AUSVEG Weekly Update – 26 June 2018

In this edition: Project funding internships and graduate positions in horticulture, new fact sheets on TPP R&D, Future Farming Masterclass videos and more!

Feature stories

Levy-funded project looking to attract young blood to the sector

A project funded by the Hort Frontiers fund is helping to attract new entrants to horticulture by offering paid internships to final-year students.

New fact sheets summarising preliminary TPP research and development

These fact sheets summarise the findings and break down the key conclusions from research into biological and chemical controls for TPP.

Industry news

Horticulture Field Day takes delegates on a tour of south-east Queensland

Around 60 growers and industry members took advantage of the opportunity to visit fresh produce markets, agribusinesses and leading vegetable farms in south-east Queensland.

Action against Mitolo for alleged unfair contract terms

The ACCC has instituted proceedings against Mitolo, alleging several unfair contract terms in contracts with potato farmers and that Mitolo has breached the Horticulture Code.

Hort Connections media round-up – catch up on the week’s news and events!

If you weren’t able to make it this year, we’ve collected some of the stories covering Hort Connections from media around the country.

Registrations for Northern Australia Food Futures 2018 close Wednesday 27 June!

Hosted by NT Farmers Association, this conference focuses on how public and private sectors can develop agriculture in northern Australia, including Queensland and Western Australia.

RIPPA’s visit to Bundaberg happening this Friday, so register now!

On Friday 29 June, you can join Bundaberg Fruit & Vegetable Growers, University of Sydney researchers and RMCG to see the RIPPA and drones in action.

WA growers can have their say on red tape through regulatory reform project

As part of the Horticulture 90-Day Project, the Department of Treasury is seeking input from growers to identify the regulatory areas affecting this sector.

Reminder: Country of origin labelling reforms coming into full effect on 1 July 2018

Are you ready for Australia’s new country of origin labelling laws commencing next week? Click here to learn more on the ACCC website.

New fact sheet evaluates impact of controls for damping off pathogens in spinach

This fact sheet reports on a preliminary trial of chemical and biological controls, with three fungicide treatments significantly reducing the area of diseased plants.

Go on-farm with Schreurs & Sons in video promoting their 2018 AUSVEG VIC R&D Adoption Award

Learn about the Schreurs & Sons operation in Clyde, Victoria, and their use of new technology to treat water and improve their QA outcomes.

Keep across your Hort Code obligations with new fact sheet from AUSVEG SA

To help you continue to operate under the new system, AUSVEG SA has produced a new fact sheet on the Hort Code.

Learn the latest about robots, drones and sensors with Future Farming Masterclass video recaps

The Masterclass featured some of the most exciting new developments in agtech, including a robotic capsicum harvester, drone pest control and beneficial bug management.

Hort Innovation announces NSW Farmers’ Matt Brand as new CEO

Matt Brand, who has served as CEO of NSW Farmers since October 2010, will take office as Hort Innovation CEO in September 2018.

Apply for a position on the Hort Innovation Board!

Three vacancies are open for elected Director positions, to be voted on at the 2018 Hort Innovation AGM. Applications close 16 July 2018.

Weekly round-up

New and revised Minor Use permits applicable to the vegetable industry for the week ending 26 June 2018.