AUSVEG Weekly Update – 9 October 2018

If you want to benefit from this incredible training course in management and leadership, be sure to apply before 29 October 2018!

VegPRO’s free irrigation workshops are coming to Cambridge, Cressy and Forthside across 24, 25 and 26 October 2018.

This project aims to reduce regulatory burden and red tape on businesses in WA horticulture, and has just released its preliminary findings from business consultations.

National Nutrition Week is Nutrition Australia’s healthy eating awareness week, and this year it runs across 14-20 October. Find out more here!

Please see here for AUSVEG’s response to the story aired on ABC Four Corners regarding glyphosate.

The project has turned detailed consultation with respondents from all around Tasmania into great insights about attitudes towards the sector’s future.

This brief video discusses the identification, causes and management of basal plate rot in leeks, including fertiliser options and practice changes.

This fact sheet comes from a global scan and review of research and creates a one-stop shop for information on organic soil amendments.

The Australian Government has announced a range of seasonal import measures to manage the risk of BMSB over the September-April period.

If you’re feeling bogged or trying to pull out a mate who feels like they’re stuck in the mud, get connected with help.

This review is looking at what’s working well for the Farm Household Allowance and what improvements could be made. Contribute to the review here!

Some of the AUSVEG team attended the recent ABARES Outlook Conference in South Australia last week, and have provided a recap of this great opportunity!

The ABARES Regional Outlook conference is coming to Shepparton on Wednesday 10 October to discuss creating value, irrigation water and the future of dairy.

AUSVEG National Manager – Public Affairs Tyson Cattle writes the Triple A updates to keep industry informed about the advocacy work he and AUSVEG are undertaking.

The GRDC and Agriculture Victoria are producing monthly climate model outlooks for South Australia, Tasmania and Victoria. Click through to read October’s outlook!

A research team from RMIT University is looking to speak with growers about their on-farm practices to understand the main difficulties you face.

On top of bi-weekly wholesale market price reports, Hort Innovation also publishes monthly reports with longer-term price trends, including three-month price forecasts.

Those interested in presenting at the Hort Connections 2019 conference in Melbourne from 24-26 June are invited to apply via the online application form.

The webinar, coordinated by the Soil Wealth/ICP project in conjunction with VegNET, will look at how growers can implement IPM into their growing operations.