AUSVEG Weekly Update – 13 March 2018

These awards are a valuable chance to recognise and celebrate the individuals and companies making a positive impact in our industry.

VegPRO’s free two-day negotiations and influencing workshop is coming to Perth, following successful and well-received events in Queensland and South Australia.

The facility in Southbrook QLD will include a 14,000 sq m greenhouse as well as an outdoor growing area and other intensive horticulture infrastructure.

The AUSVEG Board has held a successful meeting at the TFGA offices and has made valuable visits to local growers and industry sites.

Fully-funded positions are available for levy-paying vegetable growers to fly to and attend the seminar, being held in Brisbane during Hort Connections 2018.

AUSVEG and DowDuPont have signed a Strategic Partnership to deliver benefits to the Australian vegetable industry and support our growers.

Adjuvants are additives that modify a chemical’s action. This fact sheet provides insights into how to choose one that suits your crop protection needs.

AUSVEG attended and presented at the 2018 Urban Agriculture Forum, focusing on urban biosecurity and how it can help protect production zones.

Every four years Hort Innovation is subject to independent review. All stakeholders, including growers, are invited to provide input through a survey or submission.

Our partnership with leading packaging company Visy is entering its eighth year and continuing to deliver benefits for Australian growers.

The Plant Biosecurity CRC has published an analysis of previous pest incursions and how to learn from their management for better responses in future.

Click through to our Facebook post from the day AUSVEG team members spent supporting Foodbank’s mission of fighting hunger in Australia.

With nearly 300 booth spaces on display, this event will be a great place to make new connections that can help your growing business.

The EnviroVeg Pilot Program will provide growers with a funded pathway to reach Freshcare Environmental certification.

Growers can now book tickets to attend this opportunity to celebrate the industry’s success and catch up with growers from around the state.