Reading Time: 3minutesAUSVEG, the peak industry body representing Australia’s vegetable, potato and onion growers is concerned with the Government’s decision to implement new limits on Working Holiday Makers, […]
Soil compaction is a major and growing driver of land degradation worldwide, affecting agricultural, forest and grazing ecosystems. Soil compaction, as a key soil threat, is primarily […]
Over two days, the Cross Industry FAW RD&E Forum will bring together researchers, farmers and growers, agronomists, advisers, industry representatives and Research and Development Corporations (RDCs) […]
The Department of Home Affairs’ Business, Industry and Regional Outreach (BIRO) network invites businesses to a free webinar designed to help employers better understand how to […]
Reading Time: 2minutesThe latest ABS inflation figures have confirmed vegetables as a cost-of-living crisis-busting super food for Australian families. The data released yesterday shows that while overall annual […]
Help shape the new Veg SmartMargins tool, designed with growers from day one. See a working prototype and help decide what would make the tool genuinely […]
Help shape the new Veg SmartMargins tool, designed with growers from day one. See a working prototype and help decide what would make the tool genuinely […]
Help shape the new Veg SmartMargins tool, designed with growers from day one. See a working prototype and help decide what would make the tool genuinely […]
Help shape the new Veg SmartMargins tool, designed with growers from day one. See a working prototype and help decide what would make the tool genuinely […]
The Cross-industry Fall Armyworm (FAW) RD&E Facilitation Project is helping to strengthen collaboration, improve communication across industries, and ensure that FAW research, development and extension (RD&E) […]
Join the Australian-Grown Innovation Build Program Demo Day to witness the next evolution of agri-tech and horticultural innovation. The AGI Build Program supports promising startups by connecting […]
Join us for the Inaugural Future Hort Leaders Forum – The ultimate educational, capacity building and networking event for the next generation of the horticulture industry! […]
Join AUSVEG and VegNET for an interactive session designed to keep growers, agronomists, and industry up to date with the latest in biosecurity preparedness activities. What’s […]
This speaker series in Mt Gambier SA is catered toward local growers including Western Victoria, addressing current challenges in the potato industry. Stephanie Tabone will facilitate […]
Learn how the AgriStarter Loan can help you purchase your first farm business or support succession arrangements. Whether you’re looking to take your first step into […]
Join us for an interactive workshop with Daniel Sutton from Vegetables NZ and learn about New Zealand’s experience managing Tomato Potato Psyllid (TPP) and Zebra Chip […]
Join us for an interactive workshop with Daniel Sutton from Vegetables NZ and learn about New Zealand’s experience managing Tomato Potato Psyllid (TPP) and Zebra Chip […]
At the Potatoes Tasmania AGM, join Daniel Sutton from Vegetables NZ, for an industry update, sharing practical insights from New Zealand’s experience managing Tomato Potato Psyllid […]
National Biosecurity Week 2026 will be held from 24 to 30 August 2026. National Biosecurity Week serves as an important reminder of the critical role biosecurity […]
Reading Time: 2minutesClaims of Chinese tomatoes being detected in imported processed food products labelled as from Italy raised in this week’s Four Corners expose wider concerns over Australia’s […]
Join us for an interactive workshop with Daniel Sutton from Vegetables NZ and learn about New Zealand’s experience managing Tomato Potato Psyllid (TPP) and Zebra Chip […]
Join Mr Geoff Leeper, Independent Reviewer, for a webinar on the Water Act Review Discussion Paper. Mr Leeper will be joined by Dr Teagan Shields, First […]
Presented by Daniel McCullough, Pharus Wellbeing this webinar is structured to support Ag Leaders. Discussions and Insights Mental health made simple Straightforward, practical information on mental […]
This two-day soil biology masterclass provides you with the core knowledge and principles to assist in incorporating soil biology and health in management practices to sustainably […]
As Australians continue to adapt to cost-of-living pressures, the way they shop for fresh produce is evolving. Understanding these shifts can help growers and industry make […]
A new vegetable industry dashboard is giving growers direct access to Woolworths retail scan data and shopper insights through Quantium. For the first time, growers can […]
A new vegetable industry dashboard is giving growers direct access to Woolworths retail scan data and shopper insights through Quantium. For the first time, growers can […]
A new vegetable industry dashboard is giving growers direct access to Woolworths retail scan data and shopper insights through Quantium. For the first time, growers can […]
The South Australian Research and Development Institute (SARDI) will be holding a training and accreditation course on PREDICTA Pt. The course will be available to agronomists, […]
The SWICP Regen Ag Masterclass is designed for growers and advisers already exploring or implementing practice change within vegetable production systems. The Masterclass is not designed […]
Reading Time: 2minutesWant to find out how the Food and Grocery Code of Conduct can protect you as a grower? AUSVEG is delivering the Know your Grocery Code […]
Reading Time: 2minutesA new vegetable industry dashboard is giving growers direct access to Woolworths retail scan data and shopper insights through Quantium. For the first time, growers can […]
Reading Time: 2minutesHort Innovation is seeking expressions of interest from suitably experienced persons for membership of both the Harmonised Australian Retail Produce Scheme (HARPS) Operational Committee and Technical […]
The Dowerin Machinery Field Days provides a vital information highway and one stop shop for all farmers, primary producers, agricultural workers, and their families, in a […]
This practical, course provides an introduction to the application of Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) in the fresh produce sector. Designed for growers, operators, packers, and staff working […]
Most fresh produce suppliers and customers now require growers to be certified against a recognised food safety program. Achieving certification not only meets market demands but also demonstrates […]
Reading Time: 2minutesOn Tuesday 23 June, the APVMA released its final regulatory decisions on paraquat and diquat after nearly three decades of review. The decisions affect a large […]
The Australian vegetable industry is undergoing significant transformation. Automation and mechanisation are reshaping how farms operate. However, with so many technologies emerging globally, and specifications to […]
Reading Time: 2minutesExpressions of Interest: Vegetable Industry Pre and Post Farm Gate Advisory Panels Hort Innovation in partnership with AUSVEG is seeking Expressions of Interest (EOI) from suitably […]
Reading Time: 2minutesBiosecurity Tasmania (BT) is investigating a detection of serpentine leafminer (Liriomyza huidobrensis; SLM) in North West Tasmania. Serpentine leafminer is a high-risk invasive horticultural pest which can […]
The Department of Home Affairs, through its Business, Industry and Regional Outreach (BIRO) network, would like to invite you to attend upcoming free information sessions on […]
Reading Time: 3minutesThe Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) has today published its final decision regarding paraquat and diquat, following a comprehensive 30-year review by the independent […]
The theme for FarmX 2026, Sustainability & Innovation Across Every Acre, reflects the shared challenge and opportunity facing agriculture today, how to build productive, resilient farms while […]
Join PotatoLink for a webinar exploring: the changing emissions reporting landscape in fresh produce, why it is becoming increasingly important across the supply chain, how growers […]
Reading Time: 2minutesChemical-resistant varroa mite populations have spread, with cases now confirmed in Victoria and South Australia following earlier detections in New South Wales and Queensland. In Victoria, […]
AUSVEG has invited Neil Rechlin from NextGen to deliver a practical webinar on the fundamentals of Australian competition law and how it applies to horticultural businesses. […]
Reading Time: 3minutesSteve Marafiote, image supplied by Sundrop Farms. It’s been a very big week for Steve Marafiote. Just days after being named Grower of the Year, partnered […]
Reading Time: 8minutesAustralian horticulture has celebrated outstanding contributions to the industry at the 2026 Horticulture Awards for Excellence held at the Hort Connections 2026 Gala Dinner in Adelaide. […]
Reading Time: 4minutesOne of Australia’s most respected chefs, author and fourth generation farmer Matt Moran AM has officially joined the national movement to encourage more Australians to eat […]
Reading Time: 2minutesAUSVEG welcomes the announcement that it will deliver Food and Grocery Code of Conduct training for fresh produce suppliers to major supermarkets, as part of the […]
Reading Time: 2minutesLeading international fresh produce buyers from key export markets will experience world-class Australian horticulture first-hand during an inbound trade mission beginning in South Australia today. The […]
Reading Time: 2minutesAustralian potato growers, support staff and the wider potato industry are set to benefit from a new, five-year workforce training and leadership program. Funded by Hort […]
Reading Time: 4minutesAUSVEG is cautioning against a false sense of security as the impacts of the Middle East conflict continue flowing through Australia’s vegetable industry, leading to continuing […]
Reading Time: 2minutesThe latest breakthroughs, updates and innovations from industry levy-funded R&D projects will be on display for Australian vegetable, potato and onion growers on 1 June in […]
Field vegetable growers are invited to attend a practical in-field session focused on soil health improvement and smarter irrigation management. Hosted by VegNET NSW and WaterWise, […]
Register for this Soil Wealth ICP webinar exploring practical approaches to managing on-farm organic waste and turning waste streams into valuable compost and soil inputs. The […]
Join the PotatoLink R&D Forum, bringing together growers, researchers, advisors, and industry members to explore the latest levy-funded potato research and development projects from across Australia. […]
Join in Penfield for a field walk focused on improving soil health for potato production in South Australia. The field walk will take place at Mitolo […]
Join PotatoLink for a day at Cherry Hill Coolstores to learn about all things seed! Cherry Hill Coolstores have the capacity to handle 15,000 tonnes of […]
Reading Time: 7minutesLast night the Federal Government released its 2026/27 Federal Budget – its first since last year’s election. For Australian vegetable growers looking for relief from the […]
This event brings together farmers, agriculture and energy consultants, peak bodies, and Government representatives to share stories of on-farm renewables, their business case, and discuss what’s […]
Reading Time: 4minutesAussie households could save hundreds of dollars a year while improving their health by eating more Australian-grown vegetables, as cost-of-living pressures continue to bite following the […]
A sustainable approach for weed and soil-borne pathogen management in plasticulture. An in-depth look at Anaerobic Soil Disinfestation (ASD), an emerging non-chemical strategy for managing weeds […]
The Australian-Grown Innovation Program Engage Workshop is a dynamic, free, in-person workshop designed for growers and supply chain participants to explore innovation in horticulture, share insights, and build stronger […]
The vegetablesWA 2026 Myalup Roadshow has been announced! A big day of industry updates and in‑field insights. Speakers will cover: Carrot and onion production Key industry […]
Lodging complete applications with the Department will provide a more streamlined process and will assist with delays in decision making for both employer nominations and visa […]
Plant Empowerment training supports growers to create greenhouse conditions where plants can actively regulate their own processes by balancing energy, climate and crop needs. This full-day […]