AUSVEG Weekly Update – 10 August 2021

Jake Shadbolt is a third-generation vegetable grower based in Beverford near Swan Hill in northern Victoria. He currently manages the business, Scotties Point Farms, alongside … Read more

Integrated crop protection (ICP) takes a holistic approach to plant health. It builds on the principles of integrated pest management (IPM) combined with site-specific soil, … Read more

The Northern Territory Department of Industry, Tourism and Trade is increasing plant surveillance after a confirmed single sample of American serpentine leafminer (Liriomyza trifolii) was … Read more

Join a webinar from 12 noon – 1pm (AEST) on Thursday 19 August which will outline the elements of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) in any crop, … Read more

Nutgrass (Cyperus rotundus), also known as purple nutsedge, Java grass, coco-grass and red nutsedge, is a major problem for the Australian vegetable industry. It is … Read more

In recent times, many ordinary Australian families have had their lives turned upside down by events such as natural disasters or the COVID-19 pandemic. Many … Read more

Register to join an upcoming online workshop from 4:30pm-5:30pm (AEST) on Thursday 26 August for a discussion with crisping potato growers on seed management, quality and … Read more

Register to join an upcoming online workshop from 4:30pm-5:30pm (AEST) on Thursday 02 September for a discussion with crisping potato growers on seed management, quality and … Read more

Webinar details: Tuesday 24 August | 3pm – 4pm (AEST) Register here. Hort Innovation is in the process of developing the next five-year Strategic Investment … Read more

The lack of labour across Australia available to producers of fresh fruits and vegetables continues to result in lost crops. With no silver bullet in … Read more

Join VegNET Gippsland at two upcoming workshops in Korumburra and Lindenow, Victoria, to learn about farm pest and disease risk reduction in the region. The … Read more