AUSVEG Weekly Update – 9 March 2021

The Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment (DAWE) has released a new Industry Advice Notice (IAN), to advise industry that a new plant export … Read more

AUSVEG has applauded the decision from National Cabinet to pilot pre-departure quarantine arrangements for Pacific workers in their home countries, and is urging other states … Read more

The addition of organic soil amendments is becoming increasingly popular in vegetable production, as they provide a range of benefits from both a production and … Read more

AUSVEG, PIRSA, RMCG, and New South Wales Local Land Services (NSW LLS) will be holding a face-to-face pest and disease management workshop in Adelaide from 12pm … Read more

AUSVEG, New South Wales Local Land Services (NSW LLS), and NSW Department of Primary Industries (NSW DPI) will be holding a face-to-face pest and disease … Read more

The Australian Government is investing $72.7 million to help Australian agribusinesses expand their export markets in 2021 as part of the Agri-Business Expansion Initiative. Key … Read more

AUSVEG is proud to announce Heat and Control – a leading engineering and manufacturing-focused company with a global customer base – has commenced a new strategic … Read more

It has been a tough few months for Queensland fruit and vegetable growers; the recent detection of fall armyworm in many growing regions has compounded … Read more

National Agriculture Workforce Strategy released Earlier today the National Agriculture Workforce Strategy was released. The strategy’s recommendations have aligned with many of AUSVEG’s key policy … Read more

The strength of Dookie Agricultural College for developing young rural careers is alive and well, with graduate Emily Corbett already joining the Australian team of … Read more

Harvest to Home, funded by Hort Innovation, is an interactive online dashboard that provides users with up-to-date retail information and consumer trend data on a range … Read more

It’s that time again – the latest Vegetables Australia is out now and will be hitting mailboxes shortly. Vegetables Australia – Autumn 2021 is jam-packed full … Read more

Diamondback moth (DBM) has been described as one of the most destructive insect pests of brassica crops across the world. It is an ongoing issue … Read more

Nominations are flowing in for Hort Connection 2021’s annual National Awards for Excellence, which will be presented during the prestigious Gala Dinner on Wednesday 9 June. The awards recognise … Read more

The International Freight Assistance Mechanism (IFAM) commenced on 1 April 2020 and is scheduled to run until the middle of 2021. The IFAM team has … Read more

AUSVEG is urging growers to continue to fill out the National Lost Crop Register survey to help with our ongoing advocacy surrounding labour. The evidence … Read more

There has been confirmation of a new biotype of currant lettuce aphid in Victoria that is able to break resistance on Nasonovia-resistant lettuce varieties.

AUSVEG is one of six commodity groups and four representative bodies to form the new Horticulture Council representing Australian growers.

These focus groups will contribute to a report which will be used by the industry to lobby the government for better labour supply options.

As international trade is constantly evolving, the data underpinning the analysis of the Vegetable Industry Export Strategy 2020 is updated every year.

Early bird registrations for Hort Connections 2018 end Wednesday 28 February, so register now for the best rates to attend the biggest event in Australian horticulture!

The Australia and New Zealand Ministerial Forum on Food Regulation is calling for submissions on its foodborne illness reduction strategy targeting Salmonella and Campylobacter.

Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has called for submissions on a proposal to change maximum residue limits (MRLs) for some agricultural and veterinary chemicals.

The Australian Farmer, a comprehensive compendium of knowledge about Australian agriculture and the agrifood sector, is now available for free to the entire industry.

AUSVEG is excited to announce that leading research consultancy Applied Horticultural Research has renewed its Strategic Partnership, continuing its support for the Australian vegetable industry.

The Hort Innovation Concept Portal turns ideas for levy investment into projects that deliver tangible benefits for the industry.

AUSVEG SA will be hosting a workshop for growers interested in learning more about the export process and how to become export-ready.

A new chemical handling for growers workshop has been announced for SA in early March, alongside the workshops in Tasmania throughout February and March.

Among the key findings, the report noted seasonal workers offer 20 per cent higher productivity on average compared to backpackers.

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!

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

AUSVEG SA and IPM Technologies are inviting South Australian growers to attend a field walk through an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) trial site.

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

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.

The Future Farmers Network and AustSafe Super are offering a scholarship to help a young farmer attend the ABARES Outlook 2018 conference.

VegPRO is coordinating a free two-day workshop to help growers improve their negotiations and influencing skills in all facets of their business.