AUSVEG Weekly Update – 3 April 2018

In this edition: Workshop recap with photos and video of leafminer surveillance and food extrusion, great new levy-funded resources and more!

Feature stories

VegNET workshop gives growers hands-on experience in pest surveillance

This levy-funded workshop has given growers a close-up look at exciting new food technology and experience in looking for leafminer damage in crops.

See your levy at work with the latest edition of Hortlink!

Get closer to your levy with the latest edition of Hort Innovation’s Hortlink, which provides updates on all new and recently-completed investments.

Industry news

New review to investigate ways to support farmers under Australian environment law

An independent reviewer will undertake a short-term targeted review to reduce red tape and find ways to help farmers meet environmental requirements.

Growcom appoints new CEO

Peak Queensland horticulture body Growcom has appointed David Thomson as its new CEO. Click through for more.

It’s time to comply with the new Horticulture Code of Conduct – Provisions now in full effect

From 1 April 2018, most growers and traders of horticulture produce are subject to the Code. Breaches could attract penalties of up to $63,000.

New report released on importance of soil to Australia’s farmers and food supply

Click through to read the report about protecting and improving our soil health, written by National Soils Advocate Major-General the Hon Michael Jeffery.

ATO urging large employers to prepare for Single Touch Payroll

Employers with 20 or more employees need to prepare for their new reporting requirements beginning 1 July 2018.

A RIPPA roadtrip to the southern states – Veg robot touring Victorian and Tasmanian farms

The autonomous robot for the vegetable industry will be on display for growers and other industry members at a series of events.

Get the latest vegetable industry economic data with the new Horticulture Statistics Handbook

The latest vegetable industry data on production volume and value and other economic statistics is now available for free online.

2018 Global Innovations in Horticulture Seminar – Registrations for funding now open!

Fully-funded positions are available for levy-paying vegetable growers to fly to and attend the seminar, being held in Brisbane during Hort Connections 2018.

Second round of applications for EnviroVeg Pilot Program now open

The EnviroVeg Pilot Program will provide growers with a funded pathway to reach Freshcare Environmental certification.

Weekly round-up

New and revised Minor Use permits applicable to the vegetable industry for the week ending 3 April 2018.