AUSVEG Weekly Update – 24 July 2018

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Industry levies are funding a literature review and industry consultation about seed potato practices, as well as a pest and disease diagnostics app.

AUSVEG will deliver a farm biosecurity planning workshop, while DPIRD will provide an update on the project researching area-wide management for insect-vectored diseases.

The program is open to people over 18 who are actively involved in agriculture and are passionate about the future of Australian farming.

The Women in Agribusiness and Primary Industries Leadership Summit will feature case studies, panels and presentations about developing your leadership potential.

World of Perishables will be held from 1–3 October 2018 and is the only dedicated exhibition for fresh fruits and vegetables in the Middle East.

From 18-20 September, the Nuffield Australia conference will showcase findings from over 25 Nuffield Scholarships and announce the 2019 cohort of Scholars.

This workshop at the Coastal Plains Research Station in Middle Point will be held on 31 July and deliver hands-on training to irrigation operators.

AUSVEG SA is currently facilitating an opportunity for South Australian growers to bulk purchase energy as a consolidated tender to secure a better deal.

The free workshops will run in Sale (2 August), Epping (3 August) and Mawson Lakes (9 August), and are great learning and networking opportunities for growers.

This free webinar on Thursday 23 August will give you the latest updates on field robotics and intelligent systems. Click through for more information!

This event will run from 9-12 November 2018 and includes international expert speakers and farmers discussing their own experiences of implementing biological farming practices.

The Australian Export Awards is a national program that recognises Australian businesses for their export achievements and contribution to Australia’s economic prosperity.

Queensland and NSW agricultural groups are studying options for better access to affordable energy for farmers. Click for more and to take an online survey!

This project investigating the importance of food production on Melbourne’s fringe has found that uncertainty is threatening the long-term future of peri-urban farming.

PHA has released the tenth edition of the National Plant Biosecurity Status Report, the most comprehensive reference volume about Australia’s plant biosecurity system.

See the first WA vegetable industry benchmarking report, learn more about the levy-funded project behind it and hear from AUSVEG and DPIRD about biosecurity.

ADAMA has applied to add processing tomatoes and root vegetables to the registered uses for Nimitz 480 EC containing fluensulfone, and also make other changes.

Sign up online to AUSVEG biosecurity’s bulletin The Front Line to make sure you get updates and alerts on vegetable industry biosecurity news!

Syngenta has received the registration for their new lepidopteran insecticide Proclaim Opti, with emamectin present as emamectin benzoate as the active constituent.

This session will feature Michael Rettke (SARDI) and Dr Doris Blaesing (RMCG) talking about managing soilborne diseases in vegetables through soil DNA testing.

Contribute to this survey by the NFF and its members to ensure the independent review of regional telecommunications best understands the needs of rural communities.

This workshop is free for levy-payers and is a valuable opportunity to learn more about how to manage soilborne disease on your growing operation.