the
Berries” was undertaken to establish
resistant to diseases, tolerate a range material over the last season. Decisions
current water use and irrigation practices
of Australian microclimates, have a long have not yet been made on how to
of raspberry, strawberry and blueberry
shelf life and good flavour. manage this material after the end of the
crops in the Yarra Valley, Victoria. The
current project. Two assessment days
Below is a summary of some of the key National Heritage Trust (NHT) funded
for growers were held at the breeding cross-berry industry water use efficiency
activities undertaken through this project:
plots to upskill growers in evaluating project, “WaterWise Berries”, commenced
• The assessment summary for the 3-plant the material in the plots. Unfortunately, in July 2007. The aim of this project is to
plots at Hoddles Creek was presented these days were poorly attended. determine the water use of berry crops.
to ARGA Committee, for a decision
• The new ARGA website was launched Activities have been well attended by
about which selections to progress to
in September 2007. The new ARGA growers from the Yarra Valley and beyond.
further evaluation. In the 3-plant plot
website has significantly improved An application has been made to the NHT
at Hoddles Creek, approximately 25
communication in the Rubus industry to expand this project for a further three
selections had stood out, of which seven years to develop benchmarking and best
nationally. Contrary to expectations, the
were outstanding. After the 2006/07 practice data for irrigating berry crops.
number of enquiries about the Rubus
assessments, the ARGA Committee
industry has doubled since the launch of A Strategic Agrichemical Review
agreed to bulk up eight frontrunners for
the site. Major industry communication (SARP) process was undertaken for the
transfer to another grower’s property
is now via email and website rather Rubus industry by the HAL Minor Use
for on-going evaluation. These plants
than via the traditional newsletter. Coordinator. The SARP process has
were transferred in January 2008. In
April 2008, the ARGA committee decided • Application submitted to HAL for an enabled the industry to prioritise the crop
to transfer a total of ten frontrunners to expanded IDO project – Australian protection chemicals that will require Minor
another grower’s property in Silvan for Rubus Industry Development – Use Permits to manage the increased
further re-evaluation. Best Practice and Integrated Fruit number of pest problems from changing
Production (RB8001). climatic conditions
• Approx 40 seedlings have been
assessed for a second season at the • Application to HAL, on behalf of Project fr05003
breeding plot at DPI Toolangi. A decision ARGA, for a study tour for three for more information contact:
regarding which selections should growers to attend international berry alison brinson
be retained will be finalised when the conferences and meet with overseas t 03 9210 9308
plants are assessed for primocane breeders – Global Berry Congress and e alison.brinson@dpi.vic.gov.au
INDUSTRY WEBSITE – TREASURE TROVE OF INFORMATION
The new Australian Rubus Growers tools on the site include a comprehensive world leading Rubus R&D program
Association (ARGA) website has been up history of Rubus fruit and varieties as sites from other key growing regions
and running since September 2007 and is well as availability templates and new including Oregon Raspberry & Blackberry
proving to be a success for the industry. developments to mention just a few. Commission (USA) and the Scottish Crop
Research Institute for some of the latest
The widespread industry consultation There is access to information for home overseas trends and technical information.
that occurred during its design and gardeners, nutrition facts and figures,
development phase is paying dividends storage and recipes. The ARGA and website editor (Fiona
not only in its functionality but also in the Meewissen) welcome any feedback and/or
types of value adds available to those The news section of the website contains recommendations that growers may have
actively involved in the industry. a variety of up to date information with on the website.
recent highlights being a new initiative to
Some of the key operational elements of the Project fr06003
protect Australia’s bees and also a new
website include the ability to download order chemical use regulations in Victoria fact for more information contact:
forms for planting material, including the Phil rowe
sheet. This section is updated regularly.
recently acquired himbo-top® (Designation t 03 5634 7526
of variety: ‘Rafzaqu’). Other excellent Individuals can explore numerous e sunnycrk@dcsi.net.au
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InVestIng In australIan hortIculture
AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT PRIORITIES RELATIONSHIPS
As part of the Australian Government’s
Productivity and adding Value
AND ROLES
commitment to rural research and
development, horticulture industries Improve the productivity and RELATING TO HAL
can access matching Commonwealth
funding through HAL for all research and
profitability of existing industries and
support the development of viable
PROGRAMS
development activities. new industries. Horticulture Australia Limited (HAL) is a
supply chain and Markets not-for-profit industry owned company.
The Australian Government’s Rural Its role is to manage the expenditure
Research and Development Priorities Better understand and respond to
of funds collected by the Australian
aim to foster innovation and guide R&D domestic and international market
Government on behalf of horticulture
effort in the face of continuing economic, and consumer requirements and
industries.
environmental and social change. HAL’s improve the flow of such information
operations are closely aligned with these through the whole supply chain, HAL invests $85 million annually in
priorities. including to consumers. projects benefit horticulture industries.
Percentage by value of natural resource Management An Industry Advisory Committee (IAC)
rubus Projects value of Dried Grape projects
Percentage by Support effective management of is established for each industry with
Australia’s natural resources to a statutory levy and annual income
ensure primary industries are both exceeding $150,000. The IAC is a
economically and environmentally subcommittee of the HAL Board. It
sustainable. makes recommendations to HAL on the
expenditure of funds.
climate Variability and climate
change The Peak Industry Body (PIB)
Build resilience to climate variability for an industry is responsible
and adapt to and mitigate the effects for recommending to HAL the
of climate change. establishment of, and any changes
to, statutory levies. The PIB for
biosecurity an industry with a statutory levy
Protect Australia’s community, primary recommends membership of the IAC
Productivity and Adding Value (100%) industries and environment from to HAL and must demonstrate how
biosecurity threats. the skills required on an IAC are met
Supply Chain Markets (0%) by the persons they recommend for
appointment to the committee.
Natural Resources Management (0%)
In 2007/08 the Australian Rubus Growers For more information please visit
Climate Variability and Climate Change (0%) Association (ARGA) acted as the service www.horticulture.com.au
provider on two projects.
Biosecurity (0%)
Full details where the ARGA acted as the
service provider can be found on page
This chart shows the percentage four of this report.
of expenditure in HAL’s rubus R&D
program against each of the Australian
Government priorities for rural
research and development. Full detail
CONSULTATION FUNDING
of expenditure across all industries is Consultation funding can be paid by HAL to a PIB to cover costs for IAC meetings,
available in HAL’s annual report or at annual levy payers’ meetings and costs within the partnership agreement between
www.horticulture.com.au HAL and the member industry that are specified as consultation, for example R&D
program consultation. Consultation does not include funding for conferences,
publications or general communication or industry development officers/managers.
In 2007/08 $2,400 of consultation funding was budgeted to be provided to the
ARGA.
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RUBUS PROGRAM 2007/08
Project no Project title levy start Project organisation contact
or Vc Project completion
FR05003 Facilitating the development of the rubus Levy 1-Sep-05 15-Jul-08 Victorian Department of Alison Brinson
industry – breeding and IDO Primary Industries 03 9210 9308
FR06003 Facilitating communication in the rubus VC 1-Jul-06 31-May-09 Australian Rubus Philip Rowe
industry Growers Association 03 5634 7526
RB07002 Global Berry Congress and IRC meeting Levy 24-Apr-08 30-Sep-08 Australian Rubus Philip Rowe
and VC Growers Association 03 5634 7526
ACROSS INDUSTRY PROGRAM 2007/08
The rubus industry contributes funding towards an across industry program that addresses issues affecting all of horticulture.
Details of the current program are listed below. A full report of the program can be found at www.horticulture.com.au/industry/
acrossindustry.asp.
Project no. title
Enhance the efficiency, transparency, responsiveness and integrity of the supply chain for the total industry to
outcome 1
provide clear market signals
AH04007 Pesticide regulation coordinator
AH04009 Coordination of minor use permits for horticulture
AH06004 Horticulture Code of Conduct - Industry Support Package
AH07001 Horticulture Statistics database
AH07021 Enhancing consumer confidence in the safety of Australian horticultural produce
outcome 2 Maximise the benefits of horticultural products in the eyes of consumers, influencers and government
AH07006 Promoting the health advantage of fruit and vegetables to increase their consumption
AH07007 Horticulture Wellbeing Initiative
outcome 3 Position horticulture to compete in a globalised environment
AH07002 HAL Market Access Coordinator
AH07003 Market access support program
AH07017 Codex Committee on Fresh Fruit and Vegetables participation
outcome 4 achieve long term viability and sustainability for australia horticulture
AH06002 Horticulture Industry Strategic Plan
AH06007 Industry involvement in the development of Primary Production and Processing Standards
AH06015 Cooperative venture for capacity building (CVCB) membership fees
AH07009 Horticulture Water Initiative
MT07029 Managing pesticide access in horticulture
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FINANCIAL REPORT (UNAUDITED)
RUBUS INVESTMENT SUMMARY
11 MONTHS ENDED 31 MAY 2008
Marketing r&d combined
2007/2008 2007/2008 2007/2008
Funds available 1 July 2007 14,484 14,484
IncoMe
Levies Received 48,721 48,721
Commonwealth Contributions 12,458 12,458
Other Income 1,007 1,007
total Income n/a 62,186 62,186
Budget 66,060 66,060
Variance to Budget (3,874) (3,874)
PrograM InVestMent
Levy Programs 21,929 21,929
Service Delivery Programs by HAL 2,987 2,987
Across Industry Funding 254 254
Levy Collection Costs 10,268 10,268
total Investment n/a 35,438 35,438
Budget 61,115 61,115
Variance to Budget 25,677 25,677
Annual Surplus/Deficit N/A 26,748 26,748
funds available 30 June 2008 n/a 41,232 41,232
An audited financial report for 12 months ending 30 June 2008 will be available via the HAL website on 15 September 2008.
for More
RUBUS INDUSTRY InforMatIon contact:
ADVISORY
COMMITTEE
david bardon
lorraine chapman
steve chapman
Philip dornauf
Stuart Burgess
albert Meeuwissen
Industry Services Manager
fiona Meeuwissen Horticulture Australia Limited (HAL)
Philip rowe C/- FGT
John sandford Macquarie Wharf No. 1
Hunter Street,
stephen la Morticella
Hobart TAS 7000
alison brinson (ex officio) t 03 6231 1945
e stuart.burgess@horticulture.com.au
Horticulture Australia Limited (HAL) Level 7, 179 Elizabeth Street Sydney NSW 2000
t 02 8295 2300 f 02 8295 2399 www.horticulture.com.au
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