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Holistic approach to onion management based on observation and research
Pests, diseases and weeds are as much a threat to the US onion industry as they are in Australia. Dr Daniel Drost shared his knowledge … Read more
US onions expert brings expertise to Australian onion industry
The onion levy fund supported the visit of USA researcher Dr Daniel (Dan) Drost to visit Australia to share his expertise on nutrition and weeds … Read more
Cool vegetable research
Many of our favourite and most profitable vegetable crops grow in the cooler regions of Australia. So, it’s no surprise that the Hort Frontiers funded … Read more
Benchmarking drives success for interstate expansion
From a small family market garden at Virginia, north of Adelaide, the Ly family’s business has grown to become a major player in the Australian … Read more
What started as a farm-sit has given Bowhill Produce a family legacy for growing onions and carrots.
Bowhill Produce principally grows onions and carrots on the banks of the Murray River in the Murray Bridge region. Through trial and error, and learning … Read more
Award-winning chef helping Australian onions from unsung hero to the star of the plate
Executive chef Telina Menzies is a self-confessed onion fan. “I use onions in everything. I absolutely love them,” said Telina Menzies. “I love the smell … Read more
Australia free of type A2 potato late blight
Most potato growers will be familiar with potato late blight. This devastating disease affects potato production around the world. Yet, thanks to robust biosecurity measures, … Read more
Orange turns to gold for Rocky Lamattina & Sons
Victorian carrot grower Rocky Lamattina and Sons’ focus on sustainable, efficient farming has been recognised with the Syngenta Grower of the Year Award. The trio … Read more
Soil Wealth ICP panel navigates the road to resilience
The key success factors for growers to plan ahead, understand their risks and improve their resilience were highlighted in a Soil Wealth ICP panel discussion … Read more
Unlocking productivity and efficiency on farm with hyperlocal weather
Growers could soon have tailored local weather forecasts directly at their fingertips through a ground-breaking program that leverages the cutting-edge capabilities of artificial intelligence and … Read more
Reverse Trade Mission 2024
The inbound trade mission aims to showcase Australia’s vegetable, onion, and melon industries to international buyers from various trading partners. The 2024 Reverse Trade Mission … Read more
Digital defence: technology to streamline farm biosecurity
Combine management of your farm biosecurity risk, safety and operations management in a single app. New on-farm biosecurity tools are one of the outcomes of … Read more