AUSVEG Weekly Update – 8 February 2022

In this edition: Dobmac’s support for industry, FSANZ’s proposal to regulate leafy vegetables, looking at legume cover crops and more!

Feature stories

We’re hiring! AUSVEG Project Coordinator

AUSVEG is looking to hire a full-time project coordinator, who will work with the National Manager Engagement and Extension to deliver the extension services and resources … Read more

Latest Ag Chemical update

Keep up to date on any developments in the regulatory oversight of crop protection chemicals via the Ag Chemical Updates that are produced as part … Read more

Industry news

Growers are encouraged to contribute to the 2021/22 Strategic Agrichemical Review Process (SARP) for a range of horticulture industries. Each industry’s SARP report assists in directing ongoing … Read more

Australian Horticulture Statistics Handbook 2020/21 launch

The Australian Horticulture Statistics Handbook (the Handbook) is the leading resource for the nation’s horticulture statistics and market information. Inside is the latest production, international trade, processing … Read more

Dobmac Agricultural Machinery continues partnership with AUSVEG

AUSVEG is proud to announce the continuation of its Strategic Partnership with Dobmac Agricultural Machinery, an innovative market leader in the design, manufacture, supply and … Read more

COVID-19 business continuity planning webinar recordings

As COVID-19 cases continue to cause disruptions and rules change to get critically essential workers who are close contacts back to work, businesses find themselves … Read more

Nitrogen fertiliser shortage? A good reason to look at legume cover crops

The commercial nitrogen fertiliser market has been very volatile the past seven months. Supply issues from China, Russia, as well as Europe, have caused shipping … Read more

Horticulture Award: FWC’s new piece rate provisions

The Fair Work Commission (FWC) has recently published its decision regarding the piece rate provisions. The start date for the new provisions will be 28 … Read more

Informing irrigation decisions with remote weather stations

The power of technology on a farm is in full force at the Soil Wealth ICP Koo Wee Rup demonstration site in Victoria. While checking … Read more

Australian Agriculture Visa

The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) has released an updated factsheet about the Australian Agriculture Visa (Ag Visa). AUSVEG has been in close … Read more

Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) proposal to regulate leafy vegetables

Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has been asked by the Australian Food Ministers to reassess food safety risk management across several horticultural sectors, including … Read more

IPM: A more sustainable approach for veg pests

Integrated pest management (IPM) refers to the combination of chemical, cultural and biological options for controlling insect pests in Australian vegetable crops. IPM is a … Read more

Churchill Trust special information sessions for horticulture sector

A non-academic program that offers everyday Australians inspiring opportunities to travel overseas and investigate a topic they are passionate about is running two dedicated virtual … Read more

ABARES Outlook 2022 conference

Tuesday 1 March to Friday 4 March Over four days, discover the latest in economic and agricultural analysis and research at the ABARES Outlook 2022 … Read more

Grow Your Career in Horticulture: AUSVEG video series highlights diverse range of jobs in the sector

AUSVEG has launched the Grow your Career in Horticulture video series highlighting the diverse range of careers in the Australian horticulture industry. The series includes video interviews … 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: Priorities set … Read more

Minor use permits

AUSVEG regularly lists minor use permits that have recently been issued by the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA). Click here to read our … Read more

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