Across our 4 roadshows delivered to date we have had more than 70 participants, highlighting the importance of engaging in the regions direct with our growers. We look forward to announcing dates for Waroona, Carnarvon, Kununurra, Katherine, and Tully over the coming months.
Our thanks go to
BASF/Nunhems who supported us holding our Ayr, QLD Roadshow alongside their Melon Field Day. What a fantastic event and great to see such a strong turnout!
Melons showcased at the Fight Food Waste Research Impact Conference 2023
I was pleased to be invited and present on a panel at the Fight Food Waste Research Impact Conference 2023 held in Sydney on November 22. I shared the panel stage with Melissa Smith, Molly Chapman, and Sam Oakden where we discussed the new Melon Waste Reduction Strategy, and future work programs, including ongoing collaboration across Horticulture. It’s been great to see this strategy progress.
Updated Melon Hort Stats 2021/22 now available
We are pleased to advise our members and broader industry that Hort Stats 2021/22 has been updated to reflect the melon industry statistics more fully. Please see the updated data for Melons starting on
page 104 of the Handbook HERE.
Varroa mite Transition to Management
The Melons Australia team continue to be heavily engaged in the development of the plan for
Varroa mite Transition to Management. This past month has seen many hours invested in this work advocating for the melon and broader affected plant industries to ensure we receive benefit for our ongoing investment in this response.
Implementation of Food Safety Regulations in 2025
I continue to engage in many forums to present on the industry views of the implementation of Food Safety Regulations across the country in early 2025. We continue to advocate for best practice implementation, highlighting the significant work undertaken by the Australian melon industry in developing our own
Food Safety Best Practice guidelines. If you haven’t familiarised yourselves with these noting the current wet weather events across the country, then I encourage you to do so. If you wish to discuss the implementation in your local State/Territory then please contact me by
email HERE.
Melons Australia Christmas Office Closure
We will be shutting down over the Christmas period, from Thursday 21st December 2023 through to Friday 5th January 2024. However there will be a contact point if you require urgent support or assistance that will be communicated in the coming weeks.
Happy Christmas and New Year!
In the lead up to the festive season, we are excited for the increased consumer interest and consumption of our amazing Australian melons. On behalf of the Melons Australia team, I'd like to extend my warmest wishes for a joyous Christmas and a prosperous New Year to all our members, Strategic Partners, and friends in the industry. May this time be filled with happiness, health, and success as we look forward to a ‘
fruitful’ year ahead. Happy holidays and a Happy New Year to everyone!
As always, to all our producers and broader supply chain partners, please reach out if there is anything we can do to support you
Johnathon Davey, Executive Officer Melons Australia
Email | Phone +61 407 032 023
