AUSVEG Weekly Update - 14 December 2021

In this edition: AUSVEG’s retail pricing data, Woolworths’ industry support, pest & disease guide + more!

Feature stories

Fact sheet: effects of bushfires on fresh produce safety

The Fresh Produce Safety Centre (FPSC) has released a new fact sheet on the effects of bushfires on fresh produce food safety. The FPSC’s latest fact … Read more

Sentinel surveillance in Sunraysia

Last week, the iMapPESTS team launched its first mobile surveillance unit trial in the Sunraysia region, deploying Sentinel 4 at the SuniTAFE SMART Farm in … Read more

Industry news

Managing fusarium diseases in vegetable crops

Fusarium is a genus of common soil-borne fungi. While there are many different pathogenic fusarium species, some of the most damaging diseases are caused by … Read more

Woolworths reaffirms its support for the Australian vegetable industry

One of Australia’s leading supermarket chain Woolworths is continuing to display its ongoing support for the Australian vegetable industry by renewing its Strategic Partnership with … Read more

Video: The benefits of cover crops and reduced tillage

When you think about precision agriculture technology, it’s important not to underestimate how practical farming approaches can be used alongside cutting-edge equipment in the field. … Read more

Soil Biology Masterclass video series: Panel discussion and case study

The full suite of presentations from the Soil Biology in Vegetable Production Masterclass are now available. The recordings from Day 2 of the masterclass include … Read more

Potato grower resources: PotatoLink webinars

Applied Horticultural Research has two webinar recordings available to potato growers as part of the Hort Innovation-funded PotatoLink project: Webinar recording: Soil Biology in Potato … Read more

New resource available! Pest and disease preparedness guide

A management guide on how to protect and prepare your farm for pests and diseases has been developed by AUSVEG and is now available online! … Read more

AUSVEG Advocacy: Growers deserve a fair price this Christmas

9 December 2021 Growers are faced with record prices for cost of production, yet there remains virtually no movement on price at the retail level. … Read more

Weekly round-up

Minor use 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 – 14 December 2021

In this edition: AUSVEG’s retail pricing data, Woolworths’ industry support, pest & disease guide + more!

Feature stories

Industry news

Weekly round-up