AUSVEG Weekly Update – 15 October 2019

In this edition: Workshops and events, World Potato Congress webinar, industry survey on the Hort Award, and more!

Feature stories

biosecurity pest surveillance magnifying glass

Events – QLD: Agrichemical pest management needs & Priorities – crop specific round table

AUSVEG Agrichemical Pest Management Needs and Priorities Project Coordinator, Patrick Arratia, is working with growers and stakeholders in the Australian vegetable industry to establish a … Read more

Webinar – Why You Should Plant Certified Seed Potatoes

The World Potato Congress (WPC) is hosting a webinar via Zoom with Dr. Nina Zidack on the topic of “Why You Should Plant Certified Seed … Read more

Industry news

Events – VIC & NSW: Sunraysia Labour Expos

Are you a vegetable farmer looking to secure your seasonal and longer-term workforce for your farm? Want information about labour supply options supported by the … Read more

Toro Australia and AUSVEG to continue Strategic Partnership

AUSVEG is pleased to announce that Toro Australia, a leading supplier of irrigation products to the agricultural industry, has renewed its support for the Australian vegetable … Read more

Embrace your Veg Waste – National Nutrition Week

This week is National Nutrition Week and AUSVEG is supporting the initiative by urging consumers to ‘Try for 5’ serves of vegetables each day and … Read more

Event: Putting R&D into Practice farm walk and talk

When: Friday 25 October 2019, from midday for lunch Where: The Greater Sydney Demonstration Farm – 40 Edwards Rd, Richmond Lowlands Farm Walk 1 … 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

Weekly round-up

The week’s top stories (week ending 15/10/19)

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

Minor Use permit changes (week ending 15/10/2019)

New and revised Minor Use permits applicable to the vegetable industry for the week ending 15 October 2019.

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