AUSVEG Weekly Update - 28 September 2021

In this edition: Priority pest & disease online masterclass for Sydney basin, new insecticide for chewing pests, advancements in integrated crop protected + more!

Feature stories

Catherine Velisha: Driving change and opportunities in the hort education space

A third-generation vegetable grower and Managing Director at Velisha Farms, Catherine Velisha has worked tirelessly in recent years to foster a culture of business innovation … Read more

Peri Urban Webinar - NSW DPI Socials FINAL

Virtual masterclass: Priority pest and disease issues across the Sydney basin

Join AUSVEG, the New South Wales Department of Primary Industries (NSW DPI), and NSW Greater Sydney Local Land Services for a Vegetable Industry Virtual Masterclass, … Read more

Industry news

Advancements in integrated crop protection for profitable veg production

Spinach crown mites live in the topsoil and thrive in a cool, moist environment. They feed mainly on partly decomposed organic material and on fungi … Read more

Webinar recording: Green peach aphid resistance management

Green peach aphids (GPA) are an important pest of vegetables, causing damage by feeding and transmitting viruses. This webinar recording from the Soil Wealth ICP … Read more

Cook2Connect: Tackling record levels of food insecurity and loneliness

A new campaign showcasing several of the Australasian region’s iconic food and cooking brands is underway, with a line-up of the top chefs and foodies … Read more

DownUnder: View the latest special bulletin from Haifa Australia

Click here to view edition 22 of DownUnder – a special bulletin from Haifa Australia. This edition will feature: Haifa investing in young greenhouse knowledge. … Read more

Workshop: Growing right SA – getting a better crop stand, which optimises quality & yield

South Australian potato growers are invited to join Dom Cavallaro (Stoller), Ian Simpson (Mitolo), and Peter Philp (PotatoLink), for an online discussion with potato seed … Read more

Growers reminded to fill out the 2020-21 Agricultural Census

The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) is calling on farmers across Australia who have not yet completed their 2020-21 Agricultural Census to do so now. … Read more

New insecticide already preferred against chewing pests

It has taken little time for a new insecticide to become a preferred rotational partner against chewing pests in brassica as well as leafy and … Read more

Biosecurity signage available from AUSVEG: Contact us today

Farm hygiene is the first step to helping growers protect their own business and the wider horticulture industry, while minimising production losses and unnecessary costs … Read more

Upcoming webinar: Recent arrival of exotic pests — psyllid, leafminer and fall armyworm

Register to join an upcoming webinar to learn about managing Australia’s new exotic pests, direct from the experts. AUSVEG’s Callum Fletcher – alongside Dr Siva … 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: Mixed veg (OutBack … Read more

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AUSVEG Weekly Update – 28 September 2021

In this edition: Priority pest & disease online masterclass for Sydney basin, new insecticide for chewing pests, advancements in integrated crop protected + more!

Feature stories

Industry news

Weekly round-up