AUSVEG Weekly Update – 8 May 2018

New lines like juicing carrots, prepared carrot products and the Odd Bunch have made strong contributions to category growth, according to Harvest to Home data.

Hort Connections delegates can visit a demonstration site, view an update on the projects, or meet the project team at the Trade Show.

AUSVEG is working with the NFF to develop labour workforce case studies to help with the push for an agricultural visa.

Help a cross-industry project develop a mobile plant pest surveillance network by filling out a simple survey.

In this free course, industry members who deal with people on a day-to-day basis can learn a wide range of useful negotiations skills.

Afidopyropen, an insecticide that aids in the control of aphids and silverleaf whitefly in vegetables and cotton, has been registered in Australia.

If you trade in fresh produce, you need to be aware of your obligations and responsibilities under the revised Code. Learn more at this workshop!

The short videos cover the fundamental processes of implementing IPM in a growing operation, including biological and cultural controls, sprays and monitoring.

The forum sought to increase awareness of plant biosecurity, strengthen the role of local government, and facilitate a process for improving readiness for biosecurity threats.

The 2018 Reverse Trade Mission will see AUSVEG bringing fresh produce buyers from across Asia and the Middle East to Australia to showcase local production.

Pumpkin growers near Mareeba and sweetpotato growers near Atherton are invited to come and talk about your agrichemical needs and priority pests and diseases.

Get in touch with AUSVEG if you’re interested in information or training in quality assurance, including food safety and environmental assurance.

The hugely popular Horticulture Field Day is returning to Hort Connections, and will visit the Brisbane market, John Deere, Windolf Farms and Koala Farms.

The Congress will be held in Istanbul from 12-16 August 2018, and vegetable, apple and pear levy payers are invited to apply to attend.

This committee nominates candidates for three Director positions on the Hort Innovation Board every year, which are then voted on at the annual AGM.

This inquiry is looking to hear from small or medium-sized enterprises that have experience in leveraging Australia’s FTAs for their exporting business.

VegPRO is bringing its free two-day negotiations and influencing workshop to Tasmanian vegetable growers, with an event being held in Launceston in early May.