AUSVEG Weekly Update – 16 January 2018 In this edition: Urgent industry update about EPPR levy, new grower case studies, more trade show missions open for applications, and more! Feature stories Express your interest in study tours for young growers and women in the veg industryAUSVEG is calling for expressions of interest for two industry leadership and development missions taking place in April 2018. International collaboration to combat TPP continues to pay dividendsThis case study investigates how John Jackson, Agriculture Director at McCain Foods Australia/New Zealand, took part in R&D dealing with a TPP incursion. Industry news Soil Wealth presents lessons from trials on cover crops between brassica plantingsA new case study presents lessons from cover crop and IPM trials at the Eastbrook Vegetable Farms demonstration site in Mt Barker, SA. UPDATE: Intent to increase the Vegetable and Fresh Potato EPPR levies for contributions to the Tomato potato psyllid Response – Objection period (29 January – 28 February 2018)AUSVEG is proposing an increase in the EPPR levy to contribute to paying costs relating to TPP eradication activities. Hort Innovation CEO announces retirementThe Hort Innovation Board has advised that chief executive John Lloyd has announced he will step down in the second half of 2018. VegPRO negotiations and influencing course coming to SAVegPRO is coordinating a free two-day workshop to help growers improve their negotiations and influencing skills in all facets of their business. (Sponsored) Olam Orchards signs corporate PPA with Flow PowerAustralia’s fastest-growing business energy retailer Flow Power has entered into a PPA with Olam Orchards Australia Pty Ltd. Sustainable Farm Family program to run workshops in VICThe NCFH coordinates the Sustainable Farm Family program to encourage farmers to view farm family health as part of the ‘triple bottom line’. AgTech Summit to explore how new technology is shaping Australian agriculture (Melbourne, VIC)The inaugural AgTech Summit in Melbourne in March 2018 will explore the impact that technology is having on the Australian agriculture industry. FSANZ calls for comment on MRL changesFood Standards Australia New Zealand has called for submissions on a proposal to change maximum residue limits (MRLs) for some chemicals. AgriFutures Horizon Scholarship open to agriculture studentsThe AgriFutures Horizon Scholarship is an initiative supporting full-time university students by providing a bursary and networking and professional development opportunities. Alandale Produce links in to VegNET for productivity gainsVal and Sam Micallef have been heavily involved in strategic levy investments over the years, including hosting trial sites and farm walks for VegNET. Opportunity to comment on Guidelines for Collective Bargaining and BoycottsThe ACCC is seeking feedback from farmers on new guidelines aiming to assist understanding the processes behind collective bargaining and boycotts. Gulfood, Foodex and FHA in 2018 – Applications now open!Export-ready growers are invited to apply for funded positions to attend three major international tradeshows. Help AUSVEG develop pest, disease and weed solutions through the National Pest SurveyTo ensure that the agrichemical needs of the vegetable sector are accurately recorded and understood, AUSVEG is coordinating crop-specific surveys. AUSVEG to discuss biosecurity at 2018 Urban Agriculture ForumAUSVEG Biosecurity Officer Madeleine Quirk will be presenting at the 2018 Urban Agriculture Forum, themed ‘From Resilience to Liveability’, with her presentation covering urban biosecurity. New episode of InfoVeg TV profiles veg and potato industry magazinesThe newest episode of AUSVEG’s YouTube series looks at industry magazines and other industry communications giving growers valuable R&D information. Weekly round-up Minor Use permit changes (week ending 16/01/18)New and revised Minor Use permits applicable to the vegetable industry for the week ending 16 January 2018. Hort Innovation project opportunities (week ending 16/01/18)Hort Innovation project opportunities for the week ending 16 January 2018. The week’s top stories (week ending 16/01/18)Summary of the week’s top media stories covering Australian horticulture and agriculture, as well as related topics. AUSVEG in the media (week ending 16/01/18)Summary of AUSVEG’s appearances in the media for the week ending 16 January 2018. Share
