AUSVEG Weekly Update – 31 July 2018

A project led by Australian Sweetpotato Growers has investigated ways to increase sprout multiplication by managing plant beds to reduce virus occurrence.

A project team from IPM Technologies has been delivering workshops, creating resources, training advisors and providing IPM advice to potato and onion growers.

Baby cucumbers are capitalising on their price premium and gaining traction with consumers, while eggplant shows dollar and volume sales growth. Click through for more!

This large-scale trial was conducted in Gingin WA and focussed on disease suppression – particularly cavity spot. Click through to read the report.

Workshops are being held in Perth, Stanthorpe, Brisbane and Bundaberg to train producers to meet HARPS requirements and give them a HACCP refresher course.

Seed supplier Seminis is offering three opportunities to attend the Almeria Open Days in January 2019 for South Australian growers who buy its seed varieties.

This privately-run tour will visit farms and other industry sites and will take participants to ViCSPA’s 2018 potato industry conference.

The Rabobank Leadership Awards recognise outstanding individuals in Australian and New Zealand agribusiness. Click through to learn how to nominate a peer for an award!

Sheep and cattle producer James Jackson, an active member of NSW Farmers for the past 20 years, has been elected President at its Annual Conference.

Dr Rachel Carey, co-author of the latest Foodprint Melbourne report, will attend the Local Food Launchpad 2018, which will also host food project pitches.

The planned service will provide capacity to carry up to 50 tonnes of fresh produce and will fly out from Darwin on Sunday nights.

Attend the National Farmers’ Federation 2018 Congress and hear from some of the most inspiring leaders and expert speakers from Australian and international agriculture!

Presentations and videos of speakers from Hort Connections 2018 are now available on the Hort Connections website. Click through to view!

The IFMA will be holding its next congress in Launceston to discuss the themes of innovation, diversification and integrating agriculture with tourism.

The Farm Biosecurity Program has published a great blog article about on-farm pest surveillance and its role in protecting Australian industries.

The Bureau of Meteorology has released its latest outlook, suggesting most of Australia is going to be warmer and drier than average in coming months.

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.

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

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