AUSVEG Weekly Update – 11 December 2018

The Bureau of Meteorology has provided AUSVEG with an update on expected significant weather events over 11-18 December 2018.

Deakin University is undertaking research on behalf of the ABS to provide advice on the improved collection of agricultural information.

WorkSafe Victoria has launched eight new safety videos and an app to help workplaces identify hazards and control risks related to quad bike use.

Leading vegetable industry figures, including SA grower Scott Samwell, have been recognised in this year’s awards for their contributions to our sector’s growth.

Compost containing manure and green waste is an important part of sustainable farming, but when inappropriately produced and applied can also pose food safety risks.

Since November 2016, small businesses have been protected by unfair contract terms law for standard form contracts. This law is now under review.

In February 2019, Protected Cropping Australia will be touring Tasmanian growing operations. Learn more through the tour flyer here!

Terry Buckley from Mount Gambier in South Australia explains how he looks after soil health under challenging environmental conditions in this levy-funded video.

AUSVEG SA has been working with IPM Technologies to run a training program supporting growers and advisors to implement IPM production systems. Learn more here.

Fresh Markets Australia and the Central Markets Association of Australia have come on board as Trade Show sponsors and co-hosts of Hort Connections.

The Adviser who makes dispute resolution appointments under the Horticulture Code of Conduct has changed, and is now being supported by Ombudsman staff.

In its latest industry news e-newsletter, the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture has shared videos including WA grower Darryl Smith’s experience with TPP.

Plant Health Australia, the national coordinator of the government-industry partnership for Australian plant biosecurity, has published its annual report for 2017-18.

We talked to Deon Gibson from Premium Fresh Tasmania about cover cropping, soil management and his love for agriculture. Watch the video profile here!

This four-day study tour will take participants to industry sites to investigate world-leading production methods and TPP management practices. Applications close 21 December!

In 2019, AUSVEG will be supporting exporting vegetable growers to attend and exhibit at major international tradeshows. Apply now to participate!

Registering your job requirements will give the government valuable information and help it understand the depth of the labour shortages facing Australian growers.

On top of bi-weekly wholesale market price reports, Hort Innovation also publishes monthly reports with longer-term price trends, including three-month price forecasts.

Win an all-expenses-paid study tour to the World Agri-Tech Innovation Summit in San Francisco in March 2019 thanks to Corteva Agriscience.