In this edition: Updates on the HARPS rollout, information on the potato industry investment plan, new levy-funded factsheets and workshops, and more!

Feature stories

Revised HARPS definitions aim to bring clarity to industry

New edition of InfoVeg TV investigates fresh potato investment plan

Industry news

Applications to take part in the EnviroVeg Pilot Program close on 10 February 2018, so if you're interested, click here to apply now!

Last chance to sign up for EnviroVeg pilot program!

The levy-funded RIPPA is a great example of how the horticulture industry is at the cutting edge of robotics and automation.

Vegetable industry’s own RIPPA features in ABC Catalyst story

Research has identified the best plant and row configuration for processing pea yield, as well as other factors influencing return per hectare.

New factsheet published on maximising yield for processing peas

The factsheet investigates the productivity impacts of subsoil manuring, the process of placing organic amendments in upper layers of soil to improve soil structure.

New factsheet on subsoil manuring in vegetable production

The fifth annual FPSC conference will be held on Wednesday 26 September 2018 at the University of Sydney.

Fresh Produce Safety Centre announces conference date

This workshop is for pea and carrot growers in north-west Tasmania to meet and discuss their agrichemical needs.

Agrichemical prioritisation workshop (Forthside, TAS)

The Australian Native Foods and Botanicals (ANFAB) roadshow is coming to Victoria, with a Growing the Growers workshop set to explore native produce.

ANFAB Growing the Growers seminar to explore native produce (VIC)

Water Dynamics is continuing to support the Australian vegetable industry through a Strategic Partnership with AUSVEG.

Water Dynamics renews support for Australian vegetable industry

In 2018 AUSVEG will be supporting exporting vegetable growers to attend and exhibit at major international trade shows, and applications to FHA 2018 are still open!

Food & Hotel Asia 2018 – Applications open!

Organic industry members and stakeholders are encouraged to attend an upcoming symposium to discuss the future of the sector and the formation of a new peak body.

Organics symposium to discuss formation of peak body (Canberra, ACT)

VegPRO, the vegetable industry's national training initiative, is delivering workshops in East Gippsland to address industry needs across a range of areas.

VegPRO workshops for East Gippsland – Save the date! (VIC)

As part of the VegNET program being delivered in Tasmania, VegPRO are coordinating a series of workshops on chemical handling for vegetable growers.

VegPRO chemical handling for vegetable growers workshops (TAS)

Growers who wish to lodge an objection to the increase to the EPPR levies can now access an online survey.

Objection period for EPPR Levy increase proposal now open (29 January – 14 March 2018)

The 2018 AUSVEG Communications Survey is a chance for all industry members to contribute to the direction and content of AUSVEG communications.

Win $1,000 in John Deere tools by taking part in the AUSVEG Communications Survey!

The Department of Agriculture and Water Resources has released an advisory notice relating to its intention to revise costs charged to exporters of horticultural products.

DAWR advises of intent to revise and increase export charges

Weekly round-up

New and revised Minor Use permits applicable to the vegetable industry for the week ending 6 February 2018.

Minor Use permit changes (week ending 06/02/18)

Hort Innovation project opportunities for the week ending 6 February 2018.

Hort Innovation project opportunities (week ending 06/02/18)

Summary of the week's top media stories covering Australian horticulture and agriculture, as well as related topics.

The week’s top stories (week ending 06/02/18)

Summary of AUSVEG's appearances in the media for the week ending 6 February 2018.

AUSVEG in the media (week ending 06/02/18)