AUSVEG Weekly Update – 22 May 2018

Overseas study tours give Australian vegetable growers a broader understanding of their industry and how their overseas counterparts manage the challenges of production and supply.

The project also reviewed emerging non-destructive and cost-effective technologies that can screen viable seed, with a view towards maximising germination and vigour.

Coles will continue to be a Convention Partner throughout 2018, supporting the delivery of Hort Connections as an industry-shaping event for horticulture.

Visit Bayer at booths 42/43 during the Hort Connections Trade Show for the chance to win a $10,000 trip to Berlin Fruit Logistica.

The biggest event in Australian horticulture is nearly here, and we’ve rounded up information on the attractions that can help you grow your business.

Agriculture Victoria is providing free on-farm energy assessments to primary producers who spend more than $8,000 on energy costs annually.

The manual has been developed around six farm biosecurity essentials that have been tailored to address situations that onion growers can relate to.

The Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries is supporting the Australian horticulture industry by sponsoring Hort Connections 2018.

The Centre is conducting a survey to better understand the food safety challenges and needs of the fresh produce industries in Australia and New Zealand.

This free face-to-face course is designed for the vegetable industry and aims to raise awareness of the potential hazards and risks of chemicals.

Bundaberg Fruit & Vegetable Grower IDO Michelle Haase has recapped the recent masterclass at Agrotrend Bundaberg. Click through for the post and photos from the day!

An interactive one-hour lunchtime session is being held on Thursday 24 May to help growers maximise spray efficiency. Click through for more!

The 2018 Reverse Trade Mission will see AUSVEG bringing fresh produce buyers from across Asia and the Middle East to Australia to showcase local production.

The hugely popular Horticulture Field Day is returning to Hort Connections, and will visit the Brisbane market, John Deere, Windolf Farms and Koala Farms.

The Congress will be held in Istanbul from 12-16 August 2018, and vegetable, apple and pear levy payers are invited to apply to attend.

Nuffield Scholars can access a $30,000 bursary to travel and study global agriculture, then bring knowledge home and help produce change in our industry.