AUSVEG Weekly Update – 3 December 2019

In this edition: Sustainability survey, Proposed increases to export fees and charges, Growing Matters season Two & more!

Feature stories

Fact Sheet: Beet cyst nematode on vegetables

Beet cyst nematode (Heterodera schachtii) can cause considerable yield loss to brassicas, beets, rhubarb and spinach. The nematode severely damages root systems, especially during the … Read more

AUSVEG Advocacy update – December 2019

Labour Labour continues to be a high priority in AUSVEG’s advocacy efforts with the key aim to deliver a reliable, competent and efficient workforce for … Read more

Industry news

Potato Tour: TPP tour to New Zealand in February 2020

Seed Potatoes Victoria and Sebright Adventures are hosting the second study tour to growing regions in New Zealand from 10-14 February 2020. This will provide … Read more

Growing Matters: Season 2 of Hort Innovation’s podcast now available

A new resource designed to arm horticultural growers with everything they need to grow their business has been released by Hort Innovation. A new podcast … Read more

Have your say on the important issues for sustainability of Australian horticulture

Hort Innovation is inviting all people interested in horticulture to share their thoughts on the sustainability of fruit, vegetable, nut, cut flowers, turf and nursery … Read more

Event: Forthside Farm Open Day

Come along to the Forthside Vegetable Research Farm Open Day, to learn about cover crops, cropping systems and disease management research. About this Event Chuck … Read more

Salinity in vegetable crops: New fact sheet and webinar recording provide tools to manage salinity

Salinity issues are worse in dry years because of a lack of flushing rain and little fresh water replenishment in dams or underground aquifers. The … Read more

Tracing watermelon from paddock to plate

One of Queensland’s largest seedless watermelon growers, Marto Farms, has unveiled a new way for Australian consumers to track and trace the fruit they consume. … Read more

Dobmac Agricultural Machinery continues Strategic Partnership

AUSVEG is proud to announce the continuation of its Strategic Partnership with Dobmac Agricultural Machinery, an innovative market leader in the design, manufacture, supply … Read more

Export Fees and Charges – Proposed Increase

The Department of Agriculture is currently consulting with industry of its intention to revise and increase the costs charged to exporters of horticultural products. The … Read more

Webinar: Growing biofumigants – what variety and when?

There are many brassica species and cultivars that can be grown as biofumigants or cover crops. These brassicas are typically thought of as cool seasons … Read more

National survey on Horticulture Award – now open!

Have your say on changes to the Horticulture Award in a National Survey now open! This survey is essential to capture impacts of changes to … Read more

Soil borne diseases in vegetable crops – A practical guide to identification and control

Soil-borne diseases present an ongoing challenge to the Australian vegetable industry, with an estimated $120 million in losses annually. Soil-borne diseases may be caused by … Read more

Weekly round-up

The week’s top stories (week ending 3/12/19)

Summary of the week’s top media stories covering Australian horticulture and agriculture, as well as related topics.

Hort Innovation project opportunities (week ending 3/12/2019)

Hort Innovation project opportunities for the week ending 3 December 2019.

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