AUSVEG Weekly Update - 2 March 2021

In this edition: Vegetables Australia – Autumn 2021 out now, nominations open for the National Awards for Excellence, drones in vegetable farming + more!

Feature stories

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Drones in vegetable farming

Andrew from Mulgowie Farming Company worked with the Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (DAF) to find out how drones could add value to their agronomy team and … Read more

Vegetables Australia: Autumn 2021 out now!

It’s that time again – the latest Vegetables Australia is out now and will be hitting mailboxes shortly. Vegetables Australia – Autumn 2021 is jam-packed full … Read more

Industry news

Take back control: Diamondback moth webinar

Diamondback moth (DBM) has been described as one of the most destructive insect pests of brassica crops across the world. It is an ongoing issue … Read more

Nominations for the 2021 National Awards for Excellence are now open!

Nominations are flowing in for Hort Connection 2021’s annual National Awards for Excellence, which will be presented during the prestigious Gala Dinner on Wednesday 9 June. The awards recognise … Read more

Is your soil healthy? See these top tips for growers

A healthy soil is productive, sustainable and profitable. But what exactly does ‘soil health’ mean for vegetable growers? This Soil Wealth ICP fact sheet discusses … Read more

VegNET – Northern Territory update: RDO on the road

The Northern Territory’s Dry season is typically the busiest production time of the year, with all vegetable and horticultural producers in full swing. Despite the … Read more

Nuffield Australia webinar series: 2019 Scholar Presentations

Register to attend the final webinar of the Nuffield Australia webinar series: 2019 Scholar Presentations, where two organic vegetable producers – Hort Innovation’s Nuffield Scholar Christina … Read more

Victorian financial incentives for energy investment

Victorian growers are encouraged to implement energy efficiency projects through free on-farm assessments and grants that could save businesses 15-75 per cent of the capital … Read more

Reducing the risk of on-farm pests & disease outbreaks

One of the best defences against pests and diseases on your farm is implementing on-farm hygiene practices. These may limit the entry, spread and establishment … Read more

Irrigation impacts potato varieties at Cowra, New South Wales

Potato cultivars can have very different water requirements, and knowing how to best manage water for a particular variety can have large yield benefits for … Read more

Plant export Industry Advice Notice: Export Plan for fresh produce from Australia to New Zealand

The Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment (DAWE) has released a new Industry Advice Notice (IAN), to advise industry that the New Zealand Export … Read more

Registrations are now open to attend, exhibit or sponsor Hort Connections 2021!

Hort Connections is back this year and we are excited to welcome delegates to the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre from 7-9 June 2021. Planning … Read more

AUSVEG & FMC’s serpentine leafminer webinar now available to view online

Serpentine leafminer is a harmful new pest that has arrived in the country and has established itself in some vegetable growing regions in New South … Read more

Upcoming IFAM briefing sessions for fresh produce exporters

The International Freight Assistance Mechanism (IFAM) commenced on 1 April 2020 and is scheduled to run until the middle of 2021. The IFAM team has … Read more

Growers urged to fill out National Lost Crop Register survey

AUSVEG is urging growers to continue to fill out the National Lost Crop Register survey to help with our ongoing advocacy surrounding labour. The evidence … 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: Looking back … Read more

Minor use permit updates

All efforts have been made to provide the most current, complete and accurate information on these permits. However, we recommend that you confirm the details … Read more

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AUSVEG Weekly Update – 2 March 2021

In this edition: Vegetables Australia – Autumn 2021 out now, nominations open for the National Awards for Excellence, drones in vegetable farming + more!

Feature stories

Industry news

Weekly round-up