AUSVEG Weekly Update – 23 July 2019

In this edition: Potato Conference Study Tour, Crop Pest Surveys, Nuffield Australia Conference and more!

Feature stories

Apply now for the European Potato Conference Study Tour – 2019

The European Potato Conference Study Tour – 2019 provides five members of the potato industry with the opportunity to attend Potato Europe 2019, the outdoor … Read more

Latest project update from Vegetable Agrichemical Pest Management Needs and Priorities

The latest project update from VG16060 Vegetable Agrichemical Pest Management Needs and Priorities is available for industry. The report includes an update on the following: … Read more

Industry news

Call for support for Shaun Reina’s family

It is with great sadness that Shaun Reina, Produce Manager at Barden Produce in Gatton, Queensland, tragically lost his life due to a motorbike accident. … Read more

Report on reuse of coir waste from hydroponics

The Australian Strawberry and Raspberry and Blackberry industries funded a research report to collect information on the opportunities and challenges of reusing spent coir. The … Read more

Apply now for the 2019 Nuffield Australia National Conference

The 2019 Nuffield Australia National Conference will take place at The Royal International Convention Centre – EKKA Precinct in Queensland from 17-19 September. The Conference … Read more

Fresh Produce Safety Centre A-NZ 2019 Conference

The annual conference of the Fresh Produce Safety Centre Australia and New Zealand will be held at The Refectory, Level 4, Holme Building, Science Road, The University … Read more

Vegetable Crop Nutrition Masterclass 2019

Is managing crop nutrition and understanding nutrients in soils important to you? Do you want to learn more? Aimed at vegetable growers, farm managers and … Read more

Weekly round-up

Hort Innovation project opportunities (week ending 23/07/2019)

Hort Innovation project opportunities for the week ending 23 July 2019.

The week’s top stories (week ending 23/07/19)

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

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