What does a Horticulture Produce Agreement need to provide for?

The Horticulture Produce Agreement  A horticulture produce agreement must specify:  (a) whether the trader is trading as an agent or a merchant under the agreement; and  (b) any requirements the trader has in respect of delivery of horticulture produce to the trader by the grower; and  (c) any circumstances, for the purposes of paragraph 22(2)(b), in which the trader may […]

Role of the Parties: Horticulture Code of Conduct

Review of the Current Process An Independent Review of the Horticulture Code of Conduct, was conducted on behalf of the Treasury by Mark Napper and Alan Wein in 2015.  Read their full report here: Independent review of the mandatory Trade Practices (Horticulture Code of Conduct) Regulations. The reviewers made significant findings about the nature of the dispute […]

Independent Review of the Horticulture Code of Conduct: Final Report 2015

Independent Horticulture Review 2015 The 2015 Independent Review of the Horticulture Code of Conduct, requested by the Treasury and conducted by Mark Napper and Alan Wein, provided several key recommendations aimed at improving the code’s effectiveness and ensuring fair trading practices within the Australian horticulture industry. Here are the main recommendations from the report: 1. […]

What is a Horticulture Produce Agreement

The Horticulture Produce Agreement The Horticulture Code of Conduct requires a Horticulture Produce Agreement (HPA). It is a formal contract between a horticulture produce grower and a trader (such as a wholesaler, agent, or retailer). It is a mandatory requirement. This code applies to all agreements made on or after April 14, 2007. This agreement […]