AUSVEG Weekly Update - 13 September 2022

In this edition: EoIs open for Asia Fruit Logistica 2022, AUSVEG launches Behind the Farm Gate video series, webinars and events, and more!

Feature stories

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Expressions of Interest open for Asia Fruit Logistica Trade Mission

In 2022, Asia Fruit Logistica is moving to Bangkok, where the first-ever Asia Fruit Logistica was held back in 2007. AUSVEG will be leading a … Read more

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Supply chain service for exporters now live

The Export Supply Chain Service (ESCS) is a new initiative by the Australian Government that coordinates insights into complex supply chain and logistical issues. The … Read more

Industry news

New export Industry Advisory Notice

The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) has released a new Industry Advice Notice (IAN), to advise stakeholders of changes being made to departmental … Read more

AUSVEG tours Ballarat potato farms

Last week, AUSVEG staff visited potato farms in the Ballarat region to meet with growers to learn about issues impacting production, including rising input costs, … Read more

Using pesticides in an IPM program to protect beneficials

Crop protection products have different modes of action that can affect both insect pests and beneficial species differently. It’s important to understand the risk profile … Read more

iMapPESTS monitoring priority insect pests in Ayr

The iMapPESTS sentinel surveillance for agriculture has commenced a trial of its mobile insect surveillance unit in Ayr, Queensland. The mobile surveillance unit, Sentinel 9, … Read more

Fair Work Ombudsman continues farm inspections

The Fair Work Ombudsman has continued to monitor workplace compliance in the agriculture sector with inspectors investigating more than 190 businesses in four states to … Read more

Webinar: Alternative farming techniques for vegetable growers – What’s out there?

3pm-4pm AEST | Thursday 29 September *Please note, this webinar will now occur on Thursday 29 September. A changing climate, increasing pest and disease pressure, … Read more

Fair Farms National Conference & Awards

8am-11am AEST | Friday 14 October Fair Farms is thrilled to announce its inaugural Fair Farms National Conference & Awards at the Opal Cove Resort, Coffs … Read more

Weekly round-up

The week’s top media stories

Every week, AUSVEG rounds up the top stories on issues affecting the Australian vegetable industry. Here are this week’s most important news items: BOM declares … Read more

Minor user permits

AUSVEG regularly lists minor use permits that have recently been issued by the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA). Click here to read our … Read more

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AUSVEG Weekly Update – 13 September 2022

In this edition: EoIs open for Asia Fruit Logistica 2022, AUSVEG launches Behind the Farm Gate video series, webinars and events, and more!

Feature stories

Industry news

Weekly round-up